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State Senate approves voting rights measures
4+ hour, 58+ min ago (214+ words) Published 6:00 pm Sunday, February 22, 2026 Sen. Cassie Chambers Armstrong, D-Louisville, the Minority Whip, spoke against the bill. "What this bill does is make it harder for people to vote, even though we have no evidence that any of the thousand people…...
KY court upholds child predator law
3+ week, 4+ day ago (260+ words) Published 4:00 pm Wednesday, January 28, 2026 By TOM LATEK/Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) " Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman says Kentucky law requiring registered child sex offenders to use their full name on social media can be enforced statewide, after a unanimous…...
Johnson measure strengthening penalties for child exploitation passes House Judiciary Committee
1+ mon, 8+ hour ago (169+ words) Published 2:00 pm Thursday, January 22, 2026 Frankfort, Kentucky (January 21, 2026)- This week, the House Standing Committee on Judiciary passed HB 366. The measure, sponsored by State Representative DJ Johnson of Owensboro, is aimed at modifying laws relating to child pornography. "HB 366 sends a clear…...
Rep. Chester-Burton files legislation to crack down on illegal street racing
1+ mon, 11+ hour ago (263+ words) Published 11:30 am Thursday, January 22, 2026 FRANKFORT " Rep. Beverly Chester-Burton (D-Shively) has filed legislation, House Bill 425, to strengthen penalties for illegal street racing in Kentucky, citing growing risks to drivers, pedestrians, and surrounding communities. HB 425 increases fines and establishes stronger consequences for…...