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Kentucky state operating budget expected to find the governor's desk by week's end

The agree-to two-year operating state budget is expected to head to the governor’s desk soon. Details of the conference committee report came during the last conference committee meeting on Tuesday.

WEKU · Mar 27, 2024

CPE study of four-year school possibility moving in the Kentucky General Assembly

An examination of higher education access in southeastern Kentucky would come under review with the final passage of a Senate resolution. The call for a study is moving in the State Legislature.

WEKU · Mar 17, 2024

Kentucky Senate supports call for study on universities' postbaccalaureate offerings

State lawmakers have been discussing the role of Kentucky’s higher education governing body tied to proposed post-graduate programs. The debate centered on the timing of establishing these new offerings.

WEKU · Mar 14, 2024

Kentucky state senator defends ‘Tennessee 3,' says expulsion is blatantly racist, insult to voters

A Lexington lawmaker said he admires the so-called “Tennessee Three,” two of whom were expelled late last week from that state’s House of Representatives.

WEKU · Apr 12, 2023

Impeachment proceedings coming to the Senate on March 21st

For the first time since 1888, the Kentucky Senate is anticipated to stand in trial. This will take place on March 21st and 22nd. Articles of impeachment for Commonwealth’s Attorney Ronnie Lee Goldy Junior came to the Senate from the House.

WEKU · Mar 10, 2023

Kentucky Senate unanimously approves student discipline measure

The Kentucky Senate has passed legislation giving schoolteachers and administrators more options in dealing with student discipline issues.

WEKU · Mar 9, 2023

Senate takes action to regulate automated license plate reading cameras

The Kentucky General Assembly is moving forward with the regulation of automated license reading cameras. The State Senate voted 27 to six Friday in favor of regs for Flock cameras.

WEKU · Mar 3, 2023

Bill to reconstitute KET Board Easily Moves Out of the Senate

Legislation calling for reconstituting the makeup of Kentucky Educational Television’s board is on its way to the Kentucky House.

WEKU · Mar 2, 2023

Kentucky Senate reaffirms it position on opening up Capital Avenue

The Kentucky Senate has voted overwhelmingly to open up a section of Capital Avenue between the State Capitol building and the annex. Governor Beshear ordered barriers to be placed there in the fall of 2021.

WEKU · Feb 16, 2023

KY General Assembly gives final approval to income tax reduction

The Kentucky Senate has voted 30 to five to lower the state’s income tax rate from 4.5% to 4%, starting next year. Senate Budget Committee Chair Chris McDaniel said tax policy is a key lever for economic development in Kentucky.

WEKU · Feb 9, 2023