Sylvia Goodman
Capitol ReporterSylvia is Kentucky Public Radio's Capitol reporter. Email her at sgoodman@lpm.org.
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Despite concerns that out-of-state businesses have been able to gain advantage in the state’s medical cannabis license lottery, Kentucky’s governor insists it remains fair. -
In a TV interview, Kentucky U.S. Sen. Rand Paul said he would not support using the U.S. military to deport immigrants from the interior. -
The League of Women Voters of Kentucky released a report showing the legislature continues to rely on fast-tracking maneuvers to push bills through this session, limiting public input. -
Renewable energy company Canadian Solar Inc. announced a new industrial battery manufacturing plant in Shelbyville, representing a $712 million investment. -
A pregnant Kentuckian filed a lawsuit Tuesday against Kentucky’s two strictest abortion bans, saying she wants to “ensure that other Kentuckians will not have to go through what I am going through.” -
Proponents of Amendment 2 were counting on traditionally-blue urban areas in Kentucky to vote in favor of the “school choice” initiative. But even in the three most populous counties, it failed overwhelmingly. -
Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers said Wednesday state Republican leaders have already set an agenda for the coming year after the GOP maintained its overwhelming supermajority in both chambers. -
Republicans are likely to end up with a nearly identical supermajority in both chambers of the Kentucky General Assembly after the 2024 election. -
All six of Kentucky’s U.S. representatives sailed through the general election, each winning by significant margins. -
Amendment 2 to allow public funds to go to private and charter school education was rejected universally in Kentucky counties when the Associated Press called the race. Amendment 1 further banning noncitizen voting passed.
