An almost-total abortion ban remains in place in Kentucky after a State Supreme Court decision to keep Republican-passed restrictions in place for now, there was emotional testimony in a Frankfort committee meeting today… as opponents of Senate Bill 150 say it will put trans children in danger, a group fighting for gun safety also rallied in the state capitol, the mother of a University of Kentucky student who died at a fraternity house is pleading for lawmakers to stiffen penalties for hazing, and Governor Andy Beshear says House Bill 3, a bill dealing with juvenile justice, doesn't provide the money needed to fix the system.

Lawmakers introduce bills aimed at fixing the state's juvenile justice facilities, a bill aimed at giving lawmakers oversight of relief funds advances, details on a bill that could make abortion be prosecuted as a homicide in Kentucky, a large crowd gathers in the capitol rotunda for the annual fairness rally, why students at Centre College say research shows the benefits of early childhood education outweigh the costs, and a new documentary about the flooding in Eastern Kentucky.

Lawmakers hear spending pitch to shore up Kentucky's juvenile justice facilities, a Republican lawmaker is trying again to add a constitutional amendment regarding abortion, EKU is launching a new program for manufacturing engineering, two education-related bills pass the full Senate, a new push to restore voting rights to certain felons, the Louisville Orchestra is hitting the road, and advice from some longtime lovers on what it takes to have a lasting relationship.

Legislation is introduced that could help victims of domestic violence, the Kentucky FOP is no longer profiting from so-called games of skill, one state lawmaker is pushing for a bill he says will help ensure Kentuckians don't run out of energy while another lawmaker is looking to diversify Kentucky's energy sources, meet a Kentucky lawmaker who has returned to Frankfort after serving in the 1990's, and see what researchers at a Kentucky university are doing with a byproduct of bourbon.

A bill that could help recruit new teachers advances in Frankfort, lawmakers proceed with a bill to ban TikTok on government devices, a closer look at the slot-like gaming machines creating controversy in Kentucky, a profile of a new state lawmaker, and a discussion of this week's biggest topics during the Kentucky General Assembly.

Lawmakers consider Senate Bill 150 that critics say would mean more bullying of transgender students while supporters say the bill would give parents more transparency, supporters of so-called gray machines call on lawmakers to make a legislative fix that would ensure the games can stay in place, a committee discusses a bill that would require a section of Capitol Avenue between the Capitol and the Annex building to reopen, and a Central Kentucky school district that has a preschool program unlike most others in the state.

Frankfort lawmakers debate an income tax cut and send a plan to the governor, hundreds rally at the capitol on behalf of Kentucky kids, and why one lawmaker says she's getting behind a bill to eliminate the so-called pink tax.

The Kentucky General Assembly reconvenes with a look at the state's teacher shortage, the Coalition to Sustain the Education Profession outlines some of its recommendations for shoring up the teacher shortfall, how newly proposed legislation could help with shortages in healthcare, a House impeachment committee makes its final recommendation, Louisville's Frazier History Museum is bringing history alive, and how a farm serving retired race horses is celebrating 20 years of service.

Kelly Craft responds to her comments about dismantling the Kentucky Department of Education. A preview of the biggest issues likely to be discussed when the Kentucky General Assembly returns on Tuesday. Why some Kentuckians could lose some services when the federal government ends the COVID-19 health emergency. What Kentucky is doing to address the state's shortage of large animal veterinarians. Why some college students are sticking with online learning after the pandemic.

Tens of thousands of Kentuckians still lack access to public water; Louisville's new mayor says the state of the city is strong; why state police will be stationed at certain juvenile justice detention centers; Al Cross talks with Renee Shaw about Kelly Craft's campaign; and an Eastern Kentucky man is exploring an untapped resource in the region.