Ballot Amendment 1: Preserving our elections
Rep. Steve Rawlings (District 66)
Rep. Rawlings explains how the proposed Amendment 1 on this year’s general election ballot will close a loophole that could allow non-citizens to vote. While the amendment language is lengthy, one short, straightforward sentence adds the actual proposed change.
State on track to see next individual income tax cut in 2026
Rep. Marianne Proctor (District 60)
Overriding Gov. Andy Beshear’s veto, in 2022, the Kentucky legislature passed a tax modernization package to eliminate the state’s individual income tax over time. The next cut is projected in 2026.
Statutory Committees and Task Forces
Rep. Marianne Proctor (District 60)
Lawmakers continue to prepare for the 2025 Regular Session as task forces met to discuss the potential uses of artificial intelligence as well as identify which state policies can be changed or adopted to help folks willing to work reach their full potential.
Voters to weigh in on two proposed constitutional amendments
Rep. Steve Rawlings (District 66)
Rep. Rawlings provides the ballot and amendment language of two proposed amendments to the Kentucky state constitution, one regarding who may legally vote and the other regarding school choice.
2024 Regular Session Budget Recap
Sen. John Schickel (District 11)
The 2024 Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly concluded with a balanced budget and $3.7 billion in reserves. With large reserves like these, I am hopeful that we can further reduce the income tax in the future. This year was truly transformational, with funds aimed at projects to make Kentucky a better place to live, work, and raise a family. Key investments were made in commercial airports, regional industrial development, and statewide economic growth.
Budget Highlights: Investing in Rural Kentucky
Rep. Steve Rawlings (District 66)
Rep. Rawlings discusses how the current budget seeks to address infrastructure and other rural Kentucky needs.
Legislature’s budget efforts pay off with another record budget surplus
Rep. Mark Hart (District 78)
Rep. Hart details how the conservative-controlled General Assembly produced a budget that protects the state’s long-term wellbeing.
Budget Highlights: Public Pensions
Rep. Marianne Proctor (District 60)
Rep. Proctor explains how the current budget addresses funding of the state’s public pension liabilities. The post also includes an update on two development projects in Boone County.
Statutory Committees, Navigating Property Tax Challenges, and Certificate of Need
Rep. Marianne Proctor (District 60)
Rep. Proctor updates on the work of statutory committees and explains how property valuation works.
Lawmakers prepare for 2024 Legislative Interim
Rep. Steve Rawlings (District 66) and Rep. Mark Hart (District)
The reps’ offices provide a look at the work of joint committees ahead of the 2025 legislative session beginning January 7.