Gov. Steve Beshear and House leaders committed on Thursday to passing casino legislation even if it doesn't set aside licenses for racetracks. But that concession might cost the bill several Democratic votes and any possible Republican votes, leaving it far short of the 60 needed to pass the House. "We're at a point now to where we do have a bill out and beginning to move. I believe all five of
Racetrack and horse industry leaders plan to meet Thursday to solidify a position on the casino gambling bill that will go to the House floor for a vote. Horsemen want five of nine casino licenses set aside for racetracks. But the bill that House Speaker Jody Richards, D-Bowling Green, has maneuvered to send to the full House would force tracks into open competition for the nine licenses. David
Hundreds of people rallied at the Capitol on Thursday for a constitutional amendment that automatically would restore the right to vote to most felons once they finish their sentences. Kentucky is one of just three states to permanently strip felons of the right to vote. Only a governor can offer a partial pardon that restores their civil rights. Under former Gov. Ernie Fletcher, who added new
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) -- The 63-59 vote Friday by which the House rejected a bill allowing school districts to offer bonuses of up to $1,000 to high school math and science teachers.
TOPEKA -- The House passes a bill designed to strengthen the state's anti-stalking law. The 123-0 vote Friday sent the bill to the Senate. The anti-stalking law requires repeated, intentional and malicious harassment.
Democrat Barack Obama accused rival Hillary Rodham Clinton on Friday of trying to "play on people's fears to scare up votes" with a television ad showing sleeping children and asking who would be more qualified to answer a national security emergency call at 3 a.m.
Barack Obama accused rival Hillary Rodham Clinton of trying to "play on people's fears to scare up votes" with a television ad showing sleeping children and asking who would be more qualified to answer a national security emergency call at 3 a.m.
TOPEKA, Kan. (AP) -- The 63-62 vote Thursday by which the House rejected a bill that would have redistributed some of the aid the state provides to school districts for programs for students who are at risk of failing.
Rapper to reveal 'uncensored' memoir    EMINEM is working on a book that's ''every bit as raw and uncensored as the man himself,'' according to his publisher.
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