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3:44 pm
Thu March 1, 2012

PSE compromise passes committee

A supposed compromise on a bill aimed at cracking down on meth production in Kentucky is once again making its way through the state Senate.

The bill passed committee quickly this morning. The bill's sponsor, Senator Robert Stivers, says the bill could be voted on the Senate floor as soon as this afternoon.

The compromise will allow pseudoephedrine (a key ingredient in meth) to continue to be bought over the counter, but will limit consumers to only three point six grams, which is equivalent to one box of cold medicine, a month.

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Government
2:04 pm
Thu March 1, 2012

Conway Calls for Federal Help to Monitor Prescription Drugs

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Attorney General Jack Conway at a prescription drug Take-Back day in Louisville

While the Kentucky General Assembly considers legislation aimed at reducing the state’s prescription drug epidemic, Attorney General Jack Conway is taking his message about painkillers to Washington. Conway testified Thursday before a subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee. He asked for federal help in creating a nationwide prescription monitoring system.

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Medicaid
7:24 am
Thu March 1, 2012

Feds Approve Illinois Medicaid Fraud Check

2012 General Assembly
7:18 am
Thu March 1, 2012

Senate Passes Bill to Require Seat Belts in Vans

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AP Report...

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Military
7:13 am
Thu March 1, 2012

Defense Secretary to Visit Fort Campbell

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AP Report...

U.S. Defense Secretary Leon Panetta will visit Fort Campbell Friday to observe training and meet with soldiers and others.  He will watch predeployment training and medical response training and have a question-and-answer session. Panetta will also speak to 400 soldiers from the 101st Airborne Division.  This is Panetta's first visit to Fort Campbell since taking office last July 1.

Tourism & Heritage
7:09 am
Thu March 1, 2012

Kentucky Tourism Commissioner Resigns

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AP Report...

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