Some prisoners in work programs or re-entry initiatives could soon be behind the wheel on Kentucky’s roadways if a bill a state Senate committee approved today becomes law.

The time-honored tradition of naming state buildings and roads after living politicians in Kentucky would be curtailed under a bill approved by a state Senate committee today.

The Kentucky House wants the federal government to accelerate research on the “safety and effectiveness” of medical marijuana.

Children under age 12 would be required to wear helmets while riding bicycles under a bill that has passed the House Transportation Committee.

A bill clarifying that a victim of domestic violence is not required to pay divorce costs of a spouse locked up for crimes against the petitioner passed the Senate yesterday by a 37-0 vote.

Forty current or retired educators are running to become state lawmakers this year as leaders of the legislature and Gov.

Kenton County Jailer Terry Carl and Christian County Jailer Brad Boyd testified today before the Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee regarding proposed budget cuts to county jails.

A Senate committee passed a measure today to preserve the status quo in determining how many liquor licenses are issued in individual cities and counties.