Reports on a bill passed by senate, exempting broadband service from state administrative regulation, in Kentucky. Lack of regulation by Public Service Commission (PSC) for cable and wireless companies offering broadband services, but jurisdiction held for telephone companies; Removal of "municipal ...
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky Senate passed a measure Friday to ban TikTok from state government-issued devices, reflecting bipartisan concerns about the Chinese-owned social media app. The bill easily cleared the Senate on a 31-0 vote to advance to the House. The action reflects a ...
(AP) — Kentucky lawmakers heard the beating heart of a woman’s unborn baby Thursday as they advanced a bill that would ban most abortions in the state once a fetal heartbeat is detected. The state Senate voted 31-6 to pass the measure, continuing an aggressive push to restrict abortion...
Senate President Robert Stivers, Ky. Chamber leaders discuss benefits of federal infrastructure package –NKY Tribune – August 15, 2021 Infrastructure bill might pay for the Brent Spence Bridge. But some local members of Congress oppose it –Cincinatti.com – August 15, 2021 Kentucky chamber offi...
This Bill would allow citizens 21 years and older to posses and use up to an ounce of Cannabis as well as buy and sell it. Up to 5 plants allowed for cultivation and use and removal of penalties of paraphernalia. If approved by 3/5th’s of the House and Senate in Kentucky approve it...
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Sen. Mitch McConnell secured a victory from his home state legislature on Monday when Republican lawmakers stripped Kentucky's Democratic governor of his independent power to temporarily fill a U.S. Senate seat should a vacancy occ
The other measure, a $28 million emergency spending bill to boost resources at the Food and Drug Administration, passed by a mostly party-line vote of 231-192, and it’s unclear whether the Senate will go along. “This bill just continues the Democrats' strategy of throwing money at the ...
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The state Senate voted Thursday to strengthen Kentucky's negotiating hand in trying to land huge economic development projects by tapping into budget reserves to offer lucrative incentives.
The legality ofDFS in Kentucky is a grey area, as a bill to legalize the activity gained the majority favor in the House vote but didn’t receive enough support from the Senate. Currently, the local authorities don’t outlaw this game of skill. Until further rulings are made, players can...
Last year. the state Senate expelled Democrat Katrina Robinson after she was convicted of using about $3,400 in federal grant money on wedding expenses instead of her nursing school. Before that, state lawmakers last ousted a House member in 2016 when the chamber voted 70-2 to remove Republic...