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Week In Review: April 13 - April 17
Beshear says KY GOP leader could benefit from election law change to fund a state campaign
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear says a change in Kentucky’s election laws could bolster a sitting lawmaker to run for his office in the future — particularly Republican Senate President Robert Stivers. However, the GOP leader said he didn’t ask for the new rule to aid any future endeavor.
Kentucky Lantern
State funding for Kentucky universities restored under final budget bill
The initial executive branch budget bill delivered to Gov. Andy Beshear would have cut 1.9% in general funds for universities and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System in the fiscal year 2026-27, and 3.7% in 2027-28. House Bill 500, after line item vetoes from Gov. Andy Beshear and passage by both the House and Senate, restores most of that funding, maintaining state support for public colleges.
Lexington Herald-Leader
Lot of talk, little action: 5 high-profile KY bills that did not become law
The legislature’s top priority was to pass the next two-year state budget, a one-time spending bill for projects across the commonwealth and other funding-related bills. While lawmakers introduced more than 1,000 non-budget-related bills, most never become law.
Lexington Herald-Leader
Kentucky Democrats talk missed opportunities as legislative session ends
This year’s legislative session has drawn to a close, and party leaders are now looking at some of the missed opportunities they saw throughout the session.
Spectrum News
Kentucky lawmakers override veto, lowering concealed carry age to 18
House Bill 312, vetoed by Governor Andy Beshear earlier this month, allows 18 to 20-year-olds to apply for a provisional concealed carry license after completing a training course.
WDRB
What’s next for Kentucky State? Board chair eager to revamp academics, protect students
A bill that Kentucky State University leaders hope forges a new path for the state’s historically Black public university has been signed into law by Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear.
Kentucky Lantern
KY Senate committee agrees to pause judge’s impeachment inquiry amid conduct review
FRANKFORT — The Senate Impeachment Committee unanimously voted to suspend impeachment proceedings against a Lexington judge — pending the outcome of a judicial board review.
Kentucky Lantern
While legislature enters last day, deals with vetoes, Gov. Beshear signs more bills into law
As the legislature moves into its last day, Gov. Andy Beshear signed bills into law, including House Bills 169 and 178 to enhance coverage for Kentuckians suffering from mental health conditions or eating disorders.
Northern Kentucky Tribune
Kentucky lawmakers override Beshear vetoes, advancing JCPS overhaul and death penalty bill
FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky General Assembly is wrapping up its legislative session by overriding Gov. Andy Beshear’s vetoes on several bills, including measures affecting JCPS and the state’s death penalty process.
WLKY Louisville
Kentucky law creates safety buffer zone for first responders
OWENSBORO, Ky. — A new Kentucky law creates a 25-foot safety buffer around first responders at emergency scenes, allowing officers, firefighters and paramedics to warn bystanders to step back or face arrest.
Spectrum News
State mushroom, fishing & more: Here are KY bills on track to become law
There are only two days left in Kentucky’s 2026 legislative session, but the state already has a plethora of bills set to become law.
Lexington Herald-Leader
Gov. Beshear vetoes bill that would oust Fayette school board chair
Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday vetoed a bill that would prohibit Fayette County School Board chair Tyler Murphy from continuing to serve because he teaches in another district.
Lexington Herald-Leader
New Kentucky law adds safeguards to organ donation process to better protect patients
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — A new Kentucky law establishes safeguards for organ donations to better protect patients.
WDRB
Beshear signs measures affecting public schools and energy future
FRANKFORT, Ky. — As Kentucky’s legislative session nears its end, Gov. Andy Beshear’s recent bill actions include measures affecting public education and the state’s energy future.
Spectrum News
Ten Commandments display returns to Kentucky House chamber
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky lawmakers have reintroduced a display of the Ten Commandments in the temporary chamber of the Kentucky House of Representatives.
Spectrum News
Republican supermajority overrides most of Kentucky governor’s vetoes
FRANKFORT — The Kentucky General Assembly overrode most of Gov. Andy Beshear’s vetoes on Tuesday, including the judicial branch budget and most of the two-year state budget.
Kentucky Lantern
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