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.

A religious liberty in medicine bill advances in Frankfort, Kentucky's Secretary of State says county clerks need more money, and a look back at deadly statewide flooding that hit the state one year ago.

A bill that sparks a debate over parental involvement in schools, more legislation focused on Kentucky's housing shortage, Gov. Beshear responds to the auditor's claims about questionable spending in the executive branch, and Congressman Massie engages in a heated exchange with the U.S. Attorney General over the Epstein files.

A bill letting health workers refuse care against their conscience advances, lawmakers look to put limits on how data from license plate cameras is stored, Sen. Paul and Congressman Massie hold a joint town hall, and new stops are added to the Kentucky Bourbon Trail.

Lawmakers scrutinize executive branch spending while crafting new two-year budget, why Kentucky's university professors say state lawmakers are once again attacking tenure, a new report looks at the actions of FCPS' superintendent, and the state makes another appeal to the Trump administration for federal help following yet another deadly storm.

Education has emerged as a focus of lawmakers during the 2026 Kentucky General Assembly, Democratics in Frankfort call for action when it comes to universal pre-k, Congressman Barr launches his first ad in Kentucky's U.S. Senate race, Congressman Massie says he's optimistic about his reelection chances, and Gov. Beshear calls for DHS Secretary Noem to be fired.