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  • Kentucky Arts & Culture
    Public Pension Bill Emerges from Rowdy Committee Meeting
    Stu Johnson
    Pension reform, one of the top legislative priorities this session, is headed to the Senate floor. Committee approval of pension reforms came over the…
  • State Capitol
    Kentucky Senate to Hear Bill that Would Reduce Penalty for Underage 'Sexting'
    Stu Johnson WEKU News
    A measure that would reduce the punishment for Kentucky minors who send nude photos of themselves online or by cellphone is moving through the state…
  • State Capitol
    Senate Passes Pension Accountability Bill
    Stu Johnson WEKU News
    The state legislature continues to search for a way to address the $31 million needed to shore up its pension funds for state workers, and teachers. For…
  • State Capitol
    State Debt Reduction Bill Goes to Full Senate for Third Time
    Stu Johnson WEKU News
    Legislation aimed at reducing Kentucky's debt is headed to the Senate floor. The measure seeks to lower overall debt over time.The bill limits general…
  • State Capitol
    Possible Fix For Kentucky’s No-Jail Jailers: Cutting Their Pay
    Rae Hodge
    Top Kentucky elected officials say a measure could remedy the costly issue of elected county jailers who have no jails to run—slashing their pay…
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