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July 14 New Laws
Most of the laws passed by the General Assembly during the 2018 Regular Session will go into effect on Saturday, July 14. There are various laws including everything from breweries, bicycles and brides.
Sales Tax rollback
FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) - Some tweaking may be made next year to changes enacted during the 2018 legislative session to Kentucky’s sales tax laws.
Planning & Zoning
KACo Insurance has added two important pieces to its coverage for planning and zoning, making it the most comprehensive coverage available.
Floyd Co Attrny sues
An Eastern Kentucky county attorney has sued the state Cabinet for Health and Family Services for ending its contract with him to collect child support payments.
Jody Richards
Rep. Jody Richards, D-Bowling Green, was named the third-most productive state representative in the nation.
Bridging KY
Kentucky transportation officials plan to repair or replace 1,000 bridges in six years despite forecasting stagnant growth in the road fund.
Sarah Huckabee Sanders
White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders is speaking this month at the Republican Party of Kentucky's Lincoln Dinner.
REAL ID
REAL IDs are coming to Kentucky next year, but local officials are advising residents to get their documents in order before the new system takes effect at the beginning of 2019.