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Another week of the 2026 Legislative session has passed. At close on Friday, the General Assembly wrapped day thirteen of the 60-day session. The bill count has risen to XXX. We have seen some priority legislation filed in recent days including Medicaid reform and the reintroduction of Senate Bill 1,…

On Monday, January 27, House Appropriations and Revenue Chair Jason Petrie filed House Bill 500, which is described as a “starting point” for the budget.  This legislation provides a two-year spending plan for state agencies and programs. The initial draft focuses on protecting the state’s core needs: public safety and…

Another week of the 2026 Legislative session has passed. At close on Friday the General Assembly wrapped day nine of the 60-day session. The bill count has risen to 421. There were a handful of committee hearings this week that reported several bills in their respective chambers, however, by week’s end…

January 16, 2026 (Louisville, Ky.) – Greater Louisville Inc. announced the recipients of its prestigious Silver Fleur-De-Lis Awards which will be given to two local organizations and one individual that exemplify commitment to supporting and growing the community. Coach Beverly Yanez, Head Coach of Racing Louisville FC, will be recognized…

Metro Council held leadership elections and named chairs of committees for the new year earlier this week. Brent Ackerson (District 26) was elected to serve another term as president of the Council and Councilwoman Tammy Hawkins (District 1) was reelected as his vice chair. Councilwoman Hawkins will also serve and Chair of the Democratic Caucus with Jennifer Chappell (District 15) as her vice chair. Councilman Anthony Piagentini (District 19) was reelected to…

The 2026 Regular Legislative Session began Tuesday, January 6 and the first week was filled with 352 bill filings. GLI was on the ground in Frankfort as the session began and looks forward to advocating for your interests throughout the legislative session. Here are some big headlines from the past…

Kentucky Governor Beshear delivered his annual State of The Commonwealth at the Thomas Clark Kentucky Historical Society on Wednesday to members of the legislature. The address has historically been delivered in the Capitol to a joint session of legislators, however the building is closed for renovations until 2029. In his…