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With his death coming so close to the election, Turner’s name will appear on the general election ballot, the secretary of state’s office said.

There are topics which generate much debate and sometimes emotional commentary. One is abortion, which has been that kind of topic in Frankfort in recent years. There’s another which has not been formally debated but often carries a strong reaction as well.The death penalty is legal in Kentucky and has…

Kentucky House and Senate members will likely have some long days this week in Frankfort. Many bills will be voted on over the next four days before the break when Governor Beshear could deliver vetoes. Still to be worked out is a two-year year state budget.

Fisherville GOP Representative John Hodgson says gains are being made to clean up Kentucky’s voting rolls. Hodgson is sponsoring legislation that, among other things, aims to confirm the number of voters living at a particular address.

The Kentucky General Assembly is tackling the issue of teenage vaping. It comes in the form of additional regulation related to the manufacturing disclosure and sale of vape products.

Legislation to reorganize operations of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission to further sports wagering responsibilities continues to move forward.

Legislation to prohibit local governments from enacting bans on source of income discrimination regarding rentals continues to move through the Kentucky General Assembly.

The Republican and Democratic leaders in the Kentucky Senate are offering generally positive comments about the legislative pace so far. Both admit there’s likely to be more heavier orders of the day as the session draws to a close later this spring.

The 2024 Kentucky General Assembly session will mark the end of public service, at least for now, for a number of senators and representatives. Several members of both chambers have opted to not seek re-election when their term concludes this year.