Here’s the latest on SB79. For those who haven’t been keeping up with Senate Bill 79, here’s what’s going on. State Senator Lindsey Tichenor, R-Smithfield, introduced a floor amendment to SB79 that would prohibit employees in the executive, legislative, and judicial branches of government from working remotely. The only exception to this rule would […]
KY House Democratic Caucus unveils 2025 platform to boost public education and help families thrive
Looking to give families more opportunities to succeed, the Kentucky House Democratic Caucus unveiled a legislative platform at a press conference today focused on five key areas: public education, household economics, healthy communities, workers’ rights, and public safety and justice reform. “We’re calling this ‘Kentucky Forward: A vision for our families,’ because families are at […]
New Kentucky bill would lower age to get driver’s permit
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WKYT) – In the first four days of the 2025 legislative session, more than 300 bills were filed between the House of Representatives and the Senate. One bill, House Bill 15, aims to lower the driver’s permit age requirement to 15 years old. It is currently 16 years old. “We’re clearly an outlier on […]