A Republican lawmaker is no longer trying to end the tuition waiver for Kentuckians who are 65 and older but is pushing instead for a new requirement that at least one Democrat thinks is unnecessary. Rep. Lisa Willner, D-Louisville, has filed a floor amendment that would leave the tuition waiver for senior citizens unchanged and […]
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Beshear vetoes bill Ky professors say erodes academic tenure at public universities
Saying it “threatens academic freedom,” Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear has issued a veto to a Republican-backed bill that some Kentucky professors warned would erode academic tenure at the state’s public universities and colleges. Rep. James Tipton, R-Taylorsville, argued House Bill 424, was not about tenure in higher education but instead “employment contracts” between universities and academic employees. If […]
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House committee advances DEI bill
A DEI bill that would prohibit diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at public postsecondary institutions cleared its first hurdle in the 2025 legislative session. The House Postsecondary Education Committee advanced House Bill 4 on Tuesday. Rep. Jennifer Decker, a Republican from Waddy, said the DEI bill would end an unconstitutional practice in Kentucky and make […]
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Kentucky bill seeks tougher penalties for repeat protective order violations
This story discusses domestic violence. If you or someone you know has experienced domestic violence, call the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. You can also contact any of Kentucky’s 15 domestic violence programs. In 2022, Mary Ann Pratt woke to an attack from her now-ex-husband. He […]
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Lawmakers hear testimony on student mental health crisis
At the recent Interim Joint Committee on Education meeting Rep. Shane Baker, R-Somerset, asks what parents can do to help address the student mental health crisis. Does this story bring some value to you? Please consider a small donation to help fund our content. We rely solely on support from our advertising partners, providing our […]
