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SOAR Coal summit
Community leaders are meeting in a Kentucky region hurt by the collapsing coal industry, seeking strategies to help redevelop the area's economy.
N KY infrastructure grant
Secretary Chao was joined by KY Sec. of Transportation Greg Thomas, Congressman Thomas Massie and Boone County Judge Executive Gary Moore to announce $75 million in infrastructure grants.
Animal Cruelty Bill KY
A bill filed for consideration in the next year's General Assembly session would create an online, public registry listing names of people convicted of animal cruelty.
KY Legislative Calendar General Assembly 2019 session
The 2019 Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly is scheduled to begin on Jan. 8 and will last 30 legislative days.
Jaime Morales Scott County Sheriff Deputy shooting
Scott County Deputy Sheriff Jaime Morales is in critical condition following an officer involved shooting late Tuesday night.
Handicapped Parking new law
Updated method of getting a handicapped placard aims to reduce fraudulent issuance to those who do not need them.
Kentucky Supreme Court hears pension arguments
The Kentucky Supreme Court will now decide if the public pension bill, SB 151, was constitutional after hearing oral arguments on Thursday.
CERS considers separation from Kentucky Retirement Systems
Separating the County Employees Retirement System from Kentucky Retirement Systems was debated at a meeting Monday of the Kentucky Retirement Systems Administrative Subcommittee.