Ky. Capitol Is Getting a $300 Million Makeover that Will Take Years to Complete

Ky. Capitol is getting a $300 million makeover that will take years to complete

FRANKFORT — Lucas Deaton of Walton, a lawyer for the Kentucky Bar Association, brought his 5-year-old daughter, Audrey, to see Kentucky’s grandest building — the state Capitol — before it closes to the public for several years.

Public will be on the outside as Kentucky legislature convenes in temporary quarters • Kentucky Lantern

Senate President Robert Stivers answers questions in the state Senate's temporary chamber, June 25, 2025, in Frankfort. (Kentucky Lantern photo by David Stephenson)The Kentucky General Assembly plans to convene in temporary chambers for at least the next three years while the Capitol undergoes extensive renovations.  During those years, there will be no public galleries where citizens can watch as the House and Senate debate and vote on new laws…

Public will be on the outside as Kentucky legislature convenes in temporary quarters

By MCKENNA HORSLEY Kentucky Lantern The Kentucky General Assembly plans to convene in temporary chambers for at least the next three years while the Capitol undergoes extensive renovations. During those years, there will be no public galleries where citizens can watch as the House and Senate debate and vote on new laws. No rotunda where advocates and protesters can gather for rallies. And less opportunity for citizens and lobbyists to personally…