BY JOE RAGUSA KENTUCKY FRANKFORT, Ky. — Lawmakers outlined the next steps in the potential impeachment process against Gov. Andy Beshear. What You Need To Know Gov. Andy Beshear will have a chance to respond to the committee in writing by January 22 The impeachment petition’s four filers can respond by January 26 Impeachment committee consists of…
By Ryland Barton Kentucky lawmakers have advanced a continuation budget as they head into a three-week long break during this year’s legislative session, though the spending plan will likely change. The budget bill continues state spending at current levels, but legislators say it’s a “placeholder” and ultimately the final budget will be hammered out in the…
By STU JOHNSON Members of the Senate Health and Welfare Committee have approved a measure setting minimum training standards for caregivers of Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. Bill Sponsor Steve Meredith testified Wednesday the bill should not be viewed as criticism of current home health and personal care aides, but an effort to ensure universal standards. Mackenzie…
BY KHYATI PATEL KENTUCKY LEXINGTON, Ky. — The gun debate will enter a new phase as President-elect Joe Biden takes office. What You Need To Know Owner of JDM Gunsmithing Josh McFadden reacts to Biden’s gun proposal McFadden says firearms tax would “primarily affect lower and middle class folks” Biden’s plan also calls to expand on the…
By JOSH JAMES Kentucky’s top law enforcement official is stopping short of calling for President Trump’s resignation in the wake of violence at the Capitol last week. Then-Republican candidate for Attorney General Daniel Cameron told the president’s supporters at a Lexington rally in 2019 to head to the polls with a message for Democrats eying impeachment.…
BY ERIN KELLY KENTUCKY FRANKFORT, Ky. — After a year that saw Kentuckians challenge Gov. Andy Beshear’s executive orders on COVID-19, lawmakers are discussing House Bill 3. What You Need To Know Lawmakers discuss House Bill 3 Bill would allow people to file lawsuits against state, challenges to executive orders in the circuit court of the county…
By MIKE SAVAGE In a statement, Duncan said he plans to enter private legal practice in Lexington. Duncan along with other U.S. Attorneys announced last week that they would investigate and prosecute those who committed crimes at the capitol riot last week. If you appreciate access to this important content during this global pandemic, please help us…
By WBKO News Staff BOWLING GREEN, Ky. (WBKO) – U.S. Attorney Russell Coleman announced his resignation with the following statement: “Today I submitted my resignation to the President and Acting Attorney General, effective January 20. For a guy whose childhood dream job as an FBI Agent ended early due to a spinal injury, serving as the…
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky House passed four of the five state budget bills on Monday, along with a measure to reorganize the General Assembly’s Program Review and Investigations Committee. Ordinarily, lawmakers approve a two-year budget during their sessions in even-numbered years. But due to the COVID-19 pandemic and uncertainty about how it…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Since 2010, Mission Behind Bars and Beyond, or MB3, has worked to facilitate the successful re-entry of women and men who have been incarcerated back into Kentucky communities. MB3 enhances public safety by providing a statewide network of volunteers who work as nurture, support and accountability groups to provide the support that returning…