McKenna Horsley

Kentucky

Kentucky Politics Reporter at Kentucky Lantern

Politics reporter for the Kentucky Lantern | Spalding University MFA 2023 | University of Kentucky 2019 | [email protected]

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State attorney general travels to border to show solidarity with Trump crackdown

3 days ago | pmg-ky2.com | McKenna Horsley

Kentucky Republican Attorney General Russell Coleman joined some of his counterparts from other states at the U.S. border with Mexico last week to back Trump administration efforts to bolster security at the site.
Kentucky may have to decide whether to pick up federal education funding slack, lawmakers hear

3 days ago | yahoo.com | McKenna Horsley

Rep. Tina Bojanowski, D-Louisville, left, speaks during the Interim Joint Committee on Education meeting. Beside her is Rep. Adrielle Camuel, D-Lexington, June 3, 2025, in Frankfort. (LRC Public Information photo)FRANKFORT — A group of Kentucky lawmakers was briefed Tuesday on a slew of changes to federal education funding coming out of Washington.
Ky. Senate Democratic leader prepares run for local office

5 days ago | dailyindependent.com | McKenna Horsley

A Kentucky Senate Democratic leader is preparing to run for local office in Jefferson County. A campaign website and social media account for Sen. David Yates, the Democratic Whip from Louisville, were updated Friday to reflect his plans to run for Jefferson County clerk next year. His website now has a campaign kick-off scheduled for Monday, June 9, with appearances by Louisville area Democrats, including U.S. Rep. Morgan McGarvey and former U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth. kAm*2E6D’ FA52E65 H63D:E6 4@>6D @?
Kentucky Senate Democratic leader prepares a run for local office

5 days ago | forwardky.com | McKenna Horsley

A Kentucky Senate Democratic leader is preparing to run for local office in Jefferson County. A campaign website and social media account for Sen. David Yates, the Democratic Whip from Louisville, were updated Friday to reflect his plans to run for Jefferson County clerk next year. His website now has a campaign kick-off scheduled for Monday, June 9, with appearances by Louisville area Democrats, including U.S. Rep. Morgan McGarvey and former U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth.
Kentucky lawmakers name five policy task forces for 2025 interim session

1 week ago | the-messenger.com | McKenna Horsley

Kentucky General Assembly leaders have announced five task forces that will meet ahead of the 2026 legislative session to discuss possible policy proposals. Some of the task forces, like the Artificial Intelligence Task Force, are a continuation of study by previous groups. Others, such as the Disaster Prevention and Resiliency Task Force, are new to this interim session.
Kentucky Senate Democratic leader prepares a run for local office

1 week ago | yahoo.com | McKenna Horsley

Sen. David Yates, D-Louisville. (Kentucky Lantern photo by Isabella Sepahban)A Kentucky Senate Democratic leader is preparing to run for local office in Jefferson County. A campaign website and social media account for Sen. David Yates, the Democratic Whip from Louisville, were updated Friday to reflect his plans to run for Jefferson County clerk next year. His website now has a campaign kick-off scheduled for Monday, June 9, with appearances by Louisville area Democrats, including U.S. Rep.
Longtime EKY Democrat joins Republican Party

1 week ago | dailyindependent.com | McKenna Horsley

A longtime eastern Kentucky Democrat has announced she is joining the Republican Party. Sen. Robin Webb, a Carter County lawmaker who has served in the state legislature since 1999, was one of two Democrats left in the statehouse representing parts of eastern Kentucky. The region was once a Democratic stronghold, turning into a Republican area over the last couple of decades. kAm$96 2?5 @E96C #6AF3=:42?D D2:5 :E H2D 2 D:8? E92E E96 s6>@4C2E:4 !2CEJ :D?’E H92E :E @?46 H2D]k^AmkAmx?
Longtime Eastern Kentucky Democrat joins the Republican Party

1 week ago | yahoo.com | McKenna Horsley

Sen. Robin Webb, D-Grayson, speaks on her floor amendments to Senate Bill 3. The logo on the cap says National Assembly of Sportsmen's Caucuses. Webb's amendments were defeated and she voted against the bill. (Kentucky Lantern photo by McKenna Horsley)A long time Eastern Kentucky Democrat has announced she is joining the Republican Party. Sen.
Kentucky lawmakers announce five legislative task forces for the 2025 interim session

1 week ago | paducahsun.com | McKenna Horsley

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Lawmakers announce five legislative task forces

1 week ago | dailyindependent.com | McKenna Horsley

Kentucky General Assembly leaders have announced five task forces that will meet ahead of the 2026 legislative session to discuss possible policy proposals. Some of the task forces, like the Artificial Intelligence Task Force, are a continuation of study by previous groups. Others, such as the Disaster Prevention and Resiliency Task Force, are new to this interim session.