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Babbage Bulletin: Session Ramping Up; Charter Schools Saga Continues
As the General Assembly moves past its midpoint without budget action, a sweeping Kentucky Supreme Court ruling on charter schools reshapes the education debate while major policy bills continue advancing.
Babbage Bulletin: Legislature Hits 1/3 Mark as New Political Polls Hit
As the Kentucky General Assembly reaches the one-third mark, lawmakers advance major education reforms, public safety measures, and budget priorities — while new polling reshapes the state’s high-stakes Senate race.
Babbage Bulletin: Budget Arrives in State House; EOY Figures in Senate Race
The House unveils its $29.8 billion biennial budget, setting the stage for intense negotiations, while new fundraising reports reshape the high-stakes Republican primary for Kentucky’s open U.S. Senate seat.
Babbage Bulletin: Legislature Moving Bills, Budget Looms; KY Races Heating Up
As winter weather slows the Capitol calendar, lawmakers advance key firearms, education, and tax measures while high-dollar congressional and Senate primaries intensify across the Commonwealth.
Babbage Bulletin: First Week of '26 Session; Gov. Budget Address; Candidate Fillings
The 2026 session opens in a temporary Capitol setting as lawmakers begin crafting the biennial budget, hear the Governor’s final budget address, and size up a candidate field favoring continued GOP dominance.
Babbage Bulletin: Lookahead to 2026 Session
As the 2026 session begins, lawmakers face tighter revenues, a contentious budget cycle, and high-stakes debates over education, energy infrastructure, Medicaid oversight, and school choice.
Babbage Bulletin: Fancy Farm Recap – 2026 Campaign Off to the Races
The annual "Fancy Farm" political picnic offered a glimpse of Kentucky’s 2026 Senate race to replace Sen. McConnell as candidates clashed and staked out positions.
Babbage Bulletin: Primary Elections TOMORROW
Kentucky voters head to the polls Tuesday as competitive GOP primaries, open seats, and ideological challenges test the balance of power across both chambers of the General Assembly.
2020 Session: Week 3
Momentum builds for legalized sports betting as lawmakers advance key proposals, debate election reforms, and consider policy changes during a fast-moving week in Kentucky’s 2020 session.
2019 Election Summary & Analysis
Unexpectedly strong voter turnout and a razor-thin margin define Kentucky’s 2019 election, as Andy Beshear claims victory while political tensions rise and down-ballot Republicans perform strongly statewide.
2019 Special Session: The Basics
Governor Matt Bevin calls a special legislative session focused on pension reform for quasi-governmental agencies, as lawmakers weigh cost pressures, legal concerns, and potential long-term system changes.
2018 Election Summary & Analysis
Kentucky’s 2018 elections saw Republicans preserve legislative supermajorities despite national trends, with notable close races, increased female representation, and continued GOP gains in the State Senate.