Kentucky Edition

February 9, 2026

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.

February 6, 2026

Kentucky students stage a walkout to protest ICE, Congressman Barr says he's endorsing Congressman Massie's challenger, a bill that would give local water districts control over whether to add fluoride to drinking water advance in Frankfort, and the next steps for a city debating whether to green light a new data center.

February 5, 2026

Lawmakers advance two priority bills aimed at shaking up Kentucky's school systems, what it would mean for Kentucky to become a "Food is Medicine" state, Gov. Beshear says he's disappointed in Lexington's snow and ice removal process, and a new poll shows a tight GOP race for the U.S. Senate in Kentucky.

February 4, 2026

Kentucky's Senate president calls closure of BlueOval SK plant a "quagmire" for the state, a bill that could clear the way for cigar bars advances, U.S. Sen. McConnell checks himself into the hospital, and a data center developer looking to build in Kentucky files a lawsuit.

February 3, 2026

Lawmakers discuss ways to catch drivers illegally passing school buses, a pair of education-related priority bills pass the Senate, Gov. Beshear discusses Pre-K for All in Bowling Green, Congressman Comer confirms high-profile testimonies in the Epstein case, and Ralph Alvarado discusses why he's running for Kentucky's 6th Congressional District.