Kentucky General Assembly

Christians-Only Medical Plan May Soon Return to KY

Todd Hatton and The Associated Press — Fri, 03 May 2013 19:36:05 +0000

A Christians-only medical program that had been banned in Kentucky is expected to resume operations next month, unless officials at the state's Department of Insurance decide to continue a decade-long legal fight.

The Kentucky General Assembly passed a law in March exempting Florida-based cost-sharing ministry Medi-Share from regulations applying to traditional insurance companies. That was done in response to a Franklin County Circuit judge's order barring Medi-Share from the commonwealth.

Rollins Resigns Legislative Seat, Takes Top KHEAA Job

Todd Hatton and The Associated Press — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 15:32:12 +0000

Democratic state representative and Kentucky House Education Committee chair Carl Rollins is leaving his seat to accept the top job at the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority. Legislative Research Commission Executive Director Bobby Sherman says the resignation would be effective at the close of business today. Rollins says the new job will require his full attention. In addition to the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority, Rollins also will oversee the Kentucky Higher Education Loan Corporation.

A Conversation with new 1st District State Senator Stan Humphries

Todd Hatton — Mon, 14 Jan 2013 15:46:02 +0000

Former Trigg County Judge-Executive Stan Humphries is well into his first session as the First District's new State Senator, and he's arrived in Frankfort at a particularly important time: the Commonwealth's General Assembly is set to address a range of issues from Medicaid and industrial hemp to tax reform and underfunded state employee pensions. To see how he's settling in, Todd Hatton spoke with Senator Humphries from his office in Frankfort.

Front Page Sunday 1/6

Chad Lampe and Todd Hatton — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 19:45:37 +0000

There are host of issues awaiting Kentucky lawmakers when they get to Frankfort this Tuesday. From industrial hemp and a state-wide health benefits exchange to state pension reform and how student achievement data is used, they have a lot on their plates. We’ll look ahead to the 2013 Kentucky General Assembly. We’ll also hear a conversation with Murray Calloway County Hospital CEO Jerry Penner about how our region’s healthcare continues to develop, and speak with outgoing Kentucky Education Department Communications Director Lisa Gross to find out how learning in the state has grown over the last three decades.

Stumbo: Short Session Doesn't Allow for Many Drastic Actions

Kenny Colston (KPR) and Kenny Colston — Wed, 26 Dec 2012 15:00:00 +0000

As another legislative session looms, House Speaker Greg Stumbo says he doesn’t expect many recently-discussed reforms to become law. With pension and tax reforms on the table, and gambling and other perennial issues the topic of much conversation, lawmakers' plates will be full.

Reforming Special Taxing Districts to be Kentucky House's No. 1 Priority

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 18:05:04 +0000

The No. 1 priority for the Kentucky House in 2013 is set: Tackling recommendations from a recent report that found that special tax districts have big budgets and little oversight.

the morning cram [lost your marbles? maybe they're in Springfield edition]

Todd Hatton — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 13:10:45 +0000

Today on NPR:

Apparently, male snails make good adoptive fathers.

In Kentucky:

The Commonwealth, and a liquor store, are trying to block alcohol sales in groceries.

Start date for 2013 KY legislative session Jan. 8

Todd Hatton and The Associated Press — Thu, 06 Sep 2012 12:53:15 +0000

Kentucky’s legislative leaders have approved the calendar for the 2013 General Assembly session. The start date is always is the first Tuesday after the first Monday of the new year, which falls on January 8^th. In odd-numbered years, lawmakers meet for 30 days. The first four days will be used for organizational purposes, including electing or re-electing lawmakers to leadership positions, and for filing legislation.

House Approves Road Plan, Pill Bill

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Wed, 18 Apr 2012 17:59:20 +0000

The Kentucky House of Representatives has passed both bills on its agenda for this year’s special session.

House lawmakers approved both the road plan funding bill and a measure to crack down on prescription pill abuse today by wide margins.

The more contentious of the two bills was the prescription pill legislation. The House and Senate reached a compromise at the end of the regular session, but the House chose to introduce the original and tougher form for the special session.

Road Plan Approved

Chad Lampe — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 20:28:02 +0000

Kentucky House and Senate negotiators have reached a tentative agreement on a massive road construction plan. Senate Democratic Floor Leader R.J. Palmer says lawmakers reached the agreement around 2AM today which is the final day of this year's legislative session. Legislators were scheduled to vote on the plan this afternoon. The plan includes $3.5 billion worth of construction projects over the next two years and more than $10 million worth over the next 6 years.