The following op-ed is written by State Rep. Rachel Roberts (D-Newport) I returned to Frankfort on Thursday with one purpose in mind–to pass legislation that will help the people of Kentucky through these difficult times. I was honored to have been selected as the only Democratic member from the Kentucky House of Representative to serve […]
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As Kentucky’s Only Black Woman in the Legislature, I Have a Plan to Address Racial Maternal Health Inequities
The following op-ed is written by State Rep. Attica Scott (D-Louisville) As the only Black woman member of Kentucky’s state legislature and single mother of two, I know the importance of representing all of my constituents and leaving no one behind. Far too often in Frankfort, bills are passed and signed into law that will […]
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Beshear Signs, Vetoes Bills
From the Office of Governor Andy Beshear: In the midst of leading Kentucky’s response to a worldwide pandemic that has infected more than 400 Kentuckians, Gov. Andy Beshear signed more than 35 bills last week. Gov. Beshear signed legislation prohibiting selling tobacco, alternative nicotine and vaping products to people under 21, making the transportation cabinet […]
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Governor Recommends Local Schools Stop In-Person Instruction
This story will be updated All schools in Kentucky, both public and private, should cease in=person instruction starting on Monday and lasting at least two weeks. Beshear said that schools would have the flexibility to keep their cafeterias open if students were in need of meals while instruction takes place off-site through digital means. Each […]
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Beshear: Harrison Co. Coronavirus Cases Linked; Executive Order for Rx Isused
From the Office of Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear: State public health officials and senior care leaders joined Governor Andy Beshear at the Capitol on Tuesday to talk about Kentucky’s latest cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and to talk about the ongoing preparedness and response, including strong actions to protect the state’s most vulnerable populations. […]
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Kentucky Now Has 4 Confirmed Cases of Coronavirus, Beshear Announces
There are now four confirmed cases of coronavirus in Kentucky, Governor Andy Beshear announced on Sunday afternoon. Three additional cases were reported by the governor on Sunday following his initial announcement on Friday evening that one person had tested positive in Harrison County. There are single cases in Fayette and Jefferson counties, the state’s two […]
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State Budget Plan Clears House, Heads to Senate
A $23.4 billion state spending plan that would provide pay raises for state employees and teachers, more than $1 billion to fund teacher pensions, and millions of dollars for school safety has advanced to the Kentucky Senate. House Bill 352, sponsored by House Appropriations and Revenue Committee Chair Steven Rudy (R-Paducah), passed the House on a […]
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Kentucky’s First Coronavirus Case Confirmed; State of Emergency Declared
The first coronavirus case in Kentucky was confirmed Friday afternoon by Governor Andy Beshear. Beshear declared a state of emergency on Friday, with the governor saying the order would ensure that all state entities have the necessary resources to respond. “We have been preparing and this was expected as the novel coronavirus spread throughout the […]
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House Approves Amended Voter ID Bill, Sends to Senate
A proposed voter ID requirement for Kentucky voters is on its way back to the Senate after being amended and passed Tuesday in the state House. Senate Bill 2, sponsored by Sen. Robby Mills (R-Henderson) and Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown) would require voters to present a government photo ID in order to vote, or present another […]
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Roberts Sworn in As State Representative
Democrat Rachel Roberts was sworn in as a state representative in Frankfort on Tuesday. The Newport resident and owner of the Yoga Bar won a Feb. 25 special election to fill the seat in House District 67 vacated by fellow Democrat Dennis Keene, who joined the administration of Gov. Andy Beshear as commissioner of […]
