Ford asks community to reach out to legislators

Wednesday, March 20 by Zac Oakes

Superintendent Michael Ford opened Monday night’s school board meeting asking the public to reach out to state legislators regarding the state’s funding for public education, noting that the school system has a great amount of […]

Kentucky legislators looking to implement electronic privacy protection bill

Friday, August 4 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky legislators are looking to implement an electronic privacy protection bill, which addresses several areas of concern with technological advances. The bipartisan bill would implement measures such as prohibiting the use of drones with an […]

State legislators look back at global pandemic, what comes next

Tuesday, June 27 by Derek Aaron

A group of state legislators recently met in Frankfort concerning the lessons learned from the global pandemic. Keith West files this report from the state capitol for WJRS NEWS on the meeting and where legislators […]

Legislators discussing bill that could lead to murder charges in overdose deaths

Monday, June 12 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky lawmakers discussed a bill late last week in Frankfort that could lead to murder charges for those accused of selling drugs that lead to an overdose. House Bill 388 was brought up during the […]

Major bills passed in Frankfort as legislators adjourn short session

Monday, April 3 by Derek Aaron

As legislators wrapped up their time in Frankfort last week and this year’s short 30-day session came to an end, Charles Baglan files this final report from the state capitol for WJRS NEWS, highlighting all […]

Legislators have until Thursday to send bills to governor’s desk

Monday, March 13 by Derek Aaron

Time is winding down for legislators during the current “short session” in Frankfort. Charles Baglan files this look at last week’s activity for WJRS NEWS…

Legislators debating how much marijuana impairs a person

Friday, March 10 by Derek Aaron

At the state capitol, a Senate bill seeks to establish a numeric value for being legally under the influence of marijuana. Charles Baglan files this report for WJRS NEWS…

Just 10 days remain in Frankfort for state legislators

Monday, March 6 by Derek Aaron

Legislators can see the light at the end of the tunnel as they near the end of this year’s short session in Frankfort. Charles Baglan recaps last week at the state capitol for WJRS NEWS…

Legislators pass midway point of 2023 ‘short’ session in Frankfort

Monday, February 27 by Derek Aaron

Nearly 900 bills have been introduced as the General Assembly has passed a critical point in its 30-day “short” session. Charles Baglan files this report for WJRS NEWS on several bills moving through the process […]

Legislators take up license plate reader camera issue

Thursday, February 23 by Derek Aaron

Senate Bill 129 cleared the Senate Transportation Committee on Wednesday. It seeks to place storage time limits and use limitations on data gathered by license plate reader cameras. Charles Baglan files this report from Frankfort […]

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Ford asks community to reach out to legislators

Kentucky legislators looking to implement electronic privacy protection bill

State legislators look back at global pandemic, what comes next

Legislators discussing bill that could lead to murder charges in overdose deaths

Major bills passed in Frankfort as legislators adjourn short session

Legislators have until Thursday to send bills to governor’s desk

Legislators debating how much marijuana impairs a person

Just 10 days remain in Frankfort for state legislators

Legislators pass midway point of 2023 ‘short’ session in Frankfort

Legislators take up license plate reader camera issue

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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