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Kentucky State Senator Johnnie Turner Dies In Tragic Accident

Kentucky Senator Johnnie Turner, known for supporting coal industry and eastern Kentucky, passes away at 76. Colleagues praise his service and dedication.

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Kentucky state senator dies after driving lawn mower into an empty swimming pool

With his death coming so close to the election, Turner’s name will appear on the general election ballot, the secretary of state’s office said.

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What is the future of the death penalty in Kentucky?

There are topics which generate much debate and sometimes emotional commentary. One is abortion, which has been that kind of topic in Frankfort in recent years. There’s another which has not been formally debated but often carries a strong reaction as well.The death penalty is legal in Kentucky and has…

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Kentucky State Senate resolution urges federal payment for horseracing integrity and safety costs

In one of his final actions as Senate Majority Floor Leader, Damon Thayer attained voice-vote support for a resolution pertaining to the Horseracing Integrity and Safety Authority

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Kentucky's 60-day General Assembly session is officially in the books

60 more legislative days are in Kentucky’s governmental history books. House and Senate members took up some last minutes issues and passed on some others.

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Last-minute legislation seeks a change in Kentucky gambling oversight

Kentucky lawmakers are being asked to consider a significant change in gambling regulation at the state level. It involves the formation of a brand-new entity with broader responsibility.

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Kentucky Senate passes revenue bill with no major tax changes

Lawmakers in each chamber of the Kentucky General Assembly continue their meetings to hammer out a final budget. The mechanism for paying for items in the two-year spending plan got little fanfare in the Senate Monday.

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Floor vote on negotiated Kentucky state budget expected later this week

Kentucky House and Senate members will likely have some long days this week in Frankfort. Many bills will be voted on over the next four days before the break when Governor Beshear could deliver vetoes. Still to be worked out is a two-year year state budget.

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Voter roll maintenance legislation advances to the Kentucky Senate floor

Fisherville GOP Representative John Hodgson says gains are being made to clean up Kentucky’s voting rolls. Hodgson is sponsoring legislation that, among other things, aims to confirm the number of voters living at a particular address.

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Vaping legislation focused on underage use goes to the Kentucky Senate

The Kentucky General Assembly is tackling the issue of teenage vaping. It comes in the form of additional regulation related to the manufacturing disclosure and sale of vape products.

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Kentucky Horse Racing Commission reorganization bill on sports wagering nears final passage

Legislation to reorganize operations of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission to further sports wagering responsibilities continues to move forward.

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For a second time, the Kentucky Senate acts on rental payment measure

Legislation to prohibit local governments from enacting bans on source of income discrimination regarding rentals continues to move through the Kentucky General Assembly.

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Leaders from two different political parties agree on pace in the Kentucky Senate

The Republican and Democratic leaders in the Kentucky Senate are offering generally positive comments about the legislative pace so far. Both admit there’s likely to be more heavier orders of the day as the session draws to a close later this spring.

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A view of the Kentucky legislative future from lawmakers leaving the House and Senate Chambers

The 2024 Kentucky General Assembly session will mark the end of public service, at least for now, for a number of senators and representatives. Several members of both chambers have opted to not seek re-election when their term concludes this year.

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Veteran GOP legislative leader leaving the Kentucky Senate at the end of 2024

Long-time Kentucky GOP legislative leader Damon Thayer has plans taking him deeper into the private sector. But, his decision to not seek re-election in the state Senate doesn’t mean he’s scaling back on his political interest or involvement.

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KY Senate leader disagrees with League of Women Voter criticism of fast tracking bills

The majority floor leader in the GOP-led Kentucky Senate doesn’t see the need to make significant changes to timing when it comes to floor consideration of legislation. The Kentucky League of Women Voters released a report last week expressing concern about fast-tracking bills.

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GOP lawmakers, Dem Gov. Beshear help open Lexington’s The Red Mile for sports betting

Republican state lawmakers and Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear held separate news conferences at The Red Mile Thursday as the track began taking sports bets.

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Beshear vs. Cameron: What to expect from Kentucky’s closely watched governor’s race this fall

LEXINGTON, Ky. — The stage is officially set for what is widely expected to be the nation’s most expensive, contentious and closely watched election of 2023 — the Kentucky governor’s race.

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As 149th Derby nears, Kentucky prepares for sports betting

A recently signed bill by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear will allow Kentucky’s horse racing tracks to be licensed as sports betting facilities, which proponents and the industry hope will bring a new demographic of bettors to its track

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Abortion bills gain no ground in Kentucky with ban in place

Abortion-rights supporters in Republican-leaning Kentucky thought they had finally achieved a breakthrough when voters in November defeated a measure aimed at denying any constitutional protections for abortion

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Foes of Kentucky transgender bill push back with radio ads

A well-known Kentucky Republican has blasted the GOP’s push for transgender legislation

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Sports wagering proponents hoping to rally more votes in the next week or so

When lawmakers return to Frankfort on March 29th, a substantial issue remains on their legislative plate. That is, whether or not to legalize sports wagering across the Commonwealth.

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Bill to legalize sports wagering clears Kentucky House

A bill to legalize sports betting in Kentucky has won House passage

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Multi-faceted election modifications moving on to the Ky. Senate

An election reform bill continues to move through the Kentucky legislature. Proponents describe the measure as modifications to election law.

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Parking in Lexington remains an issue in the State Capitol

The Kentucky Senate is expected to vote on legislation pertaining to parking rates in the state’s second-largest city.

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