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Ballotpedia determines trifecta status could change in four states in 2023 elections

Three states are holding gubernatorial elections in 2023, and four states are holding regularly scheduled legislative elections in eight of the country’s 99 state legislative chambers. As a result, five states’ trifecta status is at stake this year:

Ballotpedia · Mar 21, 2023

Kentucky’s Laney Frye, who works with PGA Tour caddie Ted Scott, and former U.S. Women’s Amateur champion Jensen Castle could make noise at Augusta National

Frye grew up in Lexington but Castle says "never in a million years" did she think she'd end up a Wildcat.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 21, 2023

With cars and kaiju, artists Umar Rashid and Frieda Toranzo Jaeger subvert American myth in MoMA exhibits

NEW YORK — In 1816, Kentucky-born portraitist William Edward West created a print depicting the battlefield death of British Maj. Gen. Edward Michael Pakenham at the Battle of New Orleans. At the time, the wounds of the 1815 conflict, the last of the War of 1812, were still fresh, and…

Los Angeles Times · Mar 21, 2023

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Jury duty bill one of many still up for consideration by Kentucky General Assembly

There are a number of bills still in limbo as lawmakers break away from Frankfort during the governor’s veto period. One of those is House Bill 338, which allows Kentuckians 70 and older to be exempt from jury duty.

WEKU · Mar 21, 2023

Today's Interview: Kentucky Youth Advocates praises General Assembly’s juvenile justice legislatio

Terry Brooks, the executive director of Kentucky Youth Advocates, said the General Assembly has passed bills to improve the juvenile justice system.

WEKU · Mar 20, 2023

Boston Celtics center Luke Kornet is fully focused on winning

The Kentucky native recently sat down with the team to talk about his changing role in Boston, what it took to get there, and what he hopes for the future.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 20, 2023

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.

WEKU · Mar 17, 2023

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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

Salon · Mar 17, 2023

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.

Tribune News Service · Mar 17, 2023

Ballotpedia’s trifecta vulnerability analysis for 2023

Welcome to the Friday, March 17, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Mar 17, 2023

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.

Roll Call · Mar 17, 2023

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.

Tribune News Service · Mar 17, 2023

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.

Tribune News Service · Mar 16, 2023

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.

Tribune News Service · Mar 16, 2023

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The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023

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

WEKU · Mar 16, 2023

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.

Salon · Mar 16, 2023

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?

WEKU · Mar 16, 2023

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.

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The Independent UK · Mar 16, 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

WEKU · Mar 16, 2023

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.

The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2023

Bill to legalize sports wagering headed to Kentucky Senate

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

WEKU · Mar 15, 2023

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.

WEKU · Mar 14, 2023

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.

The Independent UK · Mar 14, 2023

Former Kentucky lawmaker makes plea on gender-affirming care

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

WEKU · Mar 14, 2023

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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