General Assembly 2016

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Top lobbying firms get lion's share of lobby bucks

Jan 31, 2017 at 04:08 pm by admin

While there are more lobbying interests represented in Frankfort, the number of lobbyists has decreased by eight percent in the past 10 years, indicating the growth of lobbyin.... Read More

Lobbying in KY hits all time high in 2016

Jan 31, 2017 at 04:03 pm by admin

Lobbying spending in Kentucky hit an all-time high in 2016, as $20.8 million was paid by businesses, organizations, and lobbyists pursuing their interests with the General Ass.... 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 General Assembly 2016 session ends.

Apr 21, 2016 at 02:20 pm by admin

FRANKFORT -- The Kentucky General Assembly's 2016 regular session ended on Friday, April 15, shortly before midnight, capping off a session in which lawmakers approved the sta.... Read More

Several new names emerging for Kentucky Governor Bevin, including "Dr. Doom" and "Governor Pain"

Mar 31, 2016 at 05:04 pm by admin

Editorial No governor in recent Kentucky history has lost control of his administration in such a short time. Just four months into his administration, Governor Bevin has chal.... Read More

Lobbying spending near $5 million in the first half of 2016 session

Mar 31, 2016 at 02:21 pm by admin

Lobbying spending in Kentucky continues its upward trend, with almost $5 million spent on lobbying in the first two months of the 2016 General Assembly, a 12 percent increase.... Read More

A tale of two budgets - Legislature has two versions

Mar 24, 2016 at 04:39 pm by admin

The Kentucky Senate passed their version of the budget yesterday. Unsurprisingly, it does not match the House version. In a very small nutshell - some differences: The House p.... Read More

KTRS pension bill clears House, heads to Senate

Mar 23, 2016 at 03:20 pm by admin

FRANKFORT--Legislation that would require the state to fund the Kentucky Teachers' Retirement System on an actuarially sound basis starting in fiscal year 2017 is on its way t.... Read More

Funding Cuts to Judicial Branch will have consequences across the state

Mar 23, 2016 at 03:20 pm by admin

Chief Justice Minton told a Senate Committee that if the House version of the budget is passed unchanged that the judicial branch will be forced to lay off 600 workers. Pretri.... Read More

Senate approves REAL ID legislation

Mar 23, 2016 at 03:20 pm by admin

Editor's Note: The Senate Committee Substitute language: adjust fees for various documents to reduce regular operator's license fee from $50 to $48, Combination motorcycle / o.... Read More

Proposed House budget would have catastrophic effect on Judicial Branch

Mar 17, 2016 at 03:39 pm by admin

Kentucky Bar Association President Douglas Farnsley emailed KY Bar members the press release below and asked Bar members to contact their state senators to decry the shortened.... Read More

Budge or Not to Budge - The Ky Budget Debate

Mar 03, 2016 at 03:17 pm by admin

Watching the Kentucky General Assembly in any budget session is a nail biting activity. No matter what party the participants belong to, crafting a budget is, even in best of.... Read More

House approves proposed workforce development study

Feb 19, 2016 at 04:32 pm by admin

FRANKFORT - Legislation to track the progress of workforce development in Kentucky was passed by the Kentucky House of Representatives on February 9, 2016. House Concurrent Re.... Read More

P3 bill clears House, goes to Senate

Feb 19, 2016 at 04:32 pm by admin

FRANKFORT--A bill that would allow government and private entities to enter into public-private partnerships to fund the Commonwealth's needs has cleared the Kentucky House. S.... Read More

Can Kentucky's merit system survive Matt Bevin?

Feb 10, 2016 at 02:43 pm by admin

"To the victor go the spoils" once ruled the day in government employment. President Andrew Jackson is credited/blamed for instituting the spoils system of employment. Jobs we.... Read More