Legislative panel hears from first responders

Wednesday, July 21 by Zac Oakes

FRANKFORT – Kentucky lawmakers heard testimony today on how first responders across the state have held up during COVID-19. “Our EMS agencies have struggled with a multitude of challenges,” said Michael Poynter, executive director of […]

Legislative panel hears discussion on lowering jail costs

Friday, July 9 by Zac Oakes

FRANKFORT— As jail populations increase in the Commonwealth, so do jail expenses. Members of the Interim Joint Committee on Judiciary heard testimony from the Vera Institute of Justice today on how the average Kentucky county […]

Legislative Update by Rep. Josh Branscum

Wednesday, February 17 by WJRS Staff

LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Halfway point of the 2021 Session approaches Representative Josh Branscum We are almost halfway through the 2021 Legislative Session and though considered a short session, there is no shortage of legislative work left […]

Wise seeking input from Russell Countians on legislative issues

Wednesday, February 3 by Zac Oakes

State Sen. Max Wise is seeking the input of Russell Countians on legislative issues, including COVID-19 vaccines, historical horse racing, and sports gambling. You can access the survey here.

Rep. Josh Branscum Legislative Update

Monday, January 25 by Zac Oakes

The vetoes issued by Governor Beshear last week will be among the most pressing tasks on our agenda when we return to Frankfort in February. The Governor vetoed six of the seven bills we sent […]

2021 legislative session begins today, Branscum to be sworn in as new state rep

Tuesday, January 5 by Zac Oakes

The 2021 legislative session begins today as state lawmakers will converge on Frankfort to pass a one-year state budget and pass legislation for the commonwealth. State Representative-Elect Josh Branscum will also be sworn in today […]

Legislative Update

Saturday, April 4 by Sean Hammond

Over the past month the number of Kentuckians who have tested positive for COVID-19 has grown from zero to 770, the stock market has suffered record-setting plunges and unemployment numbers have skyrocketed. In this environment, […]

Legislative Update

Saturday, March 21 by Sean Hammond

With the number of COVID-19 cases on the rise in Kentucky, the Kentucky legislature is continuing the 2020 Legislative Session. Here’s Keith West with a recap on this past week…

Legislative Update

Saturday, March 7 by Sean Hammond

Legislators had another busy week in Frankfort. Here’s Keith West with a recap…

Legislative Update

Saturday, February 29 by Sean Hammond

Legislators had a busy week in Frankfort. Here’s Keith West with a recap…

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Legislative Update by Rep. Josh Branscum

Wise seeking input from Russell Countians on legislative issues

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2021 legislative session begins today, Branscum to be sworn in as new state rep

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Obituaries

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