Kentucky House Democrats say despite being minority, they’ll be heard during the session

BY ANNIE ANDERSEN KENTUCKY FRANKFORT– With the legislative session just a few days from starting in Kentucky, House Democrats say their caucus is united and ready for the coming session.  In the House, Republicans hold a super majority and have a set agenda of priorities. Democrats, on the other hand, do not.  However, Minority Leader Representative Rocky…

NKY Chamber Eggs ‘n Issues will offer General Assembly Preview with Stivers and Meade

On Tuesday, January 29, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce will host Eggs ‘N Issues: General Assembly Preview.  During the event, panelists will give a preview of the upcoming General Assembly session in Frankfort and discuss the potential impact on Northern Kentucky legislative priorities. Panelists include: · Senate President Robert Stivers II, Commonwealth of Kentucky – Stiver was…

School safety bill will deal with counselors, security — but not guns

By Tom Loftus and Mandy McLaren, Louisville Courier Journal FRANKFORT – The shooting at Marshall County High School that killed two students and injured 18 others a year ago this month was the kind of tragedy that demanded a government response. That response may come during this year’s regular legislative session, which begins Tuesday. The Marshall County shooting was followed…