There is no legislative coverage scheduled for today.
There is no legislative coverage scheduled for the immediate future.
The General Assembly approves an austere, one-year state budget, as well as spending plans for the judicial and legislative branches, and a revenue measure. Lawmakers also give pension relief to quasi-governmental agencies for another year, and allow for voting flexibility in the June primary election.
Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss Kentucky's efforts to lessen the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and other news. Guests: Chris Otts from WDRB-TV in Louisville; Daniel Desrochers from the Lexington Herald-Leader; and Deborah Yetter from the Louisville Courier-Journal (by phone).
The House and Senate agree on a COVID-19 relief package for workers, businesses, and health care providers. Lawmakers also give final passage to bills on the direct shipment of alcoholic beverages to consumers, and separate governance for the County Employees Retirement System.
Once an unrivaled political power, the NRA is facing challenges from all sides. FRONTLINE examines how the NRA aligned with President Trump and his base, and finds itself under attack ahead of the 2020 election. Watch now.
Two children in Ghana recovering from enslavement embark on a mission with their rescuer. Watch now.
Renee Shaw and guests discuss the spread of coronavirus-19 disease, or COVID-19, in Kentucky. Guests: Kentucky Public Health Commissioner Steven Stack, M.D. (in a taped interview); Sen. Julie Raque Adams, R-Louisville; Rep. Joni Jenkins, D-Louisville; and Ashli Watts, president & CEO of the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce.
Kentucky along with many other states faces a shortage of public school teachers. The University of Kentucky, under the guidance of College of Education Dean Julian Vasquez Heilig, Ph.D., wants to help reverse the shortage through innovative marketing and recruitment efforts and by attracting more people of color into the profession. Renee speaks with Dr. Heilig about the college's goals for increasing diversity among Kentucky's teacher population.
Bill Bryant and a panel of journalists discuss the news of the week, including major actions by Gov. Andy Beshear to limit the spread of COVID-19 disease in Kentucky and the Kentucky Senate introducing their version of the state budget. Guests: Mandy McLaren from the Louisville Courier-Journal; Ryland Barton from Kentucky Public Radio; and John Cheves from the Lexington Herald-Leader.
Admiral James Stavridis, a retired 4-star Naval officer and former Supreme Allied Commander of the NATO Alliance, sits down with NPR host Melissa Block to talk about his new book, Sailing True North: Ten Admirals and the Voyage of Character. Watch now.
The Senate sends its version of the state budget to conference committee. Lawmakers help schools and businesses deal with coronavirus challenges, and give final passage to voter photo ID legislation. A House panel considers longer legislative sessions and a shift to paper ballots for elections.