DEI, Kentucky and House Bill

KY Senate approves bill to weaken open records law for police, other public agencies
The Kentucky Senate on Friday easily passed a bill to make it easier for police departments to withhold law enforcement records from the public under the Kentucky Open Records Act. House Bill 520 was delivered to Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear hours later for his signature or veto.
Kentucky House, Senate advance bill to stop DEI initiatives at colleges, universities
A bill to stop diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at public colleges and universities in Kentucky is now heading to the governor’s desk.
Kentucky lawmakers debate systemic racism in crucial vote to ban DEI in public colleges
A bill to ban diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at public colleges and universities passed out of the Senate Wednesday. It’s likely to head to the governor’s desk once the House concurs.
Kentucky lawmakers approve bill to ban DEI initiatives on public college campuses
House Bill 4 requires state universities and the Kentucky Community and Technical College System to defund all DEI initiatives and outlaws any diversity trainings.
Controversial Kentucky DEI bill moves to Gov. Beshear’s desk after debate
House Bill 4 would reportedly ban Kentucky colleges from considering race, national origin, sex, or religion in hiring, admissions, and scholarships.
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Kentucky legislative session winds down with heated debates, late amendments
The Kentucky General Assembly was down to the wire on Friday for the final day of the legislative session ahead of the veto ...
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Expert says COVID-19 mRNA vaccine is ‘safe and effective,’ as Senate Bill 177 languishes
By Kushi Arora Kentucky Health News A bill that would have banned schools and workplaces from requiring a COVID-19 vaccine or ...
These 9 high-impact Kentucky bills could withstand a veto from Gov. Andy Beshear
A veto from Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear likely won’t stop these 9 Republican-backed bills passed by the Kentucky state ...
In stunning final hour, 3 controversial bills pass Kentucky legislature
Some of the most controversial bills of Kentucky's legislative session passed in the final hour before a veto period begins.
Senate averts shutdown by passing federal funding ahead of midnight deadline
The U.S. Senate on Friday night averted a looming midnight shutdown of federal government by passing a funding bill after ...
Congress averts government shutdown after Senate passes stopgap funding bill
Congress averted a government shutdown Friday just hours before the funding deadline, after the Senate approved a ...
Kentucky Senate passes resolution honoring Bill Bryant
The Kentucky Senate honored WKYT's very own Bill Bryant for his dedication and service during his 40 years with us.
15-Year-Olds May Soon Drive Legally In Kentucky – Are They Too Young?
House bill 15 was advanced to the Senate and could become law this month, but are 15-year-olds mature enough to get a license?
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Bill banning some Kentucky THC drinks heads to governor
The measure limits the amount of mood-altering THC at 5 milligrams in a 12-ounce can, although lawmakers will let retailers ...
Kentucky Lawmakers race to pass bills on last day of legislative session
Late Friday night, The House passed House Bill 495, which would undo an executive order signed by the governor in 2024 ...
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Kentucky Senate Approves Bill to Regulate Cannabis-Infused Beverages
The Kentucky Senate has passed a bill to regulate cannabis-infused beverages, setting a 5-milligram THC limit and granting ...
On Trump Jr. podcast, a possible Kentucky Senate candidate courts Trump, bashes McConnell
This thing is shaking out to be ‘McConnell vs. MAGA’ in Kentucky, which is all Kentuckians need to know in this race,” Morris told an attentive Donald Trump Jr.