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What is the future of the death penalty in Kentucky?

There are topics which generate much debate and sometimes emotional commentary. One is abortion, which has been that kind of topic in Frankfort in recent years. There’s another which has not been formally debated but often carries a strong reaction as well.The death penalty is legal in Kentucky and has…

WEKU · Apr 25, 2024

Kentucky Senators debate changes to pharmacist administered vaccinations

The administration of vaccines to children at Kentucky pharmacies brought forth some emotional debate in the State Senate Friday.

WEKU · Mar 22, 2024

Kentucky Senate supports call for study on universities' postbaccalaureate offerings

State lawmakers have been discussing the role of Kentucky’s higher education governing body tied to proposed post-graduate programs. The debate centered on the timing of establishing these new offerings.

WEKU · Mar 14, 2024

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

Bill to reconstitute KET Board Easily Moves Out of the Senate

Legislation calling for reconstituting the makeup of Kentucky Educational Television’s board is on its way to the Kentucky House.

WEKU · Mar 2, 2023

Major changes to a state cabinet are moving through the Kentucky legislature

Legislation calling for substantial reorganization in a major state government agency is now before the Kentucky House. The Senate last week unanimously approved the reorg measure for the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.

WEKU · Feb 27, 2023

Paul blames 'secret deal' for sinking judicial nomination

U.S. Sen. Rand Paul is accusing Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell of cutting a “secret deal” with the White House that fell apart

The Independent UK · Jul 19, 2022

Plan dropped to nominate anti-abortion lawyer for judgeship

The White House has dropped plans to nominate an anti-abortion lawyer backed by Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell for a federal judgeship in Kentucky

The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2022

'Better than the blue tick': All the Canberrans on Russia's banned list

There are an estimated 44 Canberrans banned from Russia.

The Canberra Times · Jun 17, 2022

Funeral and death notices of much loved people who died recently in Greater Manchester

Tributes to much loved friends and family members who have died recently

Manchester Evening News · Apr 24, 2022