Legislation to tackle statewide nursing shortage
Legislators have had dialogue in Frankfort this week in hopes of shoring up the lingering nursing shortage in Kentucky. Keith West files this report from Frankfort with more…
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‘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…
Legislators hear child abuse prevention legislation pitch
Child abuse prevention legislation has been a topic of discussion among legislators in Frankfort this week. Keith West files this report for WJRS NEWS…
House Redistricting Legislation Update
Keith West files this report from Frankfort with state Rep. Jerry Miller of Jefferson County on his redistricting legislation for the state House of Representatives…
General Assembly Passes Legislation Regarding Economy in Light of COVID-19
FRANKFORT – The General Assembly gave final passage Saturday to legislation relating to the reopening of Kentucky’s economy in response to the governor’s state of emergency intended to stop the spread of COVID-19. The measure, […]
Legislation Raises Legal Age to Buy Tobacco Products to 21
Legislation to raise the nationwide legal age to buy tobacco products, including electronic cigarettes, from 18 to 21 passed Congress as part of the year-end spending bill and went to President Donald Trump on Friday, […]
Legislation Passed to Stop Robocalls
Earlier this month the U.S. House of Representatives passed the TRACE Act, a bipartisan effort to stop robocallers from flooding Americans’ phones with unwanted calls. Congressman James Comer, who represents Russell County in the First […]
Legislation Pre-Filed For Possible State Employee Pay Raise
Keith West files this report for WJRS NEWS from Frankfort concerning pre-filed legislation to give state employees pay increases tied to the consumer price index…
Pre-Filed Legislation Pertaining to Mental Health | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS
Keith West files this report for WJRS NEWS from Frankfort on pre-filed legislation that could create the Kentucky Mental Health First Aid Training Program…
Legislation Filed to Cap Insulin Costs
Keith West files the following report from Frankfort for WJRS News on pre-filed legislation that would cap out of pocket costs for insulin at $100 per month…