Joe GravissJun 9, 20204 minLegislative Update - Interim - June 9th, 2020Last week, legislators returned to the Capitol to kick off this year’s interim, which will last until the early days of December.
Joe GravissApr 26, 20203 minLegislative Update - April 26th, 2020Now that this year’s legislative session is over, it’s worth taking a look back at the ideas that didn’t make it, since most will likely be
Joe GravissApr 19, 20204 minLegislative Update - April 19th, 2020Under Kentucky’s constitution, two hard deadlines govern legislative sessions in even-numbered years: They cannot last more than 60 working
Joe GravissMar 8, 20204 minLegislative Update - March 8th, 2020A month and a half after Governor Andy Beshear presented his administration’s two-year budget proposal to the General Assembly, the Kentucky
Joe GravissFeb 23, 20203 minLegislative Update - February 23rd, 2020The House may consider a wide variety of issues during any given week of a legislative session, but there are times when themes emerge...
Joe GravissJan 26, 20203 minLegislative Update - Budget ProposalOn Tuesday this week, Governor Andy Beshear will formally present his proposed budget to run state government for the next two years
Joe GravissJan 19, 20203 min7-year-old Frankfort boy inspires shelter pet legislationSeven-year-old Ethan Branscum, of Frankfort, had an idea to help his animal friends. Thursday, it led to a legislative committee approval of
Joe GravissJan 19, 20203 minImpact Kentucky survey an easier way for teachers to weigh inStarting today, it will be easier than ever for teachers to make their voices heard about working conditions in their schools...
Joe GravissNov 22, 20191 minWant to be a Census Taker in 2020?Census takers will interview household residents and update address lists using electronic devices (such as smartphones and tablets) issued
Joe GravissOct 16, 20193 minLegislative Update - Made in KentuckyThe key to sustaining that success is making sure we act with the same vision that previous leaders have shown. That especially includes i
Joe GravissSep 24, 20192 minLegislative Update - Kentucky's Judicial BranchKentucky’s Judicial Branch may be as old as its legislative and executive counterparts, but it is also fair to say it is much younger, too.
Joe GravissAug 20, 20193 minLegislative Update - Clean Drinking Water in KentuckyFor 95 percent of Kentuckians, clean drinking water is as close as the kitchen or bathroom sink.
Joe GravissAug 12, 20192 minLegislative Update - Kentucky State Police Now Hiring for 100th Class of Cadets!Kentucky State Police announced it is now accepting applications for what will be its 100th class of cadets!
Joe GravissAug 12, 20191 minSpellapalooza 2019 WinnersThe Punktuators, from left, Lin Teachey, Ben Mentzer and Erin Mentzer and team sponsor Rep. Joe Graviss (D-Versailles) show off the Spellapa
Joe GravissJun 27, 20193 minLegislative Update - New Law ImplementationHi everybody, While the approval of new laws is a wintertime activity, their actual implementation doesn’t generally take place until the...
Joe GravissJun 11, 20193 minLegislative Update "The Interim" - Reviewing the Real-World Impact of LegislationHi everybody, While the General Assembly is at its busiest during the first few months of the year, when new laws are approved, the...
Joe GravissMay 23, 20192 minLegislative Update - Memorial DayHi everybody! Happy Memorial Day this Monday! For more than 150 years now, ever since the end of the Civil War, our nation has set aside...
Joe GravissMay 14, 20193 minLegislative Update - First RespondersHi everybody, They may have different uniforms and job duties, but one quality binds all first responders: They immediately run toward an...
Joe GravissMay 14, 20193 minLegislative Update - The American FarmerHi everybody! To better understand how less really can be more, consider the American farmer. For much of history, many families grew...
Joe GravissMay 2, 20193 minLegislative Update: The Economy in the CommonwealthHi everybody, In its latest annual look at the commonwealth’s economy, the University of Kentucky’s Center for Business and Economic...