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Republican lawmakers pass medical exceptions to KY abortion ban. Dems call it ‘false hope’
Republicans pass bill to relax and clarify medical exceptions in Kentucky’s near-total ban, in the first major move to modify the strict ban since it became law in 2022.
Kentucky Lawmakers Add Specific Medical Exceptions to the State's Near-Total Abortion Ban
Republican lawmakers inserted several medical exceptions into Kentucky's near-total abortion ban on Thursday, seeking to offer clarity to doctors fearful of breaking the law for terminating pregnancies while treating expectant mothers with grave complications.
After years of refusals, Republicans move to add medical exceptions to KY abortion ban
Republicans advanced bills to relax & clarify medical exceptions in Kentucky’s near-total ban Wednesday, in the first hearings on such bills since Kentucky banned abortion in 2022.
Kentucky Republicans rush surprise change to Kentucky’s abortion ban
Republicans pushed an unexpected update to Kentucky’s abortion ban through the state legislature this week, passing it in less than 24 hours.
GOP lawmakers seek to clarify KY abortion ban decried as ‘cruel, medically dangerous’
House Republicans moved to clarify Kentucky’s abortion law and reassure health care providers that they are free to treat complex pregnancies.
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Bill to ban DEI initiatives at public colleges, universities advances in Kentucky legislature
A bill to ban DEI initiatives at public colleges and universities in Kentucky is one step away from final passage in the ...
Kentucky lawmakers vote to ban DEI spending at public colleges
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear is unlikely to sign the bill, but Republican lawmakers hold a veto-proof supermajority in the ...
Kentucky voter registration drops since 2020 despite population increase
More than 600,000 ineligible voters have been removed from Kentucky's rolls in the last five years, including 250,000 dead ...
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Kentucky Sec. of State: voter registration in the commonwealth has dropped since 2020
The Kentucky Board of Elections removed 231,110 ineligible voters last month in compliance with federal and state law. Those ...
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Kentucky Senate Passes Bill Protecting Bitcoin Self-Custody Rights
Legislation ensuring Bitcoin self-custody rights and protecting mining now heads to the Governor's desk for final approval.
KY passes bill clarifying when abortions are legal. Opponents say women will still 'suffer'
An amended bill would add language to Kentucky's abortion ban clarifying which medical treatments are protected.
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Kentucky voter registration drops since 2020 despite population increase; over 231,000 removed in February
The Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office on Friday announced the number of registered voters in Kentucky has declined ...
Kentucky passes bill banning DEI at public universities, sends it to Beshear
A bill banning diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at public colleges and universities has passed out of the House ...
Bill would change how Kentucky can lower income tax. Here's how
An amended bill moving forward in the Kentucky legislature would drastically change the state's approach to reducing its ...
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New Kentucky limits on cannabis-infused drinks advance in state legislature
The Kentucky legislation caps the amount of intoxicating THC at 5 milligrams per 12-ounce cans. And while it allows retailers ...
Vote: Greater Cincinnati, Northern Kentucky high school athlete of the week, March 10
Enquirer readers can now vote for this week's Beacon Orthopaedics & Sports Medicine Athlete of the Week for activity through ...
Trump vows to 'lead the charge' against Northern Kentucky Rep. Massie
Massie raised the ire of the president by opposing Trump's continuing resolution that would keep the government operating.