Join Sen. Robin Webb @KYSenate.bsky.social and Sen. Reggie Thomas this frosty weekend as we look at several school proposals, Logan's Law, and the Gov's big Switzerland trip. Tune in after extended morning news coverage of the winter storm on @FOX56news.bsky.social

Sunday on #RWB join @kydeservesmoore.bsky.social and Rep. TJ Roberts as we ask where is the House GOP Budget? Plus will Frankfort’s solutions for driver’s license hiccups work? And what are the merits of some headline-grabbing legislation. Tune in Sunday at 8:30AM on @FOX56News.bsky.social

Also this morning in Senate Transportation, Sen. Jimmy Higdon’s hands-free phone bill moves forward. More discussion on its funding for signs/training materials and whether it should apply at red lights. Background here: fox56news.com/news/kentuck... @Fox56News.bsky.social

Sen. Aaron Reed’s bill to localize some drivers licenses services at local county offices, SB 7, has passed committee unanimously this morning. My reporting on its filing yesterday: fox56news.com/news/kentuck... @Fox56News.bsky.social

Greetings from the Thomas D. Clark Center for KY History where Gov. Andy Beshear is set to deliver his combined State of the Commonwealth and Budget Address. Watch live here fox56news.com/news/local/g...

The 2026 General Assembly session has officially begun, “in the parking lot” as Speaker David Osborne quipped. This is the first session held in temporary chambers while extensive renovations are being done to the Capitol building @Fox56News

Tune in tomorrow on Red, White, and Bluegrass for a preview of the 2026 session and more in a year-end interview with Senate President Robert Stivers @kysenate.bsky.social @Fox56News.bsky.social

Tomorrow on #RWB Tomorrow on #RWB join State Sens. Karen Berge and Steve West for a roundtable on: -More Pre-k-for-all Endorsements -Technology in the Classroom -What will the defining issue of 2026 be? Tune in at 8:30AM on @FOX56News.bsky.social

Tomorrow on #RWB join Sen. Reggie Thomas and Rep. TJ Roberts on @GovAndyBeshear.bsky.social's latest pre-k push from the biz community – plus how much attention will housing get in the next session? And hear Jonathan Miller's analysis on @Booker4KY.bsky.social's entry into KY’s Senate race

Louisville Democratic State Sen. @cassieforky.bsky.social succeeds fmr. Sen. David Yates as caucus whip, becoming the first woman elected to Democratic leadership in the Kentucky Senate @FOX56News.bsky.social

Sunday on #RWB, it's almost budget time. @camuelforky.bsky.social and Sen. Donald Douglas discuss if the next cycle face a tighter pinch in the process. Plus, how much collaboration will happen between lawmakers and the governor - and after hemp takes a hit what happens next? @fox56news.bsky.social

Kentucky's first female Governor, Martha Layne Collins, has died at 88, according to a statement from @govandybeshear.bsky.social. @fox56News.bsky.social

Tomorrow on #RWB join @kentuckydemocrats.org Exec Dir. Morgan Eaves and fmr. RPK spokesman Tres Watson for a breakdown of new numbers in KY’s Senate race. Hear the big takeaways from new polling and fundraising and what it means at this point in the race – tune in at 8:30AM on @fox56news.bsky.social

#HappeningNow @KYOAG Russell Coleman announces a lawsuit against @Roblox calling it “the website of choice for child predators.” Coleman’s suit alleges violations of the KY Consumer Protections Act and is asking a court to permanently block it in KY @Fox56News

Sunday on #RWB join Sen. ReggieThomas and Sen. Greg Elkins @KYSenate.bsky.social with their reactions to this week’s Frankfort hearing on FCPS’ financial setbacks. Plus @RecoveringPol gives an update on the growing field for Senate. Watch Sunday on @FOX56News.bsky.social

Tomorrow on #RWB Rep. Matt Lockett and Rep. @kydeservesmoore.bsky.social drop in to discuss: -Is a budget shortfall looming? -Renewing Voting Rights Debate -Ibogaine Research in 2026? Watch at 8:30 AM on @fox56news.bsky.social

KET says due to federal cuts today they are reducing their workforce by 22%, calling it a “sad but unavoidable situation.” 15 members of staff are being laid off and 21 positions are being eliminated. @fox56news.bsky.social

