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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Capitol Notes: More than a Budget Happening in Frankfort
By Scott PaytonLegislative Research Commission Public Information It was written 414 winters ago that “If” was the key word in politics. And not as a bad thing. “Much virtue in If.” Now that January has mercifully blown through – and with it Tuesday’s candidate filing deadline — the landscape in Frankfort should clear of its […]
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Capitol Notes: More than a Budget Happening in Frankfort
By Scott PaytonLegislative Research Commission Public Information It was written 414 winters ago that “If” was the key word in politics. And not as a bad thing. “Much virtue in If.” Now that January has mercifully blown through – and with it Tuesday’s candidate filing deadline — the landscape in Frankfort should clear of its […]
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Keene Files Bill to Allow Governor Candidates to Pick Running Mates After Primary
Representative Dennis Keene (D-Wilder) filed legislation Friday to allow gubernatorial candidates to run independently without a lieutenant governor running mate until after the primary elections. House Bill 300 will permit a slate of candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor to appear on the ballot only in the regular election, not in the primary and require a party’s nominee for Governor […]
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Keene Files Bill to Allow Governor Candidates to Pick Running Mates After Primary
Representative Dennis Keene (D-Wilder) filed legislation Friday to allow gubernatorial candidates to run independently without a lieutenant governor running mate until after the primary elections. House Bill 300 will permit a slate of candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor to appear on the ballot only in the regular election, not in the primary and require a party’s nominee for Governor […]
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Keene Files Bill to Allow Governor Candidates to Pick Running Mates After Primary
Representative Dennis Keene (D-Wilder) filed legislation Friday to allow gubernatorial candidates to run independently without a lieutenant governor running mate until after the primary elections. House Bill 300 will permit a slate of candidates for Governor and Lieutenant Governor to appear on the ballot only in the regular election, not in the primary and require a party’s nominee for Governor […]
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Edelen, Grimes in Town as Young Democrats Kick Off State Convention in Covington
The Kentucky Young Democrats will host its annual convention in Covington this weekend, starting Friday evening. This year’s convention is hosted by Northern Kentucky Young Democrats (NKYD) through Sunday. The convention is being held at the RiverCenter Marriott. On Friday evening, the NKYD and KYD executive committees will host a reception at 7 […]
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Edelen, Grimes in Town as Young Democrats Kick Off State Convention in Covington
The Kentucky Young Democrats will host its annual convention in Covington this weekend, starting Friday evening. This year’s convention is hosted by Northern Kentucky Young Democrats (NKYD) through Sunday. The convention is being held at the RiverCenter Marriott. On Friday evening, the NKYD and KYD executive committees will host a reception at 7 […]
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Capitol Notes: Minimum Wage, Felony Expungement Bills Pass Committees
From the Kentucky Legislative Research Commission: Minimum wage bill clears House committee Legislation that would raise the state’s minimum hourly wage of $7.25 to $10.10 by July 2016 has cleared the House Labor and Industry Committee. The wage would be increased incrementally to $8.10 an hour this July, $9.15 per hour in July 2015, and […]
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Capitol Notes: Minimum Wage, Felony Expungement Bills Pass Committees
From the Kentucky Legislative Research Commission: Minimum wage bill clears House committee Legislation that would raise the state’s minimum hourly wage of $7.25 to $10.10 by July 2016 has cleared the House Labor and Industry Committee. The wage would be increased incrementally to $8.10 an hour this July, $9.15 per hour in July 2015, and […]
