The state’s hourly minimum wage would increase for the first time since 2009 under a bill that passed the House today by a 54-44 vote. Under House Bill 1, sponsored by House Speaker Greg Stumbo, D-Prestonsburg, Kentucky’s minimum wage would increase in increments from the current rate of $7.25 up to $10.10. The bill calls for […]
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Ultrasound Bill Passes Kentucky Senate, Requires Verbal Description of Images
From the Legislative Research Commission: Ultrasound bill clears Senate The Kentucky Senate passed a bill today that would change the informed consent process required prior to abortion procedures. Senate Bill 8, sponsored by Sen. Whitney Westerfield, R-Hopkinsville, would add an ultrasound to the informed consent requirement for abortions performed in Kentucky. The bill would require physicians […]
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Ultrasound Bill Passes Kentucky Senate, Requires Verbal Description of Images
From the Legislative Research Commission: Ultrasound bill clears Senate The Kentucky Senate passed a bill today that would change the informed consent process required prior to abortion procedures. Senate Bill 8, sponsored by Sen. Whitney Westerfield, R-Hopkinsville, would add an ultrasound to the informed consent requirement for abortions performed in Kentucky. The bill would require physicians […]
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Chief Justice: 800 Kentucky Court Workers Fall Under Poverty Guidelines
Chief Justice of Kentucky John D. Minton Jr. told a legislative committee Wednesday that overhauling the Judicial Branch’s “broken salary structure” is his top priority in the proposed Judicial Branch budget for fiscal years 2015 and 2016. “Years of neglect have left Judicial Branch salaries woefully behind those in the private sector and the Executive and […]
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Chief Justice: 800 Kentucky Court Workers Fall Under Poverty Guidelines
Chief Justice of Kentucky John D. Minton Jr. told a legislative committee Wednesday that overhauling the Judicial Branch’s “broken salary structure” is his top priority in the proposed Judicial Branch budget for fiscal years 2015 and 2016. “Years of neglect have left Judicial Branch salaries woefully behind those in the private sector and the Executive and […]
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Chief Justice: 800 Kentucky Court Workers Fall Under Poverty Guidelines
Chief Justice of Kentucky John D. Minton Jr. told a legislative committee Wednesday that overhauling the Judicial Branch’s “broken salary structure” is his top priority in the proposed Judicial Branch budget for fiscal years 2015 and 2016. “Years of neglect have left Judicial Branch salaries woefully behind those in the private sector and the Executive and […]
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Kentucky to Have Trade Mission to United Kingdom
Governor Steve Beshear today announced he will lead a Kentucky Export Initiative (KEI) trade mission to the United Kingdom. The trade mission is set for May 11-16 and will focus on increasing commerce, promoting travel and tourism, and building business relationships between Kentucky and the United Kingdom. The KEI delegation will make stops in London […]
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Kentucky to Have Trade Mission to United Kingdom
Governor Steve Beshear today announced he will lead a Kentucky Export Initiative (KEI) trade mission to the United Kingdom. The trade mission is set for May 11-16 and will focus on increasing commerce, promoting travel and tourism, and building business relationships between Kentucky and the United Kingdom. The KEI delegation will make stops in London […]
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McDaniel’s Bill to Eliminate Treasurer’s Office Clears Senate, Treasurer Not Happy
The Kentucky State Senate approved a measure, 23-15, today that would abolish the state office of Treasurer. A bill sponsored by State Senator Chris McDaniel (R-Taylor Mill) that would eliminate the Kentucky Treasurer’s Office passed the Senate Tuesday. Senate Bill 58 would amend the state constitution to dissolve the State Treasurer’s office at the end […]
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McDaniel’s Bill to Eliminate Treasurer’s Office Clears Senate, Treasurer Not Happy
The Kentucky State Senate approved a measure, 23-15, today that would abolish the state office of Treasurer. A bill sponsored by State Senator Chris McDaniel (R-Taylor Mill) that would eliminate the Kentucky Treasurer’s Office passed the Senate Tuesday. Senate Bill 58 would amend the state constitution to dissolve the State Treasurer’s office at the end […]
