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Kentucky's Privacy Laws Cited as Model for Federal Legislation

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Kentucky's consumer data privacy laws were highlighted during a June 3 congressional hearing as models for federal legislation, with testimony from the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce CEO recognizing Representative Josh Branscum's leadership on HB 15 and HB 692, which protect consumer data and smart TV privacy.

House Speaker Osborne denounces Beshear's proposed cuts to social services

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House Speaker David Osborne said Gov. Andy Beshear's announced cuts to social services programs are "cruel and unnecessary," arguing the legislature provided sufficient funding to protect vulnerable populations.

Lockett blasts Murphy lawsuit as 'distraction' from school crisis

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Rep. Matt Lockett issued a sharp statement Wednesday criticizing Fayette County School Board Chair Tyler Murphy's lawsuit against a state law reshaping the district's governance, calling it a distraction from the district's financial crisis.

GOP lawmakers criticize governor's gas tax cuts as irresponsible

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House Republicans said Gov. Andy Beshear's gas tax reduction and freeze will devastate road funding while providing minimal consumer relief, characterizing the move as politically motivated.

Grossl Joins Veterans, Reformers to Highlight Primary Access Gap

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State Representative Vanessa Grossl joined military veterans and election advocates in Louisville to highlight Kentucky's exclusion of nearly 380,000 independent voters from primary elections, as she pushes House Bill 874 to allow political parties the option to open primaries.

Kentucky leaders ceremonially sign concealed carry, firearm liability bills

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Kentucky officials ceremonially signed House Bills 78 and 312 into law after the legislature overrode Governor Beshear's vetoes, creating a provisional concealed carry license for adults 18-20 and establishing liability protections for firearm manufacturers.

Kentucky Opts Into Federal Scholarship Tax Credit Program After Veto Override

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Kentucky joined nearly 30 states in opting into the federal Education Freedom Tax Credit program after lawmakers overrode the governor's veto. The program allows donors to receive federal tax credits up to $1,700 for contributions to scholarship-granting organizations, with implementation beginning in 2027.

Kentucky Secretary of State to hold ceremonial signing for child grooming law

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Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams will hold a ceremonial signing Tuesday for House Bill 4, the child grooming law Gov. Andy Beshear signed on April 10. Rep. Marianne Proctor sponsored the measure, which criminalizes child grooming for the first time in the state.

Kentucky officials to celebrate signing of Second Amendment bills

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Kentucky state officials will hold a ceremonial signing Tuesday for House Bill 78 and House Bill 312, two Second Amendment measures the legislature successfully overrode from gubernatorial vetoes in April.

Kentucky opts into federal scholarship tax credit program

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Kentucky officially entered a federal education tax credit scholarship program on Monday after lawmakers overrode Gov. Andy Beshear's veto, allowing donors to receive federal tax credits for contributions to scholarship-granting organizations serving low-income K-12 students.

Kentucky representatives celebrate groundbreaking of Brent Spence companion bridge

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Northern Kentucky state representatives celebrated the groundbreaking of a new $4.4 billion companion bridge to the Brent Spence Bridge, which they said will ease congestion, improve safety and strengthen the region's role in national commerce.

Osborne Questions Beshear's Pre-K Plan Funding as Workforce Training Cut Criticized

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House Speaker David Osborne criticized Gov. Beshear's plan to shift workforce training funds for pre-K pilots, saying it lacks long-term planning and represents problematic governance. Osborne said major spending commitments should not be made by "robbing one program to create another" without sustainable funding strategies.

Rep. Neighbors honored for colorectal cancer prevention leadership

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Rep. Amy Neighbors of Edmonton received the Legislative Champion Award from the Southeastern Colon Cancer Consortium for her leadership on House Bill 421, which made Kentucky the first state to implement risk-based colorectal cancer screening guidelines.

GOP Speaker defends UK, criticizes Beshear's public complaints over hiring

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House Speaker David Osborne defended the University of Kentucky's leadership and criticized Gov. Beshear's public complaints about the university's hiring decisions, saying institutional independence requires restraint from executive branch interference.

Kentucky Governor Signs SNAP Workforce Training Bill

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Gov. Beshear signed House Bill 781, which directs the state to develop SNAP workforce training and job readiness initiatives through partnerships with employers and educational institutions.