Kentucky Edition

February 2, 2024 - The New House Budget

February 1, 2024 - $130 Billion Spending Plan Passes the House

January 31, 2024 - A Nearly $130 Billion, Two-Year Spending Plan Moves Forward

A nearly $130 billion, two-year spending plan moves passes a House committee, a state lawmaker files three reproductive health bills, a voter ID bill clears a major hurdle, and students could soon be required to have a moment of silence to start each school day.

January 30, 2024 - A Recap of Day 20 of the Kentucky General Assembly

A look at bills focused on protecting Kentucky moms, a push to expand access to paid family leave, how a set of proposed bills could impact adult businesses, another possible amendment to the state constitution, and a summit to discuss AI in Kentucky.

January 29, 2024 - Rep. Decker Discusses House Bill 9

Rep. Decker discusses HB 9, KASA reacts to the House GOP budget proposal, an attack in Jordan kills three U.S. servicemembers, and discussing substance use disorders in Kentucky.

January 26, 2024- Another School Choice Bill is Filed in Frankfort

Another school choice bill is filed in Frankfort, lawmakers discuss a bill that would require performance reviews for college faculty, a push to makes civics a high school requirement, raising awareness about eating disorders, and a look at events happening Around the Commonwealth.

January 25, 2024 - An Omnibus Crime Bill Passes the Full House

An omnibus crime bill passes the full House, a bipartisan push for the CARR Act, a one-on-one interview with Hadley Duvall, a call to repeal a major piece of legislation from last year's general assembly, and a major golf event is returning to Kentucky.

January 24, 2024 - A Family Impacted by Gun Violence Discusses House Bill 5

A family impacted by gun violence discusses House Bill 5, Children's Advocacy Day at the capitol, a bill dealing landlords and Section 8 housing clears another hurdle, breaking down certificate of need, and increasing juror compensation.

January 23, 2024 - A Bill Requiring a Moment of Silence in Schools Advances in Frankfort

A bill requiring a moment of silence in schools advances in Frankfort, a robust debate over a bill dealing with landlords and Section 8 housing, a pro-life rally, new details about a mass shooting at a Louisville bank, and how the Louisville orchestra is connecting with communities around the state.

January 22, 2024 - Secretary Adams Implores Lawmakers to Keep Early Voting as an Option

Secretary Adams implores lawmakers to keep early voting as an option, easing restrictions on some Kentuckians to hunt and fish on their own land, a lawsuit against a local gun shop following a 2023 mass shooting, a Lexington's approach to mental health emergencies.

January 19, 2024 - This Week's Winter Weather Turns Deadly

Five Kentuckians die following a week of winter weather, lengthy debate over the Safer Kentucky Act, Gov. Beshear blasts the House GOP budget proposal, how a school district is investing in teachers, Lexington celebrates a milestone, and mark your calendars for events happening around the Commonwealth.

January 18, 2024 - Kentucky Braces for Another Round of Winter Weather

Kentucky braces for another round of winter weather, an omnibus crime bill receives a lot of attention in Frankfort, a push to help new mothers, Kentucky's CPE addresses a DEI bill, Congressman Rogers is recovering from a crash, and why some choose unpasteurized milk.

January 17, 2024 - House Republican Introduce Their Own Budget Bill

House Republican introduce their own budget bill, Sen. Wilson discusses his KBE bill, the Senate passes a bill that could change when Kentuckians vote, groups offer their skepticism of an omnibus crime bill, and discussion about a bill dealing with rights for landlords.

January 15, 2024 - Celebrating the Legacy of Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr

Celebrating the legacy of Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr. and exploring his ties to Kentucky.

January 12, 2024 - The State Braces for the First Big Cold Front of the Year

The state braces for the first big cold front of the year, Kentucky reports two pediatric deaths from respiratory diseases, Democratic lawmakers discuss their priorities for the General Assembly, and students get a behind-the-scenes look at what it takes to make the General Assembly work.

January 11, 2024 - A Senator Pushes Back on Criticism of his Bill on DEI Policies in Kentucky Public Colleges

A state senator pushes back against criticism over his bill restricting DEI policies at Kentucky's public colleges, a rally in the state Capitol in support of the CARR Act, a donation bringing clean water to millions in honor of a mass shooting victim, and what to expect as a winter blast heads our way.

January 10, 2024 - A Pro-Life State Senator's Push for the ALPHA Act

A pro-life state senator's push for the ALPHA Act, lawmakers discuss a major anti-crime bill, a bill moving Kentucky's gubernatorial election advances, a new program helping Kentuckians recover from substance abuse, and a Lego cafe in Northern Kentucky.

