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Kentucky Senate Passage

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    The Commonwealth
    Anti-recording agriculture bill passes Kentucky Senate
    Shepherd Snyder
    Recording without permission would be a class B misdemeanor under the bill, which can result in 90 days of jail time, a $250 fine or both. It moved to the Senate floor after being passed by the Committee on Agriculture Tuesday.
  • State Capitol
    Senate Acts on Outside Attorney Fees
    Stu Johnson
    The Kentucky Senate has acted to limit attorney fees for certain personal service contracts. Proponents and opponents both say the change could affect…
  • State Capitol
    Senate Gives the Go Ahead for Lottery Game with Horse Racing Connections
    Stu Johnson WEKU News
    The Kentucky Senate has approved legislation paving the way for development of a new state lottery game that has an equine connection. Proponents say the…
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