Legislation designed to help Kentucky’s fledgling hemp industry has passed the state Senate by a 37-0 vote.

The Kentucky Association of Counties joined the Kentucky League of Cities and the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce in issuing a joint statement urging the General Assembly to increase infrastructure funding.

Refusing to take a blood alcohol concentration test for suspicion of drunken driving could become more difficult under legislation approved by the state Senate on Jan. 28.

Gov. Beshear delivered his first budget address on Jan. 28.

A measure that would add to major school safety legislation that passed into law last year advanced to the state House of Representatives on Jan. 28.

Review of activity from the third week of the 2020 General Assembly.

New project manager named, two more regional licensing offices opening

The Kentucky House voted 70-17 yesterday to expand options for hemp testing while continuing to meet federal requirements for the state’s hemp program.