Branscum talks HB 1 funding for Russell County Hospital

Wednesday, April 3 by Zac Oakes

Yesterday on local news, we reported on House Bill 1, which provided funding for a couple notable projects in Russell County. WJRS News caught up with State Rep. Josh Branscum of Russell County to talk […]

Branscum to chair House Economic Development and Workforce Investment Committee

Wednesday, January 10 by Zac Oakes

Russell County’s Josh Branscum is the new chair of the Kentucky House’s Economic Development and Workforce Investment Committee. This committee crafts policies relating to the unemployment insurance program, worker safety, and workforce development, along with […]

Branscum files for reelection to state house seat

Friday, December 1 by Zac Oakes

State Rep. Josh Branscum has filed for reelection to his seat in the Kentucky House of Representatives. Branscum, from Russell Springs, represents District 83 which includes Russell County, Clinton County, and part of Pulaski County. […]

Rep. Branscum discusses opposition to recently-passed medical marijuana; looks to 2024

Tuesday, April 11 by Derek Aaron

We conclude our post legislative session wrap-up today with Rep. Josh Branscum. First, he talked with WJRS NEWS about his opposition to the medical marijuana bill… Rep. Branscum said the coming months would still see […]

Rep. Branscum discusses opposition to recently passed sports betting bill

Monday, April 10 by Derek Aaron

Last month, Gov. Andy Beshear signed Kentucky’s sports betting bill, HB 551, into law, making Kentucky the 37th state to legalize sports betting in the United States. Rep. Josh Branscum, who represents the 83rd House […]

Branscum talks ‘solar bill’ that recently passed in Frankfort

Friday, April 7 by Derek Aaron

With solar farms becoming more prevalent around the state, Rep. Josh Branscum of Russell Springs sponsored a bill that was passed in Frankfort this past session that helps protect landowner’s rights. WJRS NEWS talked with […]

Rep. Branscum reviews 2023 legislative session

Thursday, April 6 by Derek Aaron

Rep. Josh Branscum talked with WJRS NEWS about the recently-wrapped up 2023 30-day legislative session in Frankfort and what he thought some of the session’s high points were… We’ll have more from our discussion with […]

Branscum recognized as “Friend of Kentucky Cities”

Friday, March 17 by Zac Oakes

State Rep. Josh Branscum was recognized by the Kentucky League of Cities as a “Friend of Kentucky Cities” recently. The KLC Board of Directors named Branscum a 2022 award winner for sponsoring House Bill 399 […]

Sports wagering bill passes in the House; Branscum votes against measure

Tuesday, March 14 by Derek Aaron

A House Bill allowing sports wagering in Kentucky passed the House of Representatives on Monday. It now moves to the Senate. Charles Baglan files this report from the state capitol for WJRS NEWS… Rep. Josh […]

Branscum named vice chair of economic development committee

Tuesday, December 27 by Derek Aaron

Representative Josh Branscum of Russell Springs was recently announced as the new vice chair of the Kentucky House’s Economic Development and Workforce Investment Committee. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, a committee chair […]

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Branscum talks HB 1 funding for Russell County Hospital

Branscum to chair House Economic Development and Workforce Investment Committee

Branscum files for reelection to state house seat

Rep. Branscum discusses opposition to recently-passed medical marijuana; looks to 2024

Rep. Branscum discusses opposition to recently passed sports betting bill

Branscum talks ‘solar bill’ that recently passed in Frankfort

Rep. Branscum reviews 2023 legislative session

Branscum recognized as “Friend of Kentucky Cities”

Sports wagering bill passes in the House; Branscum votes against measure

Branscum named vice chair of economic development committee

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