Feb 22 Local News Anti-Bullying Bill Passes House Committee Several committee members expressed concern about bullying but indicated current law should address the issue. Sponsor Mary Lou Marzian says the legislation gives school officials power they don't currently have to better deal with bullies who target gay students. By Gabe Bullard Feb 22 Local News Anti-Bullying Bill Passes House Committee Gabe Bullard
Feb 15 Local News School Bus Ad Bill Passes House Mills says several states already allow school bus ads, and Ohio, New Jersey and Utah are considering similar legislation. He says such ads have already raised one million dollars this academic year for the Dallas, Texas, school system. The bill now moves to the Senate. By Tony McVeigh Feb 15 Local News School Bus Ad Bill Passes House Tony McVeigh
Feb 8 Local News Amendment Protecting Hunting And Fishing Clears Committee A Kentucky House committee has approved a constitutional amendment assuring Kentuckians’ right to hunt and fish. The measure is House Bill One and Speaker Greg Stumbo is a primary sponsor. By Tony McVeigh Feb 8 Local News Amendment Protecting Hunting And Fishing Clears Committee Tony McVeigh
Feb 4 Local News Bath Salts Bill Clears House Bath salts are legal synthetic stimulants sold in convenience stores and smoke shops. But Rep. John Tilley says the product, often called “Dove,” is being abused. He says prolonged use can lead to paranoia, hallucinations and delusions. By Tony McVeigh Feb 4 Local News Bath Salts Bill Clears House Tony McVeigh
Jan 12 Local News Williams And Rand Discuss Schools, Immigration At Forum Some of the bills passed by the Kentucky Senate during the opening week of the General Assembly may not move forward in the House. One leading Democrat says several of the GOP's top pieces of legislation are either nearly dead or unlikely to pass a full vote. By Gabe Bullard Jan 12 Local News Williams And Rand Discuss Schools, Immigration At Forum Gabe Bullard
Oct 13 Local News House Candidate Powers Ruled Ineligible To Run Judge Irv Maze ruled that one of the signatures on Powers's petition to run came from a resident of another district. By Gabe Bullard Oct 13 Local News House Candidate Powers Ruled Ineligible To Run Gabe Bullard
Feb 18 Local News House Leaders Reveal New Budget Outline Kentucky House leaders have unveiled the broad outline of a new state spending plan. By Gabe Bullard Feb 18 Local News House Leaders Reveal New Budget Outline Gabe Bullard