Over 100 bills sits on governor’s desk

By Senator Wil Schroder District 24     This week’s 30-day Regular Session activity ended with over 100 bills on the Governor’s desk. Having already completed 28 legislative days, both the House and the Senate raced to approve bills through the process until the figurative and literal 11th hour.

This week at the state capitol

    The Kentucky Senate and House of Representatives convened only two days this week. But in terms of bills passed and the number of hours spent debating legislation, they were two of the busiest legislative days so far this year.

Legislature continues work as 2021 session nears end

By Rep. Mark Hart 78th District     The final days of the 2021 Legislative Session are quickly approaching, and my colleagues and I are working hard to enact legislation that represent our community’s views and values.

Internet, Social Media Scams Top Threats to Kentucky Investors

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 8, 2021) - The Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) today reminded investors to be on the lookout for investment schemes pitched through the internet and social media. “Kentuckians deserve for their hard-earned dollars to stay safe,” said Gov. Andy Beshear.

Supreme Court rules in favor of Christian student in critical free speech case

By SCOTT BARKLEY, Kentucky Today WASHINGTON (BP) – In an 8-1 vote, the Supreme Court ruled Monday that $1 in damages is enough to revive the lawsuit of a Georgia college student who said his free speech rights were violated in 2016 as he attempted to share the gospel.

Keeping bird feeders clean reduces risk of salmonella outbreaks

FRANKFORT, Ky. (March 9, 2021) - Kentuckians are encouraged to pay special attention to their backyard bird feeders after recent tests found salmonella in several deceased songbirds collected from Bullitt, Calloway and Washington counties.

Priority legislation further supports rural communities

By Rep. Mark Hart 78th District     While my work as your state representative has kept me busy over the past week, I have been closely monitoring how our state is responding to catastrophic flooding and how our district has been impacted.

Falmouth council member questions city electric rates

    Falmouth City Council ended its March 2 caucus with a request from Councilperson Sebastian Ernst to consider outsourcing the city’s electrical services to one of the power companies that is already in service in the county--Owen, Bluegrass, or Kentucky Utilities.