Legislative Calendar Adjustment Proposed
The leader of the Kentucky Senate would like to see future General Assembly calendars shortened by a third over a two year period. Robert Stivers' bill,...
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Kentucky Bill Would Allow Duo Candidacy
A bill seeking to ensure a federal office holder in Kentucky can run for re-election and president of the United States at the same time is on its way...
Alcohol Monitor Bracelet Option Considered
Individuals facing alcohol related crimes could be required to wear an alcohol monitoring bracelet under a bill moving through the Kentucky general...
House Passes Distracted Driving Bill
The Kentucky General Assembly continues to give attention to the issue of distracted driving. The House passed legislation on Friday (Feb. 28) to double...
Neighbors Assist Kentucky Workers During Winter Storm
The threat of an ice storm brought help to the Commonwealth in the form of out-of-state utility crews. Kentucky Utilities spokesman Cliff Feltham says...
Local Sales Tax Option For Special Projects Discussed
Supporters of allowing Kentucky communities to propose local sales tax increases hold out hope for legislative action in the remaining weeks of the...
Agriculture Committee Passes Honeybee Resolution
The loss of honeybees across Kentucky is attracting the interest of state lawmakers. Members of the House Committee on Agriculture and Small Business...
Supporters Push To ‘Keep-It-Real’
Supporters of a dormant teen-focused alcohol program are looking to the City of Lexington to help bring it back. Keep-It-Real is a video contest that...
Greening Lexington’s Urban Landscape
Lexington officials are considering ways of increasing the number of trees in the urban area. Last week, council members were briefed on a tree survey...
Water Patrol Harrassment Bill Moves Forward
The Kentucky Senate has approved legislation that would help reduce water patrol harassment in the state. The senate committee heard testimony from a...