Frankfort

Democrats Walk Out of Meeting on Kentucky Insurance Exchange

Kenny Colston — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 22:49:11 +0000

A debate over Kentucky’s health insurance exchange ended with a walkout by Democratic lawmakers Wednesday. They were angered over an attempt by Republicans on the joint Health and Welfare committee to declare Governor Steve Beshear's executive order establishing the exchange illegal.

Motorcycle Ride Aims to Raise $100K for Memorial

Associated Press — Fri, 03 Aug 2012 13:15:31 +0000

Motorcycle riders are revving their engines for a charity ride that they hope raises $100,000 for a memorial at the National Guard Center in Frankfort. Volunteers are raising money for the Labor Day weekend ride, called Ride II Remember, which is on Sept. 2.

Special Session Begins in Frankfort

Kenny Colston — Mon, 16 Apr 2012 17:23:56 +0000

Kentucky lawmakers have returned to the capitol for a special session, and it's not clear how long they'll remain in Frankfort to finish their work.

The House gaveled in at noon today and quickly filed two bills. One measure cracks down on prescription pill abuse and another funds the state road plan.

Neither measure cleared the General Assembly during the regular session this year. And House Speaker Greg Stumbo says his chamber will work quickly to pass the bills.

Negotiators Start Talks over State Budget

Associated Press — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:31:58 +0000

Negotiators for the Senate and House have started talks to work out disagreements on spending priorities for a new state budget in Kentucky. A group of Representatives and Senators held their initial meeting this morning on the two year, 19.5 billion dollar budget.