abortion, Kentucky

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
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — 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.
GOP lawmakers propose controversial fix to Kentucky's abortion ban
An unusual coalition says they want to ensure Kentucky doctors aren't afraid to give life-saving abortions. Reproductive rights advocates say their plan could make things worse for women.
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.
Why is an Elon Musk-backed PAC running an ad against Republican state legislators?
A group backed by Elon Musk is running ads targeting Republican lawmakers in several states over their support of a federal ...
Bill weakening Kentucky groundwater and wetland protection passes, poised to become law
About 1.5 million Kentuckians rely on drinking water from private wells or public water systems drawing from groundwater.
To Win McConnell’s Senate Seat, Kentucky Hopefuls Run Away From Mitch
As the contest turns nasty, onetime allies of Senate Republicans’ former leader are now seeking President Trump’s endorsement ...
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 income tax.
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How will Kentucky pay for flood recovery? Beshear asks legislature to commit more money
Kentucky's Democratic Governor Andy Beshear is requesting additional funding from the Republican-controlled legislature ...
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Strategy Management taps Kentucky political veteran to serve as vice president
Strategy Management, an award-winning political consulting firm based in Montgomery, Alabama, announced that Ryan Bitters ...
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 ...
'You will cost lives': Kentucky bill bans Medicaid funding for gender-affirming care
A bill that would overturn restrictions on conversion therapy has been amended to prohibit Medicaid funds from being spent on ...