It’s funny how often politics meets education! This week’s back-to-school #RWB is breaking newly implemented education policy from phone bans to cursive lessons. Join Rep. Josh Bray and Rep. Josh Watkins Sunday at 8:30 on @FOX56News.bsky.app

Sunday on #RWB – Rep. Anne Donworth and Sen. Robin Webb @kysenate.bsky.social talk recovery 3 years after deadly flooding in EKY. Plus @AndyBeshear’s national spotlight keeps growing and what to expect at this year’s Fancy farm. Tune in Sunday at 8:30AM on @FOX56News.bsky.social

Lexington Police will be holding a media conference at 2PM to give an update on Sunday’s shootings at Richmond Rd Baptist and Terminal Dr. @Fox56News

KY State Police says there are ‘multiple victims’ in a trooper-involved shooting that ended with the suspect’s death and an injured trooper. @fox56news.bsky.social will have more details throughout the day

Kentucky, we are aware of a series of incidents in Lexington around one suspect, including a trooper-involved shooting and an additional shooting at Richmond Road Baptist Church with multiple injuries. The trooper and others are being treated at a nearby hospital. 1/2

Sunday on #RWB it’s a money talk – join @Rep. Deanna Gordon and Rep. George Brown Jr. as we break down KDE funding, SNAP, and curbing a crunch on rural hospitals. Tune in Sunday at 8:30 on @FOX56News.bsky.social

Sunday on #RWB – The new feud thrusting Rep. Thomas Massie in the president's crosshairs, will @GovAndyBeshear.bsky.social's Pre-K town hall tour take off? And why there’s questions about a new school communications law. Join Rep. Matt Lockett and Rep. Rachel Roarx Sunday on @FOX56News.bsky.social

Lexington entrepreneur Nate Morris has officially joined the field for US Senate in the race to replace Sen. Mitch McConnell, announcing on the Trump Jr. podcast. He now joins 6th District Rep. Andy Barr and fmr. AG Daniel Cameron for the nomination @fox56news.bsky.social

KY Auditor Allison Ball says her office will proceed with an audit of @fcpsky.bsky.social after concerns were raised around a controversial proposed tax increase to make up for a $16 million budget deficit. That proposal was paused last night @fox56news.bsky.social

There’s been a shift in KY’s party politics. Join Sen. Robin Webb and Rep. Chad Aull @Kydemocrats.org as we analyze her transition to @kysenate.bsky.social. Plus an update on 6th District race and ‘BBB’ drama between Pres. Trump and Sen. Paul. Tune in Sunday at 8:30AM on @FOX56News.bsky.social

Kentucky’s gas tax is going down. @govandybeshear.bsky.social says July 1 the tax is dropping 1.4 cents per gallon. A release from KACO says: “The automatic decrease is due to a decline in the average wholesale price of gasoline.” A 16-gallon fill up should save about .32 @fox56news.bsky.social

#HappeningNow Fmr. Lexington councilman David Kloiber announces his campaign for KY’s 6th Congressional District, joining @cherlynnforky.bsky.social to vie for the Democratic nomination @fox56news.bsky.social

Sunday on #RWB – will @andybeshearky.bsky.social run for the White House in ’28? @erika4ky.bsky.social and Rep. Josh Bray weigh in. Plus we’ll break down new teacher pay reports and why the state is still lagging on KY’s medical cannabis rollout. Watch on @FOX56News.bsky.social

@govandybeshear.bsky.social announces KY overdose deaths are down for a third year in a row at a 30.2% rate in 2024 compared to 2023. He says 1,410 Kentuckians died from an overdose last year @fox56news.bsky.social

Election buzz is growing for both KY's Senate seat and the 6th District. Join @kydeservesmoore.bsky.social and Rep. Ryan Dotson as we break down the races, plus KY’s REAL ID delay request, and why medical cannabis is getting a closer look. Tune in Sunday morning at 8:30 on @FOX56News.bsky.social

This week on #RWB KDE launches a new recruitment effort, Sen. Reggie Thomas @kydemocrats.org and Sen. Matt Deneen @KYsenate.bsky.social talk how well it could work, plus the DEI debate continues in K-12, and we reflect on the Capitol renovations. Watch Sunday at 8:30 on @FOX56News.bsky.social

