Nov 28 Politics Kentucky Lawmaker Proposes Explicit Ban On Statehouse Harassment Rep. Kelly Flood, a Democrat from Lexington, says after recent instances of harassment in the statehouse, the legislature is facing a “critical moment.” By Ryland Barton Nov 28 Politics Kentucky Lawmaker Proposes Explicit Ban On Statehouse Harassment Ryland Barton
Aug 29 Politics GOP Statehouse Leaders Oust Legislative Research Commission Director In a statement, Senate President Robert Stivers and House Speaker Pro Tem David Osborne declined to discuss why Byerman’s contract wasn’t renewed. By Ryland Barton Aug 29 Politics GOP Statehouse Leaders Oust Legislative Research Commission Director Ryland Barton
Sep 18 Politics Years After Harassment Scandal, Study Says Capitol Staff Morale Is Up The LRC manages the administrative duties associated with the state legislature, including drafting bills and serving as support staff for lawmakers. By Ryland Barton Sep 18 Politics Years After Harassment Scandal, Study Says LRC Staff Morale Is Up Ryland Barton
Sep 24 Local News LRC Director Gets Hefty Raise Kentucky Public Radio’s Tony McVeigh The man who heads the research arm of the Kentucky General Assembly is getting a big pay raise. Legislative Research Commission Director Bobby Sherman makes almost 133-thousand dollars a year. But his bosses, House and Senate leaders, are upping his annual salary to 195-thousand dollars. However, the vote was not […] By Stephanie Crosby Sep 24 Local News LRC Director Gets Hefty Raise Stephanie Crosby