State still working to fix issues in new system handling public benefits
Work is still being done to resolve issues associated with the rocky roll-out of a new state computer system meant to help people get public…
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Justice reform council to tackle state’s high incarceration rates announced by Gov. Matt Bevin
Gov. Matt Bevin held a press conference Tuesday to announce the formation of a Criminal Justice Policy Assessment Council to study all aspects of Kentucky’s…
Action Alert: Urge legislators to pass bills essential to growing hospitality industry
Kentucky’s spirit, wine and beer industries are growing and attracting visitors from all over the world, but archaic laws are holding these industries back from…
Cost-saving corrections reform bill passes the House
A bill to reclassify some Class D felonies by creating a new misdemeanor category was passed through the House Friday with a 65-30 vote. Bill…
Senate committee passes bill to change the way lawsuits against the state are heard
The Senate Judiciary Committee passed Senate Bill 202 on Monday to modify the standards for venue and jurisdiction in actions against the Commonwealth of Kentucky….
House committee moves bill to place additional scrutiny on spending and programs of state area development districts
Legislation to bring more oversight and transparency to the state’s area development districts, entities using state and federal dollars on aging programs and employment services,…
Legislative Update: Corrections reform bill and LIFT legislation pass through committees
Corrections reform bill clears committee A bill to reclassify some Class D felonies by creating a new misdemeanor category was passed through the House Judiciary…
Tourism Cabinet urges passage of P3 legislation for positive economic impact
The Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet says the state is experiencing huge loses by not implementing public-private partnership (P3) legislation and allowing more private investments…
Cost-saving corrections reform legislation introduced with Chamber support
A bill to reclassify some Class D felonies by creating a new misdemeanor category was announced Tuesday by Rep. Brent Yonts alongside the Kentucky Chamber…
Public-private partnerships legislation clears first hurdle in House committee
The House Appropriations and Revenue Committee overwhelmingly passed House Bill 309, public-private partnership (P3) legislation, Tuesday after testimony from bill sponsor Rep. Leslie Combs and…