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With the 2026 session of the Kentucky General Assembly nearing its end, lawmakers advanced a flurry of bills this week dealing with schools, data centers and government agencies.

A Court of Appeals judge recalled the arrest warrant issued earlier this week against former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin, who was found in contempt of court.

In a bid to hasten the return of the death penalty in Kentucky, a bill that would allow execution protocols to bypass the formal rulemaking process passed a House committee vote.

Kentucky already banned nearly all child marriages in 2018, but some are still happening in violation of state law. A bill to raise the marriageable age to a flat 18 is on the move.

The state Senate advanced a bill to implement major reforms at Kentucky State University, which GOP lawmakers said was needed in order to continue funding the historically Black university.

Legislation that would make it a crime to remain within 25 feet of first responders if they believe they are being obstructed, threatened or harassed passed the Kentucky House.

The Kentucky elections bill now combines elements from other stalled legislation, increasing maximum political contributions, restricting forms of voter ID and allowing more partisanship in judicial races.

A judge issued an order of arrest for former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin, stating that he can avoid jail if he complies with order to turn over financial information.

The psychedelic drug ibogaine is a Schedule I controlled substance, but Kentucky lawmakers are considering a bill researching its uses for treating addiction and PTSD.

If you picked a random bill filed in the General Assembly this year, there’s more than a one in ten chance the original version would be devoid of meaningful content. They’re called shell bills and here’s why Kentucky lawmakers use them so much.