As Lege breaks for veto days, let’s look at what made it, what didn’t, and what still has a chance
Hundreds of bills filed, but only some are going to become law
GOP-controlled KY legislature gives final passage to $31 billion executive branch budget
Finalized budget bills are passed without being made publicly available online
Kentuckians turn out for anti-Trump No Kings protests at ‘crucial moment’ for democracy
LOUISVILLE — Thousands rallied across Kentucky on Saturday in No Kings protests against the administration of President Donald Trump. Cindy Campbell of Louisville led a march around downtown from her wheelchair — along with her son and granddaughter — holding a sign that said “No Kings in America since 1776.” “We feel very
Kentucky women sue to end ‘arbitrary, irrational’ sales tax on tampons, period products
Most other states don’t tax these items
Politics & periods: Planned Parenthood rally draws first-ever Republican lawmaker speaker
“In my party, we pride ourselves in limited government and individual liberty, and there is no greater liberty than the right to make your own health care decisions without a bureaucrat standing between you and your doctor.”
Kentucky should address ‘foster care gap’ that puts kids in unsafe settings, auditor says
A report from the Office of the Ombudsman alleges systemic failures by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services to provide proper care for children who have been housed in nontraditional settings, including offices and state parks, while waiting for a traditional foster home to become available.
Medicaid copays, audits and more: GOP lawmakers seek to rein in costs, change behavior
HB 2 makes some major changes to health care for Kentuckians on Medicaid
KY woman who says she nearly died from pregnancy complications urges abortion ban repeal
“Where is the fight for OUR right to life?”
Kentucky ‘will not tolerate’ child grooming, House says with unanimous vote
Bill now goes to the Senate
Kentucky House advances eating disorder treatment reform bill
Says insurers cannot solely use BMI to determine coverage
Kentucky lawmakers again try to make water fluoridation optional
Despite opposition from multiple health organizations (letter below)
Allowing local officials to renew KY driver’s licenses breezes through Senate
SB 7 now heads to the House
Return to ‘local control’ of driver’s license renewals is a priority for KY GOP
Issues with regional DL offices drive search for solution
Kentucky lawmakers file bills for ‘Charlie Kirk Day,’ axing DEI, and upping minimum wage
House must review impeachment petitions, including one against sitting Supreme Court justice
Here’s some of what Kentucky advocates want the Lege to do for children in 2026
Put JUUL funds into smoking prevention, for one. Plus, better approach to abusers in schools, and more.
Kentucky children living with ‘unacceptable’ levels of poverty and hunger, new data shows
In some parts of the state, 40% of the children live in poverty
