Kentucky Edition

February 12, 2026

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.

February 11, 2026

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.

February 10, 2026

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.

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.