Sen. Danny Carroll’s Legislative Update
Visits from advocacy groups, a ceremonial bill signing, and rallies in the Capitol Rotunda, along with the bipartisan passage of bills, marked a busy Week Four of the 2017 Legislative Session. We were excited to welcome the
Billy O’Daniel
Mr. Billy Jay O’Daniel, age 58 of Calvert City, KY died on Thursday, February 23, 2017, at his home. He was a veteran of the US Army, serving during the Vietnam Era. He was a Master Machinist
This Week at the State Capitol by Robert Weber
FRANKFORT — With the first half of the General Assembly’s 2017 session in the rear view mirror, some of the session’s major bills have already passed into law while matters like criminal justice reform and education initiatives
Gang violence prevention bill passes state House, 91-3
FRANKFORT-Children ages 11 and 12 and even younger are being recruited by criminal gangs in Kentucky, Rep. Robert Benvenuti told the state House today as he explained his bill to crack down on gangs and gang violence.
Joyce Tynes
Mrs. Joyce Carol Tynes, age 66 of Benton, KY died on Thursday, February 23, 2017, at Parkview Nursing Center in Paducah, KY. Born Saturday, December 23, 1950 in Detroit, MI, she was the daughter of the late
Del Aden
Delbert (Del) Ray Aden, age 79, of Benton, KY formerly of Davenport, IA passed away on February 22, 2017 in Paducah, KY. Del was born in Akron, OH to Leo and Verla Aden on August 13, 1937.
Committee OKs bill making it easier for Ky. felons to get jobs
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentuckians trying to overcome their criminal past could no longer be automatically denied occupational licenses under legislation approved by the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday. The measure continues efforts to revamp Kentucky’s criminal
Beshear: More tips coming in on Elder Abuse Tip Line
FRANKFORT, KY. (AP) – Attorney General Andy Beshear says the state’s Elder Abuse Tip Line is getting more tips now that calls are being answered 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Beshear worked with his staff
House Passes Bill to Create Elective Bible Literacy Courses
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Legislation that would give Kentucky’s public schools the option of offering elective Bible literacy courses was passed by the state House on Thursday after a long debate. The bill would direct the state
Bill would split local government pension funds from KRS
FRANKFORT, KY. (AP) – Local government pension funds would break away from the Kentucky Retirement Systems under a bill headed to the Kentucky Senate after winning committee approval. Republican Sen. Joe Bowen of Owensboro, the bill’s lead sponsor,