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.

This week at the State Capitol

FRANKFORT – The list of issues receiving consideration from state lawmakers continued growing this week as workdays lengthened and an increased number of bills advanced through the legislative process.

House approves rental property protection bill

FRANKFORT— Tenants plotting revenge on a landlord who evicts them might think twice before doing so if Senate Bill 11 becomes law. The Kentucky House of Representatives approved SB 11 today.

Bill aims to reel in insulin drug prices

FRANKFORT – The Kentucky Senate voted 35-0 today to cap insulin copays for some Kentuckians with state-regulated insurance plans to $35 per 30-day supply. “It makes insulin much more affordable for Kentuckians,” Sen. Jared Carpenter, R-Berea, said of the measure, known as House Bill 95.

Lawmakers reach halfway point of 2021 Session

By Rep. Mark Hart 78th District     As we begin March, it is hard to believe that this will be our last full week of this year’s session. We are focused on what our state needs today, and how we can best prepare for tomorrow.