Part II of 30-day legislative session begins Tuesday

Friday, February 3 by Derek Aaron

Part two of Kentucky’s “short” 30-day session is set to convene this coming Tuesday, February 7th. Lawmakers have until February 21 to introduce new bills in the Senate and until February 22 to introduce new […]

Legislative update today at 11 at library

Tuesday, January 31 by Derek Aaron

Rep. Josh Branscum of Russell Springs and Sen. Rick Girdler of Somerset, who each represent Russell County in Frankfort, are scheduled to hold a legislative update today at the Russell County Public Library in Jamestown. […]

Legislative session underway in Frankfort

Wednesday, January 4 by Derek Aaron

The 2023 Legislative Session began Tuesday in Frankfort. Keith West files this report for WJRS NEWS…

Stay connected to the General Assembly during the 2023 legislative session

Saturday, December 31 by Derek Aaron

The Kentucky General Assembly will kick off the 2023 legislative session on January 3rd, and Kentuckians have many ways to follow along with the action. Kentuckians can use online resources to: · See the General Assembly’s […]

Lawmakers share plan with legislative committee to criminalize hazing

Friday, October 21 by Derek Aaron

Two Kentucky lawmakers plan to file legislation in 2023 to make hazing a crime in the Commonwealth. Sen. Robby Mills, R-Henderson, and Rep. Jonathan Dixon, R-Corydon, testified before the Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary […]

Legislative committee hears update on infant formula shortage

Friday, June 3 by Derek Aaron

State public health leaders testified before the Interim Joint Committee for Health, Welfare and Family Services in Covington Thursday on how they’re helping Kentucky families locate infant formula. In February, Abbott Nutrition, an infant […]

Legislative session concludes in Frankfort

Monday, April 18 by Derek Aaron

With legislative activities coming to a conclusion last week in Frankfort, Keith West takes a look back at the 2022 General Assembly for WJRS NEWS…

Constables to require training; end of legislative session draws near

Monday, March 28 by Derek Aaron

A measure that would require training for the state’s constables is headed to Governor Andy Beshear’s desk. Here’s Keith West from Frankfort for WJRS NEWS… West also recapped the previous week in the state capitol […]

Rep. Josh Branscum Discusses Legislative Session

Tuesday, January 4 by Derek Aaron

As the General Assembly gavels into session today in Frankfort, Representative Josh Branscum spoke to WJRS NEWS about the work he’ll be focusing on and the committees he serves on in the state’s capital… […]

Special legislative session begins today

Tuesday, September 7 by Zac Oakes

A special session of the Kentucky Legislature begins today, as legislators tackle issues dealing with the rise of COVID-19 cases, including in schools. The session will begin Tuesday at 10 a.m. at the state Capitol in […]

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Part II of 30-day legislative session begins Tuesday

Legislative update today at 11 at library

Legislative session underway in Frankfort

Stay connected to the General Assembly during the 2023 legislative session

Legislative committee hears update on infant formula shortage

Legislative session concludes in Frankfort

Constables to require training; end of legislative session draws near

Rep. Josh Branscum Discusses Legislative Session

Special legislative session begins today

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Jeffrey L. Scholl, 61, of Indianapolis

Robert Leach, 70, of Russell Springs

Ronald Eugene Sterner, Sr., 77, of Russell Springs

Ronald L. Wesley, 95, of Jamestown