Dossett Discusses Budget And State Road Plan Priorities
Ninth District State Representative Myron Dossett says the House Appropriations and Revenue Committee is closely watching the state budget and state road plan that are now in the hands of the Senate. Dossett, who is a member
Imes Details Child Protection And Election Legislation In General Assembly
Fifth District State Representative Mary Beth Imes says she was pleased to see some important bills that provide better protection for children pass the Kentucky House of Representatives. Imes says one of the bills allows better access
School Safety And Speech Therapy Among State Senate Highlights
A bill that will provide another arm of school safety is one step closer to becoming law after passing the Kentucky Senate during the past week. First District State Senator Jason Howell says Senate Bill two offers
Ham Broadcasting Becoming Employee Owned Media Company
Ham Broadcasting is transitioning to employee ownership which will make the parent company of WKDZ, WHVO, WPKY, WEKT, Your Sports Edge, and Your Ag Edge the only employee-owned media company in Kentucky and one of five in
Senate Approves Bill To Provide Improved Health Insurance Coverage For Stuttering
Legislation inspired by former University of Kentucky Basketball player Michael Kidd-Gilchrist to provide better health insurance coverage to stuttering is one step closer to becoming law in Kentucky. Senate Bill 111 that was introduced by 3rd District
Westerfield Says Bill Would Provide Child Support After Conception
Third District State Senator Whitney Westerfield is sponsoring a bill in the Kentucky General Assembly that would provide child support benefits for mothers before a child is born. Westerfield, who chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee, says this
More Than 1,400 Turn Out For H&R Agri-Power Pancake Breakfast
More than 1,400 customers and friends of H & R Agri-Power enjoyed pancakes and sausage Saturday morning at the Hopkinsville headquarters. News and Farm Director Alan Watts helped kick the day off with a broadcast on 106.5
Westerfield Files Legislation To Protect In Vitro Fertilization
Third district State Senator Whitney Westerfield, who chairs the Senate Judiciary Committee, is sponsoring legislation that would provide protection for in vitro fertilization. Senate Bill 373 creates a new chapter of KRS Chapter 216 to limit the
Senate Ag Committee Chair Says MSU Vet School Facing Challenges In Senate
Kentucky Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman Jason Howell says the Murray State University Veterinary School legislation could face challenges in the State Senate. Senator Howell says after passing the Kentucky House of Representatives with an overwhelming majority, the
State Senate Passes Bill To Expand Driver License Services
The Kentucky Senate recently passed legislation that would expand the number of driver’s license testing centers across the state. Third District State Senator Whitney Westerfield says Senate Bill 91 is aimed at requiring the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet