Bill That Would Determine Where Lawsuits Against the State, Elected Officials Are Filed Moves Ahead

BY ERIN KELLY KENTUCKY FRANKFORT, Ky. — After a year that saw Kentuckians challenge Gov. Andy Beshear’s executive orders on COVID-19, lawmakers are discussing House Bill 3. What You Need To Know Lawmakers discuss House Bill 3 Bill would allow people to file lawsuits against state, challenges to executive orders in the circuit court of the county…

Kentucky House passes four state budget bills which go to Senate; hope to complete budget this month

By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky House passed four of the five state budget bills on Monday, along with a measure to reorganize the General Assembly’s Program Review and Investigations Committee. Ordinarily, lawmakers approve a two-year budget during their sessions in even-numbered years.  But due to the COVID-19 pandemic and uncertainty about how it…

KAM recognizes Gooch, Raque Adams in inaugural Law-MAKER legislative awards

FRANKFORT, Ky. – This week the Kentucky Association of Manufacturers (KAM) presented the first-ever Law-MAKER awards to outstanding members of the Kentucky General Assembly. These annual awards were created to honor legislators who have made a difference for manufacturers, constituents and companies that make up the backbone of Kentucky’s economy. “We’re grateful to these legislators for…