Kentucky

The Commonwealth of Kentucky has hired private legal counsel to handle all future legal proceedings related to a recent ruling by a federal judge that requires the state to recognize same-sex marri

Legislative calendar bill clears Senate committee

A bill that would allow for a local option sales tax passed a Kentucky House of Representatives committee on Tuesday.

The House budget committee on Tuesday gave its approval to a nearly $20.3 billion two-year state budget proposal that would trim funding for most of state government, leave some areas untouched, an

NKY Restoration Weekend returns to Covington on March 21 & 22 and the Kentucky Heritage Council will be on hand to launch the public phase of its strategic planning process as well as tools the

Consumer security breach bill heads to Senate

First Lady Jane Beshear and Cabinet for Economic Development Secretary Larry Hayes are being recognized for their contributions to the country’s economic well-being.

The 58 granite steps leading to the State Capitol’s front doors mark a place where Kentuckians arrive with hope.

It’s been about three weeks since a 40-foot-wide, 60-foot-deep sinkhole opened up within the Skydome of the National Corvette Museum, taking eight prized Corvettes with it (see KY Forward

End-of-life care bill heads to Senate

A bill that would allow the use of public-private partnerships, or P3s, to finance major government projects in the Commonwealth has cleared the House Appropriations and Revenue Committee.

The Covington City Commission unanimously passed a resolution on Tuesday night endorsing the passage of House Bill 171, a piece of legislation before the General Assembly that aims to protect gays

Governor Steve Beshear will seek outside counsel to appeal a federal judge's ruling that forces Kentucky to recognize same-sex marriages performed outside of the state.