January 9, 2024 - A Critic of Anti-Abortion Laws is Pushing a Bill to Create Some Exceptions

A critic of anti-abortion laws is pushing a bill to create some exceptions, the ripple effects of inflated childcare costs, a bill to help the unhoused access their birth certificate, and a crime bill moves forward in the state legislature.

January 8, 2024 - Gov. Beshear Launches a PAX to Broaden his Political Influence

Gov. Beshear launches a PAC to broaden his political influence, a state Senate Resolution pertaining to the Jan. 6 attack at the U.S. Capitol, more races to watch in Kentucky's 2024 Primary, and we visit Crestwood, which is expecting big changes with new development.

January 5, 2023 - Many Candidates Beat the Filing Deadline to Run for State Office

Many candidates beat the filing deadline to run for state office, discussing the benefits of Dry January, a Kentucky farm is helping to make crickets more edible, how your Christmas tree can be repurposed, and a Lexington native reflects on his work on stage and on screen.

January 4, 2023 - Reaction to Gov. Beshear's State of the Commonwealth Address

Reaction to Gov. Beshear's State of the Commonwealth address, GOP legislative leaders detail their priorities for the current session, a bill attempts to roll back a new law regarding fishing on private property, and an update on the state's medical cannabis law.

January 3, 2024 - A Threat Leads to the State Capitol Being Evacuated

A threat leads to the state Capitol being evacuated, dozens of bills are filed on the first day of the 2024 General Assembly, Daniel Cameron has a new job, and the longtime head of a thoroughbred retirement farm is stepping down.

January 2, 2024 - The 2024 General Assembly Gets Underway

Lawmakers return to Frankfort for the start of the 2024 General Assembly, some progressives are calling for lawmakers to dig deep into the rainy day fund, more bad news for Kim Davis, and remembering pioneering musician and Kentucky native Les McCann.

January 1, 2024 - The Top Stories of 2023

On the first day of 2024, we recount the biggest news of 2023. This includes legilsation legalizing sports betting and medical marijuana in the commonwealth, the passage of the polarizing SB-150 and the departute of education commissioner Jason Glass, the state senate's first impeachment trial in over a century, the Department of Justice's report on the Louisville Police Department's regarding the death of Breonna Taylor, a mass shooting in the same city, the announcement of repairs on the Brent...

December 29, 2023 - Kentucky Edition's Weekly Tapestry Segment is Highlighted

A special episode featuring Tapestry Segments from 2023. Tapestry is a loveletter to the artists, muscians, and craftspeople from across the commonwealth. In this episode, the stories of a Logan County couple with a penchant for wood and ceramic work are featured alongside a flatfoot dancer, a Bowling Green music museum, a Lexington glassblower, a Berea radio expert, an exhibit on African-American horse racers at Keeneland, and a special kind of poet in Lexington.

December 28, 2023 - We Share the Stories of Those Who Have Started Again Following Incarceration or Addiction

A special featuring stories of recovery and reinvention from the commonwealth. This inlcudes the story of Richmond couple Mike and Marie St. John, who run a series of transitional housing programs for those in recovery, the Culture of Recovery Program in Hindman, the use of sheep grazing in surface mined land in Perry County, restoration efforts on a historic Bowling Green music venue, an equine therapy center, and Louisville's Paws with a Purpose non-profit which allows inmates to train with do...

December 27, 2023 - Kentucky's Substance Use Epidemic is Highlighted with a Panel of Experts and More

In another special episode of Kentucky Edition, the public health crisis that is substance use is explored. It features discussion from a panel of experts from the Disrupting Edition forum and more. Overdose deaths, fentanyl, narcan, untreated access, harm reduction efforts, and recovery facilities are among the topics featured.

December 26, 2023 - A Special Episode on Expanding Economic Development Options in the Commonwealth

In this special episode of Kentucky Edition, we focus on Kentucky's continually expanding economic development. This includes content from the Building Up Kentucky forum, a look at the Blue Oval S-K electric battery factory in Hardin County, recent growth in Covington, and new trends to expand Kentucky's workforce.

December 25, 2023 - A Special Episode Highlighting Kentucky Edition's Monday's on Main Segment

In this special episode of Kentucky Edition, the Monday's on Main segment is highlighted. Taking a deep dive into downtown revitalization efforts across the Commonwealth. This includes Mt. Sterling, Beattyville, Russellville, Glasgow, Danville, Shelbyville, and Scottsville.

December 22, 2023 - Gov. Beshear Announces New Task Force to Combat Antisemitism

Gov. Beshear announces new task force to combat antisemitism, the state's new partnership with KCTCS to increase health care access for students, FLOTUS is coming to Kentucky, and the Cats have no problem handling the Cards in the Battle of the Bluegrass.