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Ten-year campaign to legalize medical marijuana in Kentucky gets Senate backing

Kentucky appears to be on the verge of joining 37 other states with medical cannabis legalization. It’s been a decade-long campaign for proponents.

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Ky. GOP broke law to pass trans bill

Republicans introduced bill with little to no notice during the House’s lunch hour when few lawmakers were around

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Rep. Harold Rogers brings influence to appropriations role

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden kicked off the fiscal 2024 appropriations process last week with a budget request that renewed a proposal to eliminate funding for the construction of a new federal prison in eastern Kentucky.

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Rep. Harold Rogers brings influence to appropriations role - Roll Call

Republican Rep. Harold Rogers, a longtime influential appropriator, is now chairman of the Commerce-Justice-Science spending subcommittee.

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KY legislature bans gender-affirming care for kids after last-minute swap

FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky General Assembly voted Thursday to ban gender-affirming care for transgender kids as a part of an omnibus anti-LGBTQ bill, following a last-minute committee substitute.

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Medical marijuana bill gains historic passage in the Kentucky Senate

FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky Senate crossed an historic threshold Thursday in voting to pass a bill that would legalize medical marijuana in the state.

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Last-minute move revives ban on gender-affirming care for Kentucky youth. House OKs it

FRANKFORT, Ky. — In a last-minute switch Thursday, Republicans revived an omnibus anti-LGBTQ bill, which includes a ban on gender-affirming health care for Kentucky’s transgender youth.

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University agrees to $14M settlement in wrestler's death

A Kentucky university says it has agreed to a settlement of more than $14 million over the death of a student wrestler hours after practice

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Anti-hazing measure passes both Kentucky legislative chambers

Anti-hazing legislation has now cleared both houses of the Kentucky General Assembly. The tragic alcohol-related death of a western Kentucky teenager was a significant part of legislative consideration.

WEKU

America's downward elevator ride

Joe Biden comforted a grieving community in Monterey Park — it's what he does best. So why don't I feel better?

Salon

University of Kentucky conducting study to help prevent child abuse

The UK Center for Research on Violence Against Women is launching a new multimedia campaign.

WEKU

Kentucky lawmakers struggle to finish transgender bill

Republican lawmakers in Kentucky are struggling to wrap up a bill restricting gender-affirming care for minors

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Modifications to the Kentucky Religious Freedom Act move forward

With just days remaining in the current legislative session, a bill to update Kentucky’s Religious Freedom Act emerged from committee.

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Bill to legalize sports wagering headed to Kentucky Senate

A bill to legalize sports betting in Kentucky has been advanced by a Senate committee

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Today's Interview: UK to host Freedom of Information meeting Thursday night

The University of Kentucky Gatton Student Center will host a free, public meeting Thursday night about government officials’ efforts to hide their work from the public.

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Bourbon officials discuss future of the industry at the University of Kentucky

The 4th annual Bourbon Industry Conference began Monday at the University of Kentucky’s Gatton Student Center.

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Former Kentucky lawmaker makes plea on gender-affirming care

For years, Jerry Miller was a fixture at legislative hearings in Kentucky

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Gray machine ban moves into the final stage of consideration

Legislation to ban so-called “gray machines” throughout Kentucky easily passed out of committee Tuesday. The House bill now goes to the full Senate.

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Eastern Kentucky flood recovery to benefit from $300 million in federal grant money

Eastern Kentucky communities working to recover from last summer’s flooding will benefit from almost $300 million in federal funding. That word came from Senator Mitch McConnell’s office on Monday. The money comes from the U.S. Department for Housing and Urban Development and will be administered through the state.

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Bill to legalize sports wagering clears Kentucky House

A bill to legalize sports betting in Kentucky has won House passage

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Mitch McConnell discharged from the hospital after suffering a concussion last week

The Kentucky senator suffered a concussion and minor rib fracture when he fell during a Washington D.C. dinner event Wednesday night.

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Kentucky House passes tax break for bourbon industry

A proposed tax break for Kentucky’s bourbon makers was fast-tracked in advancing in the House

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Mitch McConnell discharged from hospital six days after hotel fall

Kentucky lawmaker fell at private dinner in Washington DC’s Waldorf Astoria hotel last week

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Multi-faceted election modifications moving on to the Ky. Senate

An election reform bill continues to move through the Kentucky legislature. Proponents describe the measure as modifications to election law.

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