Written by Sean Moody, LEX19 reporter As legislators returned to Washington, D.C. after their Fourth of July recess, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell spoke on the Senate floor about the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. “Last month, the Court corrected one of the most egregious legal and moral mistakes of the […]
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Campbell County judge denies motion to dismiss Senate District 24 recount case, now heads to bond hearing
The recount case involving Senate District 24 challenger Jessica Neal will now head to a bond hearing, after Campbell County Judge Daniel Zalla denied the motion to dismiss the case filed by the state Board of Elections. “The State Board of Elections is disappointed that Judge Zalla does not see these faulty recount petitions in […]
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Abortion still legal in Kentucky for now after state Supreme Court denies motion to dismiss
Abortion in Kentucky is still legal after the Kentucky Supreme Court denied Attorney General Daniel Cameron’s emergency motion to dismiss a temporary injunction from Jefferson County Circuit Court Judge Mitch Perry, blocking the 2019 fetal heartbeat law and 2022’s omnibus abortion law. “The Supreme Court’s decision to continue delaying enforcement of Kentucky’s Human Life Protection […]
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Kentucky adds benefit to ease veterans’ transition to law enforcement
Gov. Andy Beshear announced Thursday that the state is launching a program that allows law enforcement agencies to hire military service members during their last 180 days of service, which allows them to continue receiving their military pay and benefits while they undergo law enforcement training.
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Beshear issues state of emergency on gas prices
Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency on gas prices Thursday. As part of the declaration, he also issued an executive order activating Kentucky’s price gouging laws. “We can’t say that gas prices are in part caused by federal policy, and then when we look at what the federal government can control, say ‘oh, […]
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Boone County to receive funds for high-speed internet at unserved homes
Boone County Fiscal Court received a state grant for $808,832 to support expansion of reliable and affordable high-speed internet access. The overall project cost is $4,880,432, including the required matching funds. This investment will expand access to high-speed internet to 2,130 currently unserved households and businesses in Boone County, a news release said. Governor Andy […]
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Secretary of State calls local candidate’s election challenge ‘frivolous’
The Kentucky Secretary of State called a local candidate’s lawsuit challenging her election loss frivolous. Jessica Neal finished second in the three-way Republican primary for Kentucky Senate District 24, an open seat currently held by the retiring Wil Schroder (R-Wilder). Shelley Funke Frommeyer defeated Neal, who serves on the Campbell County Republican Party’s election integrity […]
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Here’s what these local cities will receive in rescue plan funds
Gov. Andy Beshear announced funds exceeding $162 million for more than 360 non-entitlement cities in Kentucky from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), and a significant number of cities in Northern Kentucky are going to receive these funds. This is the second round of ARPA funding for eligible local governments, as these cities received their […]
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Sen. Thayer appointed to Kentucky Pension Oversight Board
Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown) has been appointed to the Public Pension Oversite Board. The appointment became effective Thursday, May 26. “I’ve long advocated for policies and funding to make our public employee pension systems more solvent and sustainable,” said Thayer, who was appointed by Senate President Robert Stivers. Thayer sponsored 2013’s Senate […]
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Beshear selects NKU law professor for medical cannabis committee
Gov. Andy Beshear issued an executive order Tuesday to form a 17-member medical marijuana advisory committee, which will provide feedback on cannabis for Kentuckians suffering from chronic medical conditions. The committee includes members with relevant experience regarding drug use, including opioid use disorder and addiction. He also chose those familiar with advocating for medical marijuana, […]