House bill to allow detention, treatment of revived overdose victims falls in Senate, likely dead now

Despite considerable support for the concept, a bill to allow first responders to detain and hospitalize individuals who have been revived after an overdose is likely dead for this legislative session, due to concerns about liability and personal freedom. House Bill 428, sponsored by Kim Moser, R-Taylor Mill, would have applied only in Lexington, Louisville…

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Senate budget vote on tap for this week

 Members of the Kentucky Senate are expected to vote this week on a two year budget.  A vote before the Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee could come as early as Tuesday.  Senate consideration of pension reforms have stalled. WEKU’S Stu Johnson asked Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer if the biennial budget document could include…

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