More than 1,000 people being held by ICE in Kentucky jails, analysis finds
Courtesy of Kentucky Lantern The number of ICE detainees in Kentucky jails has more than doubled, and almost three-fourths of...
Bill blocking Kentuckians from suing pesticide makers splits House GOP but still advances
Courtesy of Kentucky Lantern FRANKFORT — A bill that critics say would block Kentuckians from suing pesticide companies for failing...
Kentucky Senate passes bill exempting state energy planner from open records law
Courtesy of Kentucky Lantern FRANKFORT—Republicans in the Kentucky Senate approved a bill Thursday that would exempt a taxpayer-funded commission that...
‘Needs, not wants’: GOP-controlled Ky. House passes ‘restrained’ state spending plan
GOP refuses to consider Democratic amendments to fund housing, school employee raises Courtesy of Kentucky Lantern The Kentucky House on...
Single-bid paving contracts taking a bite out of KY taxpayers? GOP lawmaker wants to know.
Courtesy of Kentucky Lantern A GOP lawmaker wants more scrutiny of anti-competitive practices in road paving in Kentucky in hopes...
Beshear’s ‘Pre-K for All’ meets concerns from some key GOP budget-writers
Courtesy of Kentucky Lantern FRANKFORT — Some key Republican House lawmakers voiced concerns about Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s proposed “Pre-K...
GOP lawmakers, advocates spotlight need to tackle Kentucky’s housing shortage
Courtesy of Kentucky Lantern Republican lawmakers joined housing advocates from across Kentucky to tout legislation addressing the state’s significant housing...
For ‘hidden homeless,’ a resource hub and hopes for a shelter in this rural Ky. place
Nonprofit has little money but plenty of volunteers and ‘big hearts’ Courtesy of Kentucky Lantern CENTRAL CITY—As Gwen Clements walks...
KY task force recommends easing regulation, more funding to address housing shortage
Courtesy of Kentucky Lantern State lawmakers are recommending that the General Assembly continue to ease regulations for housing developers and...
Kentucky lawmakers warn of state budget hit because of federal cuts
Republicans say they’ll have to adapt to any potential federal funding cuts Courtesy of Kentucky Lantern LEXINGTON — Republican leaders...