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.

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.

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.

Rep. Joyce Beatty of Ohio is asking a federal court in Washington, D.C., to force President Trump and the board and staff of the Kennedy Center to revert to calling the arts complex The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.