BY MICHON LINDSTROM KENTUCKY LEXINGTON- Rep. Derrick Graham, D-Frankfort, is making history as the first African-American to serve in Democratic leadership in the Kentucky House of Representatives. The House Democratic Caucus voted him in as Democratic Caucus Chair Wednesday. “I want to thank my fellow caucus members for their support and look forward to hitting the ground…
BY MICHON LINDSTROM | KENTUCKY – LOUISVILLE- The General Assembly will be back in session in January–with new leadership teams in place. Louisville Sen. Morgan McGarvey will be leading the Democrats in the Senate as Minority Floor Leader. While the upcoming session is a short one, there are plenty of issues to tackle. Sen. McGarvey says a…
by Tom Loftus, Louisville Courier Journal – STORY HIGHLIGHTS New teachers will continue to be placed in the state’s traditional pension system. Teachers will continue to be able to use accrued sick days when determining their pension benefits. Educators can retire with full benefits at 60. FRANKFORT – In a rebuke of the General Assembly and blow…
