Bill to Provide Economic Relief During Virus Passes State House

Friday, March 27 by Sean Hammond

Economic relief for COVID-19-impacted businesses and workers–including extended eligibility for unemployment–has received final passage in the Kentucky House and is now headed to Governor Beshear for his consideration. A key provision of the bill would […]

Bill Passes Senate that Would Limit Governor’s Pardon Power

Thursday, February 27 by Sean Hammond

In the wake of former Governor Matt Bevin’s questionable use of a Governor’s pardon power, a proposed constitutional amendment, known as Senate Bill 58, would certainly limit a Governor’s authority. The proposed amendment would prohibit […]

Bill that Taxes Vaping Products Passes House

Thursday, February 27 by Sean Hammond

A bill that would raise almost $50 million in new revenue over the next two fiscal years through a new wholesale tax on vaping products and increased taxes on some other tobacco products has cleared […]

Medical Marijuana Bill Passes House

Friday, February 21 by Sean Hammond

Medical marijuana took a step forward yesterday in The Kentucky House of Representatives to becoming law. The House approved the measure on a vote of 65-30 after more than two hours of debate and consideration […]

Medical Marijuana Bill Passes House Committee

Thursday, February 13 by Sean Hammond

A bill in the Kentucky legislature described by advocates as “medical marijuana” advanced out of a House committee on Wednesday. The House Judiciary Committee passed the measure on a 17-1 vote. The bill moves to […]

Tax Hike on Vape Passes House Committee

Wednesday, February 12 by Sean Hammond

A bill to curb vaping in teens has passed a house committee…

Bill that Would Arm School Officers Passes House Committee

Wednesday, February 5 by Sean Hammond

A bill that would arm school resource officers in Kentucky is a step closer to becoming law. The House Education Committee approved the measure and sent it to the full House. It has already […]

Bill that Would Arm School Resource Officers Passes Senate Committee

Friday, January 24 by Sean Hammond

The legislation is a follow-up to last year’s safety bill that required all public schools to have a trained resource officer. The bill mandates that those officers carry guns. State Senator Max Wise, the sponsor […]

Former IDA Director Passes Away

Thursday, August 1 by Derek Aaron

Gene Royalty, a former executive director of the Russell County Industrial Development Authority, recently passed away at the Jean Waddle Care Center in Somerset. He was 89 years old. Royalty retired from the IDA back […]

Bevin Backed Pension Bill Passes State House

Tuesday, July 23 by Sean Hammond

Keith West files this report from Frankfort for WJRS News on Monday’s passage of House Bill 1 for the viability of quasi-government agencies in the Commonwealth… https://jeffh26.sg-host.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/West-7-23.mp3

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Bill to Provide Economic Relief During Virus Passes State House

Bill Passes Senate that Would Limit Governor’s Pardon Power

Bill that Taxes Vaping Products Passes House

Medical Marijuana Bill Passes House

Medical Marijuana Bill Passes House Committee

Tax Hike on Vape Passes House Committee

Bill that Would Arm School Officers Passes House Committee

Bill that Would Arm School Resource Officers Passes Senate Committee

Former IDA Director Passes Away

Bevin Backed Pension Bill Passes State House

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