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 6outlines a 16-item list of such ...
(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...
The Kentucky Senate voted to repeal a ban on new nuclear power plants in the state last week, passing a bill that removes a requirement that a new plant sponsor have a defined path for "disposal" of spent nuclear fuel. The bill (S.B. 26) was sponsored by State Senators Bob Leeper (...
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 ...
Senate President Robert Stivers; Fayette Co. PVA David O’Neill Updated: Apr. 20, 2024 at 3:30 AM GMT+8| By WKYT News Staff On the latest edition of Kentucky Newsmakers, WKYT’s Bill Bryant talks with Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers and Fayette County Property Valuation ...
2010 Kentucky Senate - Paul vs. Conway pollsterdatesample Conway (D) Paul (R)spread Paul+11.0Nov 1, 2010 52% 50% 48% 46% 44% 42% 40% 38% 36% 10 5 0 -5 -10 April July October MAX RESET Final Results Paul+11.6 Paul(R) Bio - Campaign Site 55.8% Conway(D) Bio - Campaign...
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...
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Sen. Mitch McConnell secured a victory from his home state legislature on Monday when Republican lawmakers stripped Kentucky's Democratic governor of his independent power to temporarily fill a U.S. Senate seat should a vacancy occ
The general assembly isbicameralwith a senate of 38 members serving four years (with half elected every two years) and a house of representatives of 100 members also serving four years. The Governor of Kentucky (at the time of writing in 2023) is Andy Beshear (Democrat), who was elected ...
The bill is sent to a House committee for approval ahead of a House vote. 📆 April 2022: The Kentucky legislative session closes before the Senate can vote on HB 606. 📆 2021: The Kentucky General Assembly passes Senate Bill 120 by a 22-15 vote, which secures the legality of HHR ...