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Kentucky's Ethics Laws Stand- United States Supreme Court denies petition

Jan 04, 2020 at 06:44 pm by admin

Thanks to the Kentucky General Assembly's bipartisan action, Kentucky has a "no cup of coffee" rule that prevents individual legislators from receiving food and beverages and.... Read More

Church Leaders to Gather at the Capitol for Weekly Prayer in Action

Jan 04, 2020 at 06:34 pm by admin

January 3, 2020. The Kentucky Council of Churches is hosting Prayer in Action Days at the State Capitol each Tuesday during this year's General Assembly to pray for government.... 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

Top lobbying firms get lion's share of lobby bucks

Jan 31, 2017 at 04:08 pm by admin

While there are more lobbying interests represented in Frankfort, the number of lobbyists has decreased by eight percent in the past 10 years, indicating the growth of lobbyin.... Read More

Lobbying in KY hits all time high in 2016

Jan 31, 2017 at 04:03 pm by admin

Lobbying spending in Kentucky hit an all-time high in 2016, as $20.8 million was paid by businesses, organizations, and lobbyists pursuing their interests with the General Ass.... Read More

Historic Properties to consider Depp bronze

Jul 05, 2016 at 03:59 pm by admin

On Thursday morning, July 7th, Kentucky's Historic Properties Advisory Commission will meet at the Old Governor's Mansion in Frankfort. Item one will be a review of the use of.... Read More

Lobbying spending near $5 million in the first half of 2016 session

Mar 31, 2016 at 02:21 pm by admin

Lobbying spending in Kentucky continues its upward trend, with almost $5 million spent on lobbying in the first two months of the 2016 General Assembly, a 12 percent increase.... Read More

P3 bill clears House, goes to Senate

Feb 19, 2016 at 04:32 pm by admin

FRANKFORT--A bill that would allow government and private entities to enter into public-private partnerships to fund the Commonwealth's needs has cleared the Kentucky House. S.... Read More

Ky. LRC has a new Director: Era of sex, drugs, rock-n-roll over

Sep 29, 2015 at 02:01 pm by admin

Editorial Ky. LRC has a new Director: Era of sex, drugs, rock-n-roll over By Ivan Potter(Clinton, KY. 9-24-2015) David Byerman, from the Nevada Senate, has just signed a two y.... Read More

Fallen KY National Guard members honored

May 27, 2015 at 03:55 pm by admin

FRANKFORT, Ky. - The Kentucky National Guard Memorial was dedicated on May 25, 2015. Lt. Gov. Crit Luallen represented the Governor at the event. The Kentucky National Guard.... Read More

2015 Short Session - a stunning array of bills

Mar 31, 2015 at 03:14 pm by admin

As this short session concludes, let's recall the stunning array of issues placed on the legislative table at the beginning. From Agriculture (right-to-farm) to Banking and I.... Read More

A 4.2 million dollar toast to the 2015 General Assembly!

Mar 30, 2015 at 04:06 pm by admin

About $4.2 million was spent on lobbying during the first two months of the 2015 General Assembly. In addition, businesses and organizations spent $574,000 on advertising in s.... Read More

Effective Lobbying Tips from a Ky Legislator

Feb 04, 2015 at 04:05 pm by admin

Editor's Note - Rep. Meeks graciously shared a portion of his newsletter with us. Good advice for anyone who wants to get a point across to General Assembly members during any.... Read More

Ford's legacy - building a modern 20th century gov't

Jan 29, 2015 at 02:46 pm by admin

There was a time when Kentucky State government was total chaos. The years of 1968 through 1972, federal funds from Washington DC flowed into Kentucky without rhyme or reason..... Read More

Fulton County - far from the Capitol - takes risk on RtW ordinance

Jan 05, 2015 at 04:41 pm by admin

Why would Fulton County Kentucky pass a right to work ordinance that legal experts say is illegal? A desperate need for jobs and attention. Fulton County Kentucky is as far.... Read More