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…

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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…

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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…

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Supreme Court extends restrictions on jury trials, grand juries and other business until April 1

The Supreme Court entered two new Administrative Orders that further extend restrictions on jury trials, grand juries, show cause dockets, judicial sales and in-person meetings of Kentucky Court of Justice committees, commissions, task forces and boards. This action was necessary to address the continued surge of COVID-19 cases across the Commonwealth. The orders: • Postpone…

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Health equity expert Lasley-Bibbs elected chair of Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky

LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Vivian Lasley-Bibbs, director of the Office of Health Equity (OHE) in the Kentucky Department for Public Health, has been elected 2021 chair of the Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky’s Board of Directors. Lasley-Bibbs has more than 25 years of public health experience. At OHE, she works to increase awareness of health disparities, enhance patient-provider…

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Pennyrile Health Department prepares to distribute COVID-19 vaccines to people 70 and older

Jack Kane, rbarnes EDDYVILLE, KY — Starting Wednesday, the Pennyrile Health Department will have COVID-19 vaccine doses available for people aged 70 and older in Caldwell, Crittenden, Lyon, and Livingston counties. The plan is to distribute the vaccines on a first come, first served basis. There is no requirement to make an appointment beforehand, and the it’s free…

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