Experts warn that more Kentucky children are accidentally ingesting marijuana edibles, a problem expected to rise as medical cannabis dispensaries open.
Two Kentucky lawmakers are trying to remove fluoride from drinking water.
House Bill 5, known as the “Safer Kentucky Act," was given final passage by the House, passing on a 75-23 vote after a tense floor debate.
The bill has passed the House, but still needs a vote in the Senate.
House Bill 159 still holds health care providers responsible for intentional wrongdoing.
Last year, lawmakers passed $17.1 million to renovate the old building into a modern, safe juvenile detention center.
State lawmakers passed more than 170 bills during the 2023 legislative session and many go into effect June 29.
The bill would make it easier to file complaints and harder for libraries to defend materials.
The proposals are aimed at helping people who have had run-ins with the law get jobs and support their families, as years-old convictions and even unproven charges still show up on employer background checks.
Lawmakers will likely have less money to spend on child services and education, when they start drafting the next budget.