Senate President Robert files paperwork for reelection in Kentucky District 25
By Chip Hutchinson Kentucky Today Senate President Robert Stivers has filed paperwork to seek re-election from Kentucky’s District 25. Stivers,…
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Robert Stivers: We need our power plants more than ever and must protect our grid and coal-fired plants
Kentucky residents deserve to have their energy needs met at a reasonable cost without fear of brownouts or blackouts like…
Bill Straub: Looks like Bevin managed to step on his own tail, but don’t count Mitch McConnell out yet
It was during the Republican National Convention in Houston in 1992 and renowned columnist Molly Ivins was talking about Clayton…
Council of State Governments ends national meeting, held in Covington; elected new leadership
Staff report With Kentucky State Sen. Robert Stivers as its outgoing chair, the Council of State Governments held its National…
Expanded gaming not likely as new revenue source; Senate president doubts House proposed taxes
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Don’t expect expanded gaming to come up as a new revenue source, even if the…
Some Kentucky lawmakers continue to push for expanded gaming, legalized casinos for pensions
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today One of Kentucky’s top lawmakers questioned last week whether a constitutional amendment is necessary to…
Council of State Governments reports on the top five issues for states in 2018 in nine categories
Policy experts at The Council of State Governments have selected their top issues for states in 2018 in each of…
Republican leadership meets behind closed doors to continue discussions about public pensions
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky.(KT) – Members of Kentucky Senate and House Republican leadership are still trying to…
Senate President Robert Stivers to bring CSG national conference here during his year as chair
Staff report State Senate President Robert Stivers made a special trip to Northern Kentucky recently to meet with an invitation-only…
Legislative leaders say pension reform plan is ‘closer’ but offer no details; seek long-term solutions
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislative leaders gave no details on a public pension reform plan, saying there is more…
State legislature, under Republican leadership, passes Right to Work legislation, sends to governor for signature
The Kentucky General Assembly, under the leadership of House Speaker Jeff Hoover and Senate President Robert Stivers, passed critical “worker…
KY House Republicans Majority caucus elects its leaders; four will join new Speaker-Elect Jeff Hoover
The Kentucky House Republican Majority caucus announced its leaders to join already-nominated Speaker-Elect Jeff Hoover for the 2017-2018 sessions of…