Karolina Buczek

FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) — Kentucky House Democrats are pushing back against the Republican-led plan to eliminate the state's income tax, proposing instead to increase taxes on wealthy residents while federal funding faces cuts. For the last few years, Rep... See more

FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) — Several Kentucky lawmakers say that $7.25 an hour is simply not enough to live on, and they want to do what many other states have done: raise the minimum wage above the federal wage. Senator Reggie Thomas has filed several bills... See more

FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) — Kentucky House Democrats unveiled their legislative agenda for 2026 on Thursday, outlining a plan they say will help working families struggling with rising costs of living. The platform, called "A Common Vision for the Commonwea... See more

FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear delivered his annual State of the Commonwealth address Tuesday evening, focusing heavily on restoring the American Dream while facing speculation about potential 2028 presidential ambitions. "This is my... See more

FRANKFORT, Ky. (LEX 18) — Kentucky's General Assembly kicked off the 2026 legislative session on Tuesday with lawmakers facing their biggest task of the year: creating a new two-year state budget. However, Senate Democrats and Republicans disagree on the ... See more