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Bill about hate crimes Nemes and Miller
Jefferson County legislators have filed a bill that aims to make criminal homicide and fetal homicide a hate crime in Kentucky.
Workers Compensation Black Lung
Legislation proposed would roll back the sections of the workers comp law passed this year that significantly limits the number of state-certified doctors eligible to diagnose black lung disease.
Chao TIFIA loan program
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao unveils initiative to expand access to a federal loan program that could increase rural infrastructure projects.
New Senate Standing Committee Chairs
Six out of 14 Senate standing committees will have a new chairman when lawmakers convene in January.
County Clerks legislative priorities for 2019
How to give more leeway to Kentucky voters who want to cast ballots before Election Day was considered during committee testimony from the Kentucky County Clerks Association.
Bank Franchise Tax under attack
Counties may have to give up one of their needed revenue sources, the Bank Franchise Tax.
Senator Thomas proposes election bills for voting age and early voting
Senator Reginald Thomas announces that he will file two election bills that could have a big impact on Kentucky county clerks.
House standing committee chairs announced
The House Standing Committee chairs that will serve for the next two years have been announced. Six committee chairs have changed.