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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.
Senate Democrats Leadership Team
Kentucky Senate Democrats elected their leadership team for the next two years.
KY Chamber of Commerce legislative agenda 2019
Some of the chamber's legislative priorities include: modernization of unemployment insurance, bail reform, improving Kentucky's legal climate, supporting sports wagering and tobacco-free schools.
BUILD grant funding for counties
U.S. Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao announced today that three Kentucky counties will receive over $59 million total in grant funding for transportation infrastructure projects.
Bevin special session
Gov. Bevin calls Kentucky legislators into a special session beginning at 8:00 p.m. this evening.