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New law on handicapped parking now in effect

Updated method of getting a handicapped placard aims to reduce fraudulent issuance to those who do not need them.

9/17/2018 Bowling Green Daily News Don Sergent

Deputy critical after shooting at rest stop, fugitive killed

Scott County Deputy Sheriff Jaime Morales is in critical condition following an officer involved shooting late Tuesday night.

9/13/2018 Kentucky Today Tom Latek

Calendar set for 2019 General Assembly

The 2019 Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly is scheduled to begin on Jan. 8 and will last 30 legislative days.

Bill could create registry for people convicted of animal cruelty

A bill filed for consideration in the next year's General Assembly session would create an online, public registry listing names of people convicted of animal cruelty.

9/4/2018 Messenger-Inquirer James Mayse

Lawmakers crafting legislation for 2019 General Assembly

2018 Legislative Summary

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New law on handicapped parking now in effect

Bowling Green Daily News

Deputy critical after shooting at rest stop, fugitive killed

Lawmakers crafting legislation for 2019 General Assembly

Calendar set for 2019 General Assembly

Bill could create registry for people convicted of animal cruelty

Messenger-Inquirer

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine Chao announces major infrastructure investment in northern Kentucky

Informed Infrastructure

Summit seeks solutions for struggling coal region's economy

Jobless rates fall in 110 Kentucky counties

52 AGs asking Congress to pass opioid bill

Kentucky looks at new reforms to cut jail populations

Kentucky official nominated for U.S. Dept of Education post

President Trump coming to Kentucky

Attorney General says it’s OK to post list of write-in candidates

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New state licenses mean changes for circuit court clerks, residents

Messenger-Inquirer

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Sarah Huckabee Sanders speaking at Kentucky Lincoln Dinner

New life for 1,000 Kentucky bridges

LRC Public Information

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Retiring Ky. lawmaker named one of country’s top legislators

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Floyd County attorney sues state for ending child support contract

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KACo adds to its insurance coverage for planning & zoning

Boone County judge-executive wins national election

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Some sales tax changes need to be rolled back, lawmaker says

New laws for Kentucky starting July 14

Is your county ready for the new sales tax on services?

Win for counties: Supreme Court sales tax decision

Pension Bill ruled unconstitutional

Boyd County passes mandatory Hepatitis A vaccination

Quiz: Test your knowledge on Kentucky's new sales tax

Audits: fiscal courts pay more; county clerks, sheriffs could pay less

Sports wagering legislation being crafted for 2019 General Assembly

County employee retirements up in 2018

County Election Results

Pension update shows some improvement

LRC Public Information

By the Numbers: KY Primary Elections

Legislative Session In Review for Counties 2018

How CERS & KERS pensions will change

JUST IN: CERS employer contribution rates are released

Campbell County Clerk sees rise in Independent voters approaching May primary

My CN2, Pure Politics

Bevin vetoes 5 bills, including 3 election-related ones

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Bevin signs TVA in-lieu-of-tax bill

Bevin signs pension reform bill

by Michon Lindstrom

What to know about the budget and tax bill vetos

Courier-Journal

by Morgan Watkins

CERS employer contribution phase-in finally passes

The Pension bill passed, so what's in it?

Budget passes and heads to governor

by Robert Weber

Tax reform bill passed House and Senate

Lawmakers 'making progress' with Kentucky's spending plan

Photo: Tom Latek/Kentucky Today

Workers' comp bill passes House and goes to governor

Lawmakers squeeze in time to focus solely on budget work

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Big win for TVA in-lieu-of-taxes bill

Kentucky pension bill still on 'life support,' says sponsor

by Daniel Desrochers

Committee eliminates funding for private prisons

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Workers’ compensation system reform passes through Senate

Bottom Line (KY Chamber of Commerce)

by Jacqueline Pitts

Combined House-Senate committee could begin meeting today

Workers' Compensation bill passes out of committee

Some Kentucky counties facing financial ruin

HB 609 discussed in committee

TVA in-lieu-of-taxes bill pushes toward finish line

Body camera bill moves to Senate

Bill brings hope to Kentucky roads and bridges

What's next for the Pension Reform Bill?

Bill to amp up pharmacists’ role in opioid fight goes to Senate

LRC Public Information

Budget bill now in hands of the Senate

Six takeaways from the new House budget and how it differs from Gov. Bevin's proposal

Louisville Courier-Journal

by Morgan Watkins

Top 10 changes to your pension

Making Tennessee sweat

Glasgow Daily Times

by Matt Tackett

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Terrorism bill approved by House panel

by Robert Weber

Senators look to curb sales of stolen items

by Robert Weber

Workers' Comp Reform bill passes House vote

County jailers, state medical examiners make case for funding restoration

Photo:Tom Latek

Workers' Compensation Reform bill includes benefits to workers and employers

ACTION ALERT: Critical time for TVA in-lieu-of-tax bill

What happened this week at the Capitol

Workers' Compensation Reform bill includes benefits to workers and employers

Workers’ comp reform bill heads to House floor

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Senate passes bill directing money to jail security

Senate committee moves alcohol-licensing bill

by Robert Weber

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TVA bill could bring money to county

Kentucky New Era

by Tonya S. Grace

Jailers testify regarding budget cuts

Significant Cuts Proposed for PVA Offices Will Harm Property Tax Revenues Statewide

KY Center for Economic Policy

Legislators make a case for expanded gaming

Teachers running for office rally at state Capitol

by Ryland Barton

Bill relieves battered spouses of abuser’s legal fees

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Ballot breakdown for Kentucky state offices

Bicycle helmet requirement approved by House committee

by Robert Weber

Today is Kentucky's deadline to file for political office

Medical marijuana resolution clears House hurdle

Bill would restrict naming state buildings, roads after politicians

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Senate panel moves bill to let some prisoners drive

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UPDATE: Marsy’s Law passes the House

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Opening private prisons could squeeze budgets of local jails

Bill would allow counties more money from their investments

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KACo supports TVA in-lieu-of-tax bills

KACo Legislative Luncheon

Bill addressing opioid crisis goes to House

Bill bans copies of child porn for defense

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2018 Governor’s State of the Commonwealth & Budget Address

By John Gregory

GOP Senator Offers Bill To Legalize Marijuana In Kentucky

Bill would give fiscal courts more power over taxes

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Sheriffs support more jail time for attempted murder of officers

Bill would give local governments more revenue options

Pawnbrokers Bill passes Ky House

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Jails will benefit from passing of House Bill 92

KY Sheriffs Get Initial Approval for Pawnbrokers Bill

State Senate and House not in session Friday due to weather

Election bill passes senate, could save counties millions

Survivors Council issues recommendations, including new minimum age for marriage

Kentucky’s unlikely acting speaker followed path of hard work, disappointments

Courier Journal

Scott Jennings, Columnist

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