Politics & Government

Calendar set for General Assembly's 2017 session

Aug 17, 2016 at 01:56 pm by admin

FRANKFORT - The 2017 Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly is scheduled to begin on Jan. 3 and will last 30 legislative days. As usual during an odd-numbered year,.... Read More

Dream Come True: MSU Professor attends Democratic Convention

Aug 09, 2016 at 04:02 pm by admin

(Paducah KY) - Dr. Brian Clardy teaches history at Murray State University. During the summer of 2016, the professor was in Philadelphia as a delegate to the Democratic Nation.... Read More

Lawmakers discuss pros and cons of medical marijuana

Jul 10, 2016 at 04:41 pm by admin

Lawmakers discuss pros and cons of medical marijuana FRANKFORT - A state legislative committee met today to discuss liberalizing marijuana laws for medical purposes. "We have.... Read More

Kentucky Office of Homeland Security now accepting grant applications

May 16, 2016 at 05:19 pm by admin

FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 16, 2016) -The Kentucky Office of Homeland Security (KOHS) is accepting applications for the FY 2016 Homeland Security Grant Program May 16, 2016 through J.... Read More

NRA endorses Comer for 1st District Congress seat

Apr 08, 2016 at 11:35 am by admin

The inarguably most highly sought out endorsement of the Kentucky First District Congressional campaign, that of the National Rifle Association (NRA), went to candidate James.... Read More

Former Alltech executive named to head Kentucky ag department's marketing office

Apr 01, 2016 at 08:24 am by admin

FRANKFORT (April 1, 2016) -- A global brand manager for a Kentucky-based multinational corporation is the new executive director of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture's ma.... Read More

Obama's War on Coal Continues

Mar 31, 2016 at 01:26 pm by admin

Obama Administration Announces $65.8 Million Available for Economic and Workforce Development in Coal-Impacted Communities Funding Part of Obama Administration's POWER Initiat.... Read More

Regional Energy Workshops Announced To Help Kentucky Companies Stay Competitive

Mar 17, 2016 at 03:39 pm by admin

Workshops set for March 31 and April 6 (FRANKFORT, Ky. Mar. 16, 2016) -- As part of a collaborative effort to support energy efficiency, boost competitiveness and spur innov.... Read More

Winners and Losers: What are the Political Implications of the Recent Kentucky Republican Caucus?

Mar 11, 2016 at 12:08 pm by admin

On March 5, 2016 Kentucky held its first Republican political caucus in modern times. Donald Trump won the state. Ted Cruz made a strong penetration into the state. Governor B.... Read More

Stumbo sponsored minimum wage bill moves to House

Mar 11, 2016 at 12:08 pm by admin

FRANKFORT--A proposal to raise the state minimum wage to $8.10 an hour this August has cleared the House Appropriations and Revenue Committee. The version of House Bill 278 ap.... Read More

KY Senate proposes to force judicial redistricting

Mar 11, 2016 at 12:08 pm by admin

FRANKFORT - The state Senate passed a proposed constitutional amendment today that would bring the most significant change to the state judiciary since 1976 reforms created a.... Read More

Senate bill would reduce penalties for underage sexting

Mar 11, 2016 at 12:08 pm by admin

FRANKFORT - Youngsters would be spared a felony if they got caught trading nude pictures among themselves - a practice known as sexting - under a bill that passed out of the K.... Read More

Is There a New Security Risk for Governor Bevin?

Mar 11, 2016 at 12:08 pm by admin

Clinton, KY - March 8, 2016 New speculation is running through the halls of Frankfort about the increase in Governor Bevin's security. State workers, lobbyists, media, and sta.... Read More

Rep. Watkins cell phone anti marketing bill passes House

Mar 11, 2016 at 12:08 pm by admin

Cell number protection bill receives House OK FRANKFORT-- The marketing, selling or sharing of a subscriber's cell phone number for commercial reasons without the person's wri.... Read More

Rep. Rudy attends breakfast

Feb 10, 2016 at 02:43 pm by admin

Rep. Steven Rudy attended the Kentucky Proud Breakfast in Frankfort on February 9th and got his picture taken with Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles.