This week at the State Capitol; news from the LRC
The Kentucky Legislative Research Commission provides a recap of the week’s activities in Frankfort while the General Assembly is in…
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KyCIR: State says Gynnya McMillen died of medical condition in juvenile detention center
By Ryland Barton and R.G. Dunlop Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting Sixteen-year-old Gynnya McMillen’s death earlier this year in a…
House passes budget 53-0 that protects education from Bevin’s cuts, funds pensions
Looking to protect all of education from Governor Bevin’s proposed cuts while fully meeting the state’s commitment to its public…
Kenton County begins process to upgrade radio communications; estimated completion in 2018
Kenton County Fiscal Court is beginning the process of updating their current radio system to a new a P-25 digital…
Bevin appoints Brig. Gen. Arflack as commissioner of Kentucky Department for Veteran Affairs
Gov. Matt Bevin has appointed Retired Brigadier General Norman E. Arflack as the new Commissioner of the Kentucky Department of…
Former Transportation Cabinet official Martin named new ABC malt beverage administrator
The new Malt Beverage Administrator at the Kentucky Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control is Campbell County native Carol Beth Martin,…
Ramsey names Louisville’s Dimeny Commissioner for the Department of Workplace Standards
Labor Secretary Derrick Ramsey today announced the appointment of Ervin Dimeny of Louisville as Commissioner for the Department of Workplace…
Boone County Judge/Executive Moore chosen to chair national task force on heroin abuse
Boone County Judge/Executive Gary Moore has been chosen to co-chair a national task force focused on heroin abuse. The National…
State fire marshal encourages residents to change batteries in smoke alarms this weekend
The Kentucky State Fire Marshal is reminding Kentuckians to change the batteries in each of the home’s smoke alarms when…
Hypodermic needle disposal education measure picks up amendment, surprising sponsor Denham
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A House bill to educate the public about how to safely dispose of hypodermic…
This week at the State Capitol; news from the LRC
The Kentucky Legislative Research Commission provides a recap of the week’s activities in Frankfort while the General Assembly is in…
Sexual Assault Forensic Evidence (SAFE) Act 2016 clears Senate Judiciary Committee
The Senate Judiciary Committee today unanimously passed Senator Denise Harper Angel’s bill to establish policies and procedures for the swift…
Legislative Briefs: Abortion clinic standards approved in Senate; dogfighting restrictions pass
Abortion clinic operators wanting to open new facilities in Kentucky would have to meet higher operating standards under a bill…
Rural Blog: Primary election results so far — and how rural versus cities patterns are shaping up
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton continue to score well in rural areas in the South, reports the Daily Yonder, with…
Legislative Briefs: Concealed carry bill passes House, heads to Senate; local option plan advances
Off-duty and retired law enforcement officers could carry concealed firearms anywhere that on-duty law enforcement officers carry firearms under legislation…
Ryan Quarles: Hungry Kentuckians need help — check off box on your tax return to commit to help
One in six Kentuckians is food insecure, which means they lack consistent access to enough nutritious food for an active,…
Kentucky’s annual unemployment rate for 2015 fell to 5.4 percent, ties lowest mark since 2007
Kentucky’s annual unemployment rate fell to 5.4 percent in 2015 from 6.5 percent in 2014, while nonfarm employment gained 27,700…
Kentucky Republican Presidential Caucus: by the numbers
The Republican Party of Kentucky provided this recap of Saturday’s Presidential Caucus: • 229,667 Republicans voted in the Kentucky Republican…
This week at the State Capitol; news from the LRC
The Kentucky Legislative Research Commission provides a recap of the week’s activities in Frankfort while the General Assembly is in…
Hancock resigns as Transportation Cabinet Secretary; Thomas appointed acting secretary
Gov. Matt Bevin today named Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Deputy Secretary Greg Thomas as acting Secretary. Thomas replaces Mike Hancock…
Alternate route suggested for avoiding I-75 closure near Jellico; additional detour on U.S. 25E
Commercial motor vehicles traveling south on Interstate 75 from Cincinnati may want to use an alternate route to reach destinations…
Ethics Reporter: Nearly 700 outlets lobbying General Assembly during first month, spending $2.3 million
A total of 658 businesses and organizations were registered to lobby in the first month of the 2016 General Assembly…