Kentucky has become the latest state to target DEI (diversity, equity, inclusion) efforts with a new bill that would allow employees and students to sue public universities and colleges if they face discrimination for opposing “divisive concepts.” Senate Bill 6 outlines a 16-item list of such...
Reports on a bill passed by senate, exempting broadband service from state administrative regulation, in Kentucky. Lack of regulation by Public Service Commission (PSC) for cable and wireless companies offering broadband services, but jurisdiction held for telephone companies; Removal of "municipal ...
(AP) — Kentucky lawmakers heard the beating heart of a woman’s unborn baby Thursday as they advanced a bill that would ban most abortions in the state once a fetal heartbeat is detected. The state Senate voted 31-6 to pass the measure, continuing an aggressive push to restrict abortion...
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky Senate passed a measure Friday to ban TikTok from state government-issued devices, reflecting bipartisan concerns about the Chinese-owned social media app. The bill easily cleared the Senate on a 31-0 vote to advance to the House. The action reflects a ...
In other news, the House and Senate have overridden the Governor’s vetoes on Senate Bill (SB) 3 and House Bill (HB) 6. Since both of these measures contain what’s known as an emergency clause, the bills go into effect immediately upon becoming law rather than 90 days after adjournment...
Kentucky lawmaker Pamela Stevenson has launched her campaign for the U.S. Senate Associated PressMarch 31, 2025 Yum Brands CEO Announces Plans to Retire in 2026 Yum Brands CEO David Gibbs announced Monday that he plans to retire from the company in the first quarter of 2026 ...
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Kentucky Senate President Pro Tem David Givens, a Republican, said Wednesday that he hoped the investigation would “serve as a crucial wake-up call” for Beshear's administration. “This is an opportunity to reaffirm commitment to the welfare of K...
Senate President Robert Stivers Updated: Mar. 28, 2025 at 11:14 PM GMT+8| By WKYT News Staff On the latest edition of Kentucky Newsmakers, WKYT’s Bill Bryant talks with Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers. Kentucky Newsmakers Kentucky Newsmakers 3/23: Ky. State Auditor Allison Ball; ...
Senate President Robert Stivers, Ky. Chamber leaders discuss benefits of federal infrastructure package –NKY Tribune – August 15, 2021 Infrastructure bill might pay for the Brent Spence Bridge. But some local members of Congress oppose it –Cincinatti.com – August 15, 2021 Kentucky chamber offi...