Tomorrow on #RWB join Jonathan Miller and Gus Herbert as we discuss the latest court intervention on Frankort's judicial impeachment, financial questions surrounding a state senator, and gas prices! Watch Sunday at 8:30 on @fox56news.bsky.social
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Sunday on #RWB - your power bills are on the minds of KY lawmakers. Rep. Josh Bray and Sen. Reggie Thomas explore new legislation on data centers and reforming the Public Service Commission. Plus new facilities for juvenile justice, why are they needed? Tune in Sunday on @Fox56News.bsky.social
Tomorrow on #RWB – Reps. Erika Hancock and Kim Moser debate Kentucky’s budget bill on the move, House Bill 1, and share reactions to the State of the Union. Tune in Sunday at 8:30AM on FOX 56 News
#HappeningNow KY House is taking up the amended “first draft” budget bill. Committee made some changes that addressed initial outcry on insurance caps, but @GovAndyBeshear and Dems believe there’s still more funding needed for Medicaid and other areas. More details on @Fox56News
Tomorrow on #RWB- Sen. Danny Carroll and @camuelforky.bsky.social join me to talk KY's Supreme Court ruling on the future of charter schools. Plus we’ll discuss why Gov. Ron DeSantis came to KY and explore the latest moving proposal for child care. Tune in on @FOX56News.bsky.social
Romans did not poll high enough to make it out of “Other”
We’re diving into the budget on #RWB. Join Rep. Anne Donworth and Rep. Josh Bray as we take a closer look at the process and the spending on Kentucky schools. Plus how did KY crews do responding to the storm? Tune in Sunday at 8:30 on @Fox56News.bsky.social
The Kentucky General Assembly will not meet Monday due to the winter storm. They currently plan to reconvene Tuesday at 4PM @fox56news.bsky.social
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