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Lexington Senator Reggie Thomas

  • State Capitol
    Kentucky Lawmakers Prefile Bill Raising Minimum Wage
    Stu Johnson
    Raising minimum wage across Kentucky will once again be a topic of discussion during the 2020 General Assembly. But, it's uncertain whether the…
  • State Capitol
    2016 Version of Charter School Legislation Passes Ky. Senate
    Stu Johnson WEKU News
    The Kentucky Senate has again put its stamp of approval on charter school legislation. However, this session’s bill is different from past proposals.The…
  • State Capitol
    ‘Protected Rights’ for Business Debated in Ky Senate
    Stu Johnson WEKU News
    A so-called “protected rights” bill is heading to the Kentucky House following a full hearing in Senate on Tuesday. Supporters say the legislation would…
  • State Capitol
    Prohibition on Sale of Fetal Body Parts Passes Kentucky Senate
    Stu Johnson WEKU News
    A measure to prohibit the sale of fetal body parts in Kentucky easily won approval Wednesday in the state Senate. The sale of fetal body parts is already…
  • State Capitol
    Senate Session Moving Slower Than 2015
    Stu Johnson WEKU News
    The pace in the Kentucky Senate during the 2016 session of the state general assembly is quite different from that of last year. During 2015’s 30 day…
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