Local lawmakers discuss plans for the interim, reflect on legislative session
Although the Kentucky General Assembly only convened for a short session this year, a lot happened in Frankfort, and now, local legislators are focusing on their plans for the interim. […]
Local legislators talk side-by-sides, Medicaid, vetoes as we near the end of 2025 session
Representative Myron Dossett is looking forward to returning to Frankfort for the final two days of the 2025 Kentucky General Assembly after the veto recess—so the Republican super-majority can override […]
Rep. Thomas files to seek reelection
Representative Walker Thomas of Hopkinsville filed his papers Monday to seek reelection to the Kentucky General Assembly in 2018 in the eighth district. Representative Thomas, a Republican, says in a news […]
Legislators react to Bevin speech
Two local lawmakers are pleased some areas are spared from Governor Matt Bevin’s proposed 6.25 percent budget cuts. State Senator Whitney Westerfield says he was pleasantly surprised by some of […]
Area legislators support moving statewide officer elections
Local legislators are supporting a bill that would put a constitutional amendment on the ballot move elections for statewide officers such as governor, secretary of state, attorney general and treasurer […]