General Assembly

Report on Constables Encourages Lawmakers Seeking to Abolish Office

Kenny Colston — Sun, 11 Nov 2012 13:53:26 +0000

Kentucky lawmakers who advocate abolishing the office of constable are emboldened by a new report from the state justice cabinet calling for just that. Constables have the same law enforcement powers as county sheriffs, but without the specific duties. Like sheriffs, the position is outlined in the constitution.

Unions, Lawyers Give Big to Super PAC Helping Kentucky Democrats Defend State House

Kenny Colston — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 18:57:21 +0000

A Super PAC that is helping defend Democrats is Kentucky state House races has raised nearly a quarter of a million dollars. Kentucky Family Values is helping Democrats beat back the GOP’s attempt to take control of the House. And one month before the election, the group reported raising $236,000. It still has $190,000 cash on hand.

Kentuckians Spending Big on "Off-Site" Wagering

Kentucky Public Radio — Mon, 15 Oct 2012 15:15:05 +0000

For the first time, the state has official figures on how much money Kentuckians bet online or over the phone on horse races that take place in the commonwealth. State Senator Damon Thayer says about $47 million was wagered in the first half of the year.

Lawmaker Wants to Expand the Availability of EpiPens in Kentucky Schools

Kenny Colston — Mon, 01 Oct 2012 06:00:00 +0000

Kentucky State Representative Addia Wuchner is continuing her push to expand the availability of EpiPens in schools. EpiPens are used to reverse the effects of reactions that usually come from insect stings or food allergies.

Special License Designation Available for Kentucky Veterans

Associated Press — Wed, 26 Sep 2012 12:50:10 +0000

Military veterans who are renewing Kentucky driver's licenses will be able to have a special designation printed on the license. The General Assembly this year authorized the designation, and the required programming for circuit court clerks' offices was finished on Monday.