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Kentuckians encouraged to engage with General Assembly

Hagan Wells - 0
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) - As the General Assembly starts its interim committee meetings June 1, the public has many ways to get involved in...
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Kentucky Chamber recognizes 10 legislators for work during session

Leah Caudill - 0
10 lawmakers recognized for business support
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Lawmakers pass constitutional amendment declaring no right to abortion in KY

Tom Kenny - 0
Kentuckians will vote on the constitutional amendment in November 2022.
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State lawmakers override budget vetoes

Tom Kenny - 0
The vote to override the vetoes was 71-24 in the House of Representatives and 31-7 in the Senate.
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Several bills aimed at helping KY youth, non-profit weighs in

Bobbi McSwine - 0
Several bills that would benefit young Kentuckians have made their way through the General Assembly.
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Beshear vetoes bills limiting administration’s authority, giving AG abortion power

Steve Rogers - 0
Beshear: Stivers suggest some compromise might be possible
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Kentucky lawmakers start advancing budget bills

Steve Rogers - 0
The House Appropriations and Revenue Committee advanced “continuation” budgets seen as mere placeholders, legislators eventually will craft detailed spending plans.
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UK political professor talks KY General Assembly power grab

Bobbi McSwine - 0
Dr. Stephen Voss talks about Republican lawmakers' plans for now and potentially the future and the impact it's having.
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Education Opportunity Accounts Legislation filed in General Assembly

Erica Bivens - 0
House Bill 149 will help expand education options to majority of K-12 students
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Kentucky GOP lawmakers ready to wield clout in 2021 session

Erica Bivens - 0
General Assembly convenes 30-day session Tuesday, state budget top priority
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Horse industry calls on lawmakers to keep historical racing in Kentucky

WTVQ News Desk - 0
The Kentucky Supreme Court ruled in September that at least some of the historical racing games in betting parlors aren't legal.
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Kentucky House Majority Caucus elects leadership for 2021-22

Tom Kenny - 0
No change at the top as members of the Kentucky House Majority Caucus met at the Capitol on Thursday to elect leaders.
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Kentucky lawmakers plan for another COVID-impacted session

Tom Kenny - 0
Senate President Robert Stivers said Friday the COVID situation could limit what lawmakers can do in the upcoming legislative session.
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General Assembly to start Jan. 5, last 30 work days

Steve Rogers - 0
Session would end March 30.
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State lawmaker pre-files “Breonna’s Law” to end no-knock search warrants

Tom Kenny - 0
State Rep. Attica Scott wants to end no-knock search warrants and increase police accountability.
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Judge refuses to throw-out evidence in lawmaker’s DUI case

Tom Kenny - 0
Rep. Derek Lewis, of London, is scheduled to go to trial for DUI in late September, according to the Lexington Herald-Leader.
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Legislative task forces to study key issues

Steve Rogers - 0
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) - Eight new legislative task forces will spend the 2020 legislative interim delving into some of the most challenging issues facing...
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Support grows in General Assembly for Juneteenth holiday

Steve Rogers - 0
Majority, Minority leads issue support
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Democratic Caucus leaders request bias training be added to ethics training

Tom Kenny - 0
The Kentucky House and Senate Democratic Caucus leaders requested bias training be added to the General Assembly's mandatory annual ethics training.  
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Recap of the coronavirus-shortened legislative session

Tom Kenny - 0
We recap some of the major bills passed during the just completed legislative session.
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North Lexington community hosts first block party

Local News Maddie McQueen - 0
Kiah Arnold organized a block party for her neighborhood to bring the community together.
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Nicholas County High School baseball coach passes away after battle with cancer

athletics Bryan Kennedy - 0
CARLISLE, Ky. (WTVQ) - Nicholas County's baseball coach Travis Sims died Saturday after a long battle with cancer. Nicholas County Schools confirmed the news on...
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Off duty deputy killed in ATV crash in Hardin County

Local News Kaitlyn Shive - 0
KSP says 36-year-old Kevin Johnson of Elizabethtown was driving an ATV near the 100 block of Lincoln Avenue when he lost control..ran off the roadway and hit a fence.
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Nicholasville Police searching for suspect in fatal hit and run

Local News Kaitlyn Shive - 0
If you or anyone you know has any information you are asked to contact the Nicholasville. dispatch at 859-887-5447.
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