#RWB returns Sunday with Rep. Matt Lockett and @Colpamstevenson.bsky.social rounding up the latest tariff news from the week. Plus we’ll talk KY impacts from the Trump push on coal, and the General Assembly’s role after the latest natural disaster. Tune in Sunday at 8:30AM on @FOX56news.bsky.social

At Team KY @govandybeshear.bsky.social says death toll from this week’s floods is now 6. Says application for individual FEMA assistance is being submitted tomorrow, expects initial help for 10-12 counties but “rest assured there will be more” if approved Beshear says @fox56news.bsky.social

Sunday on #RWB RPK National Committeeman John McCarthy and Fmr. Congressman John Yarmuth join me to debate ‘Signalgate.’ Plus we’ll break down what’s spurring the series of 6th District town halls and if the DOGE cuts are really making an impact. Tune in Sunday at 8:30AM on @fox56news.bsky.social

Not sure if this is a symbolic gesture or just basic housekeeping. House floor leader Rep. Steven Rudy was throwing what appeared to be veto messages from @govandybeshear.bsky.social in the trash as override votes were carried out.

At today’s Team Kentucky, @govandybeshear.bsky.social says 15-year-olds will likely soon be able to start making appointments by April 2nd for a learner’s permit after signing HB 15. He says delay has to do with the time it takes to update the system making it all possible @fox56news.bsky.social

#RWB has your veto recess update Sunday. Sen. Lindsey Tichenor and @camuelforky.bsky.social talk this week’s vetoes & that last hour before the gavel dropped. Plus the Ed Dept. debate & is sports betting meeting expectations or giving buyer’s remorse? Watch at 8:30AM on @fox56news.bsky.social

This week was a race to beat a veto deadline in Frankfort! Ky Politics Weekly co-hosts Tres Watson and Jared Smith highlight the most debated bills now arriving at the gov's desk and some that went through some big changes late in the process. Tune in Sunday at 8:30AM on @fox56news.bsky.social

#Breaking KY Senate has just passed HB 4, this year’s GOP priority anti-DEI bill for public colleges and universities. The bill prohibits admissions, hiring, & scholarships based on race, nationality, sex, etc. Sen. Webb joins Rs in passing the bill @Fox56News

KY Senate has voted to “not recede” after the House did not concur on changes to HB 241. It now goes to conference cmte. The bill is an alternative NTI plan for schools that maxed their days this year, a sub added in protections for a controversial virtual school @Fox56News

Sunday morning on #RWB join me with Rep. Josh Bray and Rep. Joshua Watkins as we break down KY DOGE efforts, DEI, and Trump tariffs. Tune in at 8:30 Sunday morning on @fox56news.bsky.social

After just under 90 minutes of debate & legislative maneuvers, House Bill 4, prohibiting funding for DEI offices and considering race/sex/origin/etc. in hiring, admissions, & scholarships at public universities, has passed on party lines @Fox56News

House Bill 4 has passed out of committee on party lines. It’s this year’s proposal to end funding diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at Kentucky colleges. The bill is on track to receive a full House vote later this week @Fox56News

Sunday on #RWB I’ll welcome Rep. Anne Donworth and Sen. Donald Douglas as we discuss the impact of this week’s Trump admin visit on flood recovery. Plus: -DEI Debate on the move -KY Senate race takes off Tune in Sunday at 8:30AM on @fox56news.bsky.social

#HappeningNow Sen. Phillip Wheeler is holding a media conference ahead of a committee hearing for Senate Bill 1. The bill will create a dedicated KY Film Office to help market the state for new productions and be an administrative hub for films and tv shows shot here @fox56news.bsky.social

#Breaking SB 122 FAILS in committee on a 5-5 vote. The bill would have created statewide regulations for retail dog and cat sales, preempting what some cities have done to ban them altogether @fox56News

Sunday on #RWB Sen. Amanda Mays Bledsoe and Sen. Reggie Thomas join me this week as we break down the big news that Sen. Mitch McConnell is retiring. Plus get their thoughts on an NTI alternative plan moving through the GA and what options they’re looking at to help EKY recover from deadly flooding

It’s official. Sen. Mitch McConnell has announced he will not seek reelection in 2026. The announcement both marks the end of an era for the senior senator who has held the position since 1984 and sets up a fierce race for his successor, that’s arguably already began @fox56news.bsky.social