The Latest Breaking News from Kentucky General Assembly

Kentucky orchestra secures $3.2 million to extend statewide tour through 2028

The Louisville Orchestra has received another $3.2 million from the Kentucky General Assembly to continue its statewide In Harmony Tour through 2028. According to the orchestra’s July 2026 impact figures, the programme has reached more than 59,000 people across 55 Kentucky counties through 243 events since launching in November 2022.…

The Times of India · Oct 26

Northeastern Kentucky Schools Chief Now Officially Heads State Public Education Office

It's official, a school administrator from eastern Kentucky will take the reins of public education K through 12. It happened on the final day of the 2024 Kentucky General Assembly session.

WEKU · Apr 16, 2024

Kentucky CPE president keeping tabs on last two legislative days

Days 59 and 60 in a Kentucky General Assembly session are typically set aside to consider vetoes offered by the governor. But, other legislative questions can also be answered on the final two days.

WEKU · Apr 11, 2024

Election legislation roundup: Kentucky General Assembly

As of March 19, members of the Kentucky General Assembly, which includes the Kentucky House of Representatives and the Kentucky State Senate, have passed one bill related to election administration since the beginning of the year. A bipartisan group of legislators sponsored the bill. The bill is:   

Ballotpedia · Mar 23, 2023

Marijuana "Per Se" impairment bill before the Kentucky Senate

The Kentucky General Assembly is considering setting a per se limit for marijuana intoxication, much like that established for blood alcohol levels. The measure unanimously passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee Thursday.

WEKU · Mar 9, 2023

Sports betting bill gets unanimous approval in a House committee

Sports wagering legislation is now before the full House in the Kentucky General Assembly. The bill, legalizing betting on college and professional games, won unanimous approval Wednesday in committee.

WEKU · Mar 8, 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

Kentucky Senate looking at bill to foster more physician wellness

The Kentucky General Assembly is considering legislation aimed at urging physicians to take advantage of wellness programs.

WEKU · Feb 15, 2023

State transportation officials preparing to hear from EV charging station contractors

The Kentucky General Assembly is working to modify state spending for creation of a network of electric vehicle charging stations. It’s not expected to slow down the effort to power up more highway-adjacent hookups.

WEKU · Jan 9, 2023

2023 Kentucky General Assembly session a short one for Senator Ralph Alvarado

Winchester doctor Ralph Alvarado is concluding his current time in the Kentucky General Assembly Friday. Alvarado will take on a new role as commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Health in mid-January.

WEKU · Jan 6, 2023