General Assembly 2018

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Special Session 2018 - HBs 1 & 2 as of first night

Dec 18, 2018 at 10:10 am by admin

http://www.lrc.ky.gov/record/18SS/HB1.htm "Except as otherwise provided, repeal, reenact, and amend the following sections: amend KRS 6.505 to provide that the "inviolable c.... Read More

Solar Open House - power and politics in rural Graves County

Oct 10, 2018 at 03:49 pm by admin

by Mary PotterLeslie McColgin and George Kennedy's house in rural Graves County is a self supporting jewel tucked behind a hill on a one lane road. The house, an eco friendl.... Read More

Governor Bevin tells Murray crowd that no worries on charter schools

Aug 02, 2018 at 03:25 pm by admin

Mayor Jack Rose marked the momentous occasion that Governor Matt Bevin is the first governor to visit the new Murray City Hall. The bank building turned municipal building on.... Read More

State Gov't spending record amount

Jul 31, 2018 at 11:49 am by admin

In the two-year budget period that ended last month, Kentucky state government spent a record $4.2 billion on personal service contracts, memoranda of agreement, and film tax.... Read More

Taxation! Where the pennies come from

Apr 05, 2018 at 03:20 pm by admin

The 2018 General Assembly is almost over. Two days left, April 13 and 14 are reserved to override any possible veto of budget by the Governor. The losers far outnumber the win.... Read More

SB 1 - the devil is in the details

Mar 05, 2018 at 04:25 pm by admin

Editor's Note: While SB 1 didn't pass, the terms were grafted into SB 151 ( a sewer bill) and passed by both Chambers. The General Assembly has finally produced a bill regardi.... Read More

Budget will zero out UK Press

Feb 20, 2018 at 11:42 am by admin

The budget submitted by Governor Bevin to the General Assembly, HB 200, will eliminate funding for the University Press of Kentucky. Without state support, the Press will be f.... Read More

Candidates receive NRA surveys days after Florida school shooting.

Feb 19, 2018 at 10:59 am by admin

On February 13th, Al Thomm of the National Rifle Association-Political Victory Fund sent letters and surveys out to Kentucky candidates. Candidates have until March 5th to ret.... Read More

Gun bills in 2018 General Assembly

Feb 15, 2018 at 05:28 pm by admin

Three bills introduced this session will change the way schools and the General Assembly deal with guns. Senate Bill 103, sponsored by Senator Stephen West (R-Paris), Sen. Ra.... Read More

House Concurrent Resolution 35 urges federal action on hemp

Feb 14, 2018 at 11:15 am by admin

Kentucky legislators in the House will vote today on HCR 35. The Resolution which is not law - but a statement of principle, urges the federal government to stop treating hemp.... Read More

How can this work? Lending money to struggling districts

Feb 13, 2018 at 03:36 pm by admin

"HB 141 Summary: AN ACT relating to the emergency revolving school loan fund account, making an appropriation therefore, and declaring an emergency. Amend KRS 160.599 to.... Read More

House Bill 252: Unemployment benefits cut by almost 1/2 if passed

Feb 13, 2018 at 02:11 pm by admin

When a job is lost through no fault of the worker, unemployment insurance provides a safety net until the worker becomes employed again. If the Republican controlled General A.... Read More

Desiree Owen announces challenge to 1st District Rep. Steve Rudy

Feb 01, 2018 at 02:31 pm by admin

Barlow, Kentucky resident Democrat Desireé Owen filed to run against Republican incumbent Steven Rudy for the Kentucky First District House seat representing Ballard, Fulton,.... Read More

Local libraries to take a hit in KY budget

Jan 31, 2018 at 03:20 pm by admin

Librarians across the state of Kentucky are expressing alarm about Governor Bevin's budget. If not changed, all state funds to public libraries will stop. That could mean the.... Read More

Marsy's Law approved by lawmakers; Ky. voters will decide on measure

Jan 25, 2018 at 03:18 pm by admin

FRANKFORT--A constitutional crime victims' "bill of rights" amendment edged closer to this fall's statewide election ballot with today's final passage of a bill proposing the.... Read More