“The American People Chose an Evenly-Split Senate”

“The American People Chose an Evenly-Split Senate” ‘Leading Democrats like President Biden himself have long defended [the legislative filibuster]. Democrats just spent six years using it liberally to block bills from Senator Tim Scott’s police reform to coronavirus relief.

Kentucky’s Office of Unemployment Insurance Begins Paying CAA Extension Programs

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan.

State Representative Lisa Willner to file bills protecting protestors, de-militarizing police

LOUISVILLE – Looking to better protect the safety and legal rights of protestors and stop the militarization of police, state Representative Lisa Willner announced this morning that she would file three bills tomorrow to limit intimidating and potentially harmful tactics used by law enforcement.

Rep. Hart update

By Mark Hart, District 78 Representative         The first day of the 2021 Regular Session was dramatically different from previous years, with face masks, social distancing, and the use of technology to allow some members to participate virtually from anywhere on the Capitol campus.

Senator Schroder’s Update

By Wil Schroder, District 24 Senator     With the legislature being out of session during a majority of the pandemic, lawmakers moved quickly to address concerns about state government’s response to COVID-19 during the first week of the 2021 Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly.

Attorney General Cameron Launches ‘Your Eyes Save Lives' Statewide Human Trafficking Awareness Campaign

FRANKFORT, Ky. (January 11, 2021) – Attorney General Daniel Cameron today announced his Office of Trafficking and Abuse Prevention and Prosecution (TAPP) launched a statewide human trafficking awareness and training campaign titled “Your Eyes Save Lives.

Gov. Beshear, Legislative Leaders Agree to Delay State of the Commonwealth

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 6, 2021) –) – Gov.

‘Born-alive’ bill clears Senate committee

FRANKFORT – Legislation titled the Born-Alive Infant Protection Act passed the Kentucky Senate Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection Committee today. The measure, known as Senate Bill 9, would require that an infant born alive to be given the appropriate medical care to preserve life.