
KENTUCKY STATEHOUSE

Police Chiefs Outline Crime Concerns During Meeting in Frankfort
Police chiefs from Kentucky’s largest cities urge lawmakers to support community policing efforts.

GOP Lawmakers Blast Governor’s Gas Tax Freeze
GOP lawmakers say governor’s gas tax freeze will impact roads and have limited savings.

Funding Cuts Could Mean Less Meals for Kentucky Seniors
Financial strains mean organization will no longer guarantee seniors free meals.

Kentucky’s Swinging Bridges Get New Support
Eastern Kentucky’s swinging bridges get boost from new legislation.

Democrats Reflect on Wins and Gaps in Legislative Session
Democrats outline accomplishments and missed chances from this year’s legislative session.

Omnibus Housing Bill Fails to Pass During 2026 Session
Senate president on why lawmakers failed to pass omnibus housing bill.

Lawmakers Vote to Censure Kentucky Supreme Court Justice
Lawmakers vote to censure justice over comments about judge’s impeachment proceeding.

Plan for McConnell Statue Moves Forward
Lawmakers override governor’s veto of U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell statue plan.

State Auditor Testifies on Capitol Hill
State auditor Allison Ball testified before Congressional panel about Medicaid fraud.

Governor Responds to Legislative Session
Governor Beshear weighs in on 2026 legislative session.

Lawmakers Finalize Judicial Budget, Filing Fees to Rise
Lawmakers pass Judicial Branch budget, filing fees to increase to cover shortfall.

Senate Panel Halts Impeachment Trial of Circuit Judge
Senate committee postpones Fayette circuit court judge’s impeachment trial.

Senate Moves Gun Measures Forward after Governor Veto
Kentucky lawmakers take up gun rights and crime measures vetoed by governor.

Lawmakers Override Governor Vetoes as Session Nears End
Frankfort Republicans work to overturn gubernatorial vetoes in final days of 2026 session.

Auditor Ball To Testify Before Congress
Wednesday’s hearing will focus on fraud in federally funded programs run by states.

Governor Signs Key Bills, Vetoes Others in Session
A breakdown of the bills Governor Beshear has signed and vetoed this session.

Senate President Says Judge’s Impeachment Moving Forward
Senate president responds to Kentucky Supreme Court’s ruling to stop judge’s impeachment.

Lawmakers Approve Funding for One-Time Special Projects
Lawmakers approve almost $2 billion for one-time projects paid for out of “Rainy Day” fund.

Governor Beshear Reacts to New State Budget Plan
Governor Beshear says newly-passed budget does not provide enough for Medicaid.

General Assembly Passes Two-Year State Budget
What’s in and what’s out in the new state budget plan.

State Transportation Bills Make Way Through Legislature
Mother urges action to get vegetation cleared at rail crossings after son’s tragic death.

Bill Focused on Building More Homes in Kentucky
Lawmakers debate omnibus housing bill after addition of Airbnb provision.

Sweeping Changes Expected Under Gaming Bill
Kentuckians may soon see big changes to the gambling industry.

General Assembly Debates Budget Plan as Session Nears End
Lawmakers debate two-year state spending plan as clock winds down on 2026 session.

Bill Criminalizing ‘Grooming’ Heads to Governor’s Desk
Lawmakers pass bill that sets criminal penalties for child “grooming.”















