Bill amending dilation and evacuation prohibitions during pregnancies moving forward
FRANKFORT – A second-trimester abortion procedure known as D & E would be prohibited in Kentucky for most women who are at least 11 weeks into their pregnancy under a bill that passed the state Senate today
$2.5 billion road plan heading back to house
The Senate approved Thursday a $2.5 billion Biennial Highway Construction Plan that would focus on the safety and maintenance of Kentucky’s bridges. But such important infrastructure projects will be threatened in the future, warned Senate Transportation Committee
Fiscal court to hold special meeting Friday
The Marshall County Fiscal Court will hold a special called meeting Friday, March 23 at noon. The court will have an executive session to discuss litigation regarding a breech of contract. The meeting will be held in
Judaical redistricting passes House
FRANKFORT-A judicial redistricting bill that would add court judgeships in a few areas of the state and remove judgeships from other areas has received final passage on a vote of 63-31 in the Kentucky House. House Bill
Chambers earns Singletary Scholarship
Briley Chambers has been selected to receive the Otis A. Singletary Scholarship from the University of Kentucky. The Singletary Scholarship is a competitive scholarship open to incoming UK freshmen. It has stringent eligibility requirements as applicants must
Police protection bill advanced by Senate panel
FRANKFORT — A bill that would increase penalties for intentionally exposing a law enforcement officer to bodily fluids or bodily waste was approved today by the Senate Judiciary Committee with a 7-0 vote. House Bill 193 intends
Bill to Chargest Fees for Disabled Parking Heads to Governor
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky could soon begin charging a fee for multiple disabled parking placards. The state Senate passed House bill 81 on Wednesday. The bill would charge $10 for a duplicate disabled parking placard. Disabled people can
Future uncertain for Kentucky broadband network
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Frustrated with repeated delays costing taxpayers millions of dollars, the Kentucky Senate has voted to effectively end a project that would bring high-speed internet capability to one of the poorest states in the country.
Senate plan tackles shortage of judges
FRANKFORT – With no revenue to create new judgeships, the state Senate approved a measure today to “redeploy” judges to regions seeing population growth. House Bill 348, as amended by the Senate, would add family court judges
Come Outside and Play at Land Between the Lakes
Visit the Elk & Bison Prairie 7 days a week from dawn to dusk. The animals are most active when it is coolest out. The Elk & Bison Prairie recently put in a new entrance machine. If