Bill would strip state funding from ‘sanctuary’ cities and universities

A Kentucky lawmaker has proposed a bill that would strip state funding from cities and state universities that have so-called “sanctuary” policies for immigrants. Rep. Lynn Bechler, a Republican from Marion, said his proposal would not require cities or schools to proactively report illegal immigrants. “It doesn’t require the cities or colleges and universities to…

Kentucky lawmakers debate gun laws, school safety a day after deadly shooting

FRANKFORT — Senate Minority Leader Ray Jones called Wednesday for an armed guard in every Kentucky public school following a deadly shooting Tuesday at Marshall County High School. In a floor speech, Jones, D-Pikeville, said Kentucky has not adequately funded school security measures, including law-enforcement officers who are known as school resource officers. “In my opinion,…