As GOP divisions roil Congress, Kentucky legislative leaders maintain control ― mostly

FRANKFORT — The growing divide in the GOP has made it more difficult to lead on a national level, as evidenced by the ouster of the previous House speaker and the challenges of his predecessor. But in Kentucky, Republican leadership has managed to keep its leverage and present a — mostly ― unified front. There was plenty for the majority of Republicans to agree on during the legislative session that ended Monday. For instance: putting school choice funding before the voters, creating tougher penalties for certain crimes and targeting Louisville's...