A bill allowing for tax credit scholarships to public and private school students is headed to the Governor's desk, the DOJ sues Kentucky for refusing to turn over voter registration data, the FBI director visits Eastern Kentucky, and what the end of reformulated gas means for Louisville.

The House passes an amended version of the state's two-year budget bill, a bill allowing scholarship donations for public or private schools clears another hurdle, state lawmakers address data centers and child marriages, and why the FBI director is planning a trip to Kentucky.

Vastly different reactions in Kentucky to President Trump's State of the Union address, the state's two-year budget bill passes out of committee, a state senator wants stiffer penalties for school officials who use public resources for political purposes, and how the state is looking to help inmates receive job training while behind bars.

Lawmakers debate a federal scholarship tax credit initiative, a bill punishing suppliers of abortion-inducing pills is filed in Frankfort, what are Glock switches and why do some Kentucky police chiefs oppose them, some Democrats say they're skipping President Trump's State of the Union address, and Thunder Over Louisville is returning to the Derby city.

State employees and retirees are bemoaning possible spikes in their state-supported health plans, a judge rules Kentucky's lawsuit against TikTok can proceed, a child psychologist discusses how social media addiction can impact a child's development, and learn about the novel way avid readers are enjoying community.

Democrats say the state should invest more in it's two-year budget plan, lawmakers advance bills related to elections, the first bill passed this session is signed into law, and Kentucky's federal delegation reacts to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision regarding President Trump's tariffs.

Kentucky Supreme Court rules a law creating a funding mechanism for charter schools violates the state Constitution, a bill calling for a one-year expulsion for any student who assaults a teacher is headed to the Senate, a lawmaker files legislation to address deaths during arrests and jail stays, and a bill that seeks to lower high energy bills becomes the first to head to Governor Beshear’s desk this legislative session.

Florida's governor asks Kentucky lawmakers to join movement to balance the federal budget, a bill addressing how minors interact with social media, advocates push for automatic restoration of voting rights, and Gov. Beshear is now an author.

Why jailers in Kentucky are renting their beds to ICE, a lawmaker wants to reward parents with cash for getting their kids ready for kindergarten, a bill to make DNA collection mandatory in felony cases, a push for automatic restoration of voting rights, and the Louisville Orchestra is again going on tour.

Some police chiefs say they back a bill that would make Glock switches illegal in Kentucky, lawmakers advance a bill that removes a requirement for lawyers, Congressman Massie says the DOJ has more work to do on the Epstein files, and why a group wants to see a regional indoor smoking ban in Northern Kentucky.