Governor signs and vetoes legislation

By Rep. Mark Hart     As we return to Frankfort to complete the final two days of this year’s regular session, we already know our agenda will be full. The Governor used the ten day veto period to issue 27 vetoes, bringing the total vetoes for this session to 34.

Two days remain in the 2021 Legislative Session

By Rep. Mark Hart District 78     I joined my fellow members of the House in passing several good, meaningful pieces of legislation this week.

This week at the state capitol

The biggest issue of the General Assembly’s 2021 session advanced this week as the Senate and House approved a budget to guide spending in the upcoming fiscal year.     The recent work on a one-year budget was unusual because lawmakers normally craft budgets that cover two-year cycles.

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.