U.S. Senate Candidate Andy Barr Visits Russell Springs

Tuesday, October 27 by WJRS Staff

Congressman Andy Barr, who represents Kentucky’s 6th District and is the Republican nominee for U.S. Senate, made a campaign stop in Russell Springs Tuesday morning. Barr met with approximately three dozen supporters at the Russell […]

Cameron makes stop in Jamestown as part of statewide Senate campaign tour

Friday, May 8 by Zac Oakes

U.S. Senate candidate Daniel Cameron was in Jamestown yesterday as part of his Kentucky First Tour. Cameron, who has previously served as the state’s attorney general, said visiting the rural parts of the state was […]

Senate candidate Cameron to make stop in Jamestown tomorrow

Wednesday, May 6 by Zac Oakes

United States Senate candidate Daniel Cameron will make a stop in Jamestown tomorrow. Cameron, who is seeking the Republican nomination for the Senate seat currently held by Mitch McConnell, will make a stop at Reel […]

Senate Bill 181 dealing with communication between students, school personnel passes through Senate

Friday, January 30 by Zac Oakes

Senate Bill 181, a refined version of last year’s bill dealing with electronic communication between students and school personnel, has passed through the Kentucky Senate. Charles Baglan files this report from Frankfort detailing some of […]

Bill that could return driver’s license renewals to county offices passes in KY Senate

Monday, January 19 by Zac Oakes

A bill that could return driver’s license renewals and duplicates to county offices has passed through the Kentucky Senate. Charles Baglan files this report with details on Senate Bill 7, sponsored by Senator Aaron Reed […]

Revised version of bill limiting student-teacher electronic communications filed in KY Senate

Tuesday, January 13 by Zac Oakes

A revised version of the controversial Senate Bill 181 was recently introduced in the Kentucky Senate. Last year, Senate Bill 181 caused quite a bit of concern from teachers, school staff and volunteers. The bill […]

U.S. Senate candidate Andy Barr makes stop in Jamestown

Thursday, October 9 by Zac Oakes

United States Senate candidate Andy Barr made a stop in Jamestown yesterday. Barr, who currently represents Kentucky’s 6th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives, made stops in Russell County along with Clinton and […]

Bill to lower age for learners’ permits heads to full senate for vote

Friday, March 7 by Zac Oakes

We’re continuing to track a bill in the state legislature that would allow 15-year-olds in Kentucky to apply for a driver’s permit. That bill passed through committee and now heads to the full senate for […]

Girdler’s “moment of silence” bill passes committee, heads to full Senate

Monday, February 24 by Zac Oakes

Last month, we reported on a bill sponsored by State Senator Rick Girdler that would require schools in Kentucky to have a moment of silence at the beginning of the day. That bill passed through […]

Senate approves bill to lower state income tax

Wednesday, February 5 by Zac Oakes

The Kentucky Senate approved a bill yesterday that will lower the state income tax from 4 percent to 3.5 percent. House Bill 1 passed through the Senate yesterday by a 34-3 vote. If signed by […]

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U.S. Senate Candidate Andy Barr Visits Russell Springs

Cameron makes stop in Jamestown as part of statewide Senate campaign tour

Senate candidate Cameron to make stop in Jamestown tomorrow

Senate Bill 181 dealing with communication between students, school personnel passes through Senate

Bill that could return driver’s license renewals to county offices passes in KY Senate

Revised version of bill limiting student-teacher electronic communications filed in KY Senate

U.S. Senate candidate Andy Barr makes stop in Jamestown

Bill to lower age for learners’ permits heads to full senate for vote

Girdler’s “moment of silence” bill passes committee, heads to full Senate

Senate approves bill to lower state income tax

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