Elderly Kentucky Lawmaker Dies Weeks After Driving Lawnmower Into Empty Pool A Kentucky lawmaker has passed away from injuries stemming from a driving his lawnmower into an empty pool. International Business Times · Oct 24, 2024
Kentucky state senator dies after driving lawn mower into an empty swimming pool With his death coming so close to the election, Turner’s name will appear on the general election ballot, the secretary of state’s office said. The Independent UK · Oct 24, 2024
Elderly Kentucky Lawmaker Critically Injured After Driving Lawnmower Into Empty Pool State Sen. Johnnie L. Turner, 76, remained hospitalized on Monday afternoon. International Business Times · Sep 16, 2024
A Kentucky lawmaker has been critically injured in lawn mower accident Authorities say a Kentucky lawmaker was critically injured when the lawn mower he was riding plunged into an empty swimming pool at his home The Independent UK · Sep 16, 2024
Day 60, the final day of the Kentucky General Assembly, could still produce memorable votes Members of the Kentucky House and Senate gather for the final day of the 2024 General Assembly Session today. There are issues that might be characterized as “in limbo.” WEKU · Apr 15, 2024
Floor vote on negotiated Kentucky state budget expected later this week Kentucky House and Senate members will likely have some long days this week in Frankfort. Many bills will be voted on over the next four days before the break when Governor Beshear could deliver vetoes. Still to be worked out is a two-year year state budget. WEKU · Mar 25, 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
Promoted as visionary research legislation, it comes out of the Kentucky State Senate Regarded as a top priority in the Kentucky Senate, SB 1 is on its way to the State House. The measure, championed by Senate President Robert Stivers establishes an endowed research fund. WEKU · Feb 29, 2024
Governor Beshear and Senate President Stivers talk about relationships in 2024 When asked if the relationship between Governor Beshear and the Republican leadership in the Kentucky General Assembly will be different in 2024 compared to 2023, Senate President Robert Stivers said quote, “it could be.” WEKU · Nov 14, 2023
Kentucky Senate president on startup of sports wagering and working with the winner of November's go Legalized sports wagering is just getting underway across Kentucky. The leader of one house of the Kentucky General Assembly says it’s an issue lawmakers could revisit in the years ahead. WEKU · Sep 19, 2023
Kentucky lawmakers struggle to finish transgender bill Republican lawmakers in Kentucky are struggling to wrap up a bill restricting gender-affirming care for minors The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023
Biomarker testing legislation goes to the governor's desk The biomarker bill has now won passage in both houses of the Kentucky General Assembly. The House bill garnered overwhelming support in the Senate Monday. WEKU · Mar 15, 2023
Call for higher education review is before Kentucky senators A resolution asking the Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education to study the placement and services provided by public universities and community-technical colleges is before the full Senate. WEKU · Mar 7, 2023
Joint legislative resolution calls for complete evaluation of Kentucky's higher education Kentucky’s Council on Postsecondary Education could be asked to evaluate the overall higher education system. That call is contained in a joint resolution, sponsored by Senate President Robert Stivers. It’s been filed for consideration by lawmakers. WEKU · Feb 22, 2023
WEKU · Feb 8, 2023 Kentucky Senate leaders comment on "gray gambling" and Lexington parking rates Legislation related to gambling in more than one form is likely to be discussed during the next month or so in Frankfort. Talk about a bill to legalize sports betting is just about a sure bet. There is also attention being given to so-called gray gambling machines
WEKU · Jan 12, 2023 Abortion bans still pending before revamped Ky. Supreme Court Abortion bans still pending before revamped Ky. Supreme Court
The Independent UK · Apr 21, 2022 Kentucky gov asks input, weighing action on medical cannabis Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he'll form an advisory team as part of a broad review as he weighs whether to take executive action to legalize access to medical marijuana