Senate makes changes to state budget bill in Frankfort
The Kentucky Senate has made changes to the executive branch budget bill that will run the state for the next two years. Keith West files this report from the state capitol for WJRS NEWS…
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New legislation deadlines expire in Frankfort
Legislators continued their work in Frankfort last week as the General Assembly enters a pivotal time of this session. Keith West files this report for WJRS NEWS… Legislators return to Frankfort today with both the […]
Proposal in Frankfort to save barrel picks for club/personal bottling
An issue involving the state bourbon industry was taken up by legislators on Thursday. Keith West has the details from Frankfort for WJRS NEWS…
Build-Ready Pad in RS focus of trip to Frankfort for local officials
Several local officials and representatives from the Lake Cumberland Area Development District, including LCADD Executive Director Waylon Wright, made the trip to Frankfort this week to vie for potential economic development funding for the area. […]
Hate crime legislation proposed in Frankfort; Senate Resolution regarding Ukraine passed
A hate crimes bill that will enhance victim protection has been proposed in Frankfort. Keith West has more on the legislation for WJRS NEWS… A Senate Resolution in support of Ukrainian sovereignty was also adopted […]
Constable reform bill advances off House floor; NIL update in Frankfort
Legislation was discussed in Frankfort this week that would greatly impact newly elected constables in the state. Here’s Keith West for WJRS NEWS… Also, name, image and likeness legislation has continued to be a hot […]
Another busy week in Frankfort for legislators
The 2022 General Assembly continued its march forward last week with several key pieces of legislation being presented by legislators. Keith West files this report from Frankfort on the activity…
Intimidation of sports officials, voter registration expansion discussed in Frankfort
With each passing day, new legislation is discussed in Frankfort. This week, a measure to make the intimidation of a sports official a Class A misdemeanor was heard by legislators. Keith West has details in […]
‘Freedom Flag’ legislation being discussed in Frankfort
There is proposed legislation in Frankfort to fly the “Freedom Flag” on the anniversary of 9/11. Keith West tells us more in this report for WJRS NEWS…
UK Coach Calipari, Sen. Wise testify about NIL bill in Frankfort
State Sen. Max Wise of Taylor County and UK basketball coach John Calipari sat side by side in Frankfort on Wednesday. Keith West explains why in this report for WJRS NEWS…