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Recount in Kentucky House race ends in tie
State law indicates the Election Contest Board must choose the winner by drawing lots, but Jim Glenn (D) has already been sworn in, and his attorney says to remove him he must be impeached.
Keep track of bills lawmakers are filing
With the 2019 session of the Kentucky Legislature about to start again, pension reform and several other topics are expected to dominate the discussion.
KRS Pension Payments by County
Pension benefits that are paid out to retirees and beneficiaries of the Kentucky Retirement System (KRS) are significant and can have a big impact on a county’s economy.
Pew Launches New Resource for State and Local Leaders
The Pew-MacArthur Results First Initiative has launched a new online resource center that provides case studies about the effective use of data by state and local governments.
SB 150 Concealed Carry Goes to House
The state Senate passed a measure that would allow someone to carry a concealed firearm without a license.
SB 70 Strangulation Bill to House
Senate Bill 70 would make non-fatal strangulation a felony.
Hemp Legislation HB 197 Awaits Senate
Kentucky would expand its definition of industrial hemp to match language in the 2018 Farm Bill.
More than 1 in 7 Kentuckians live in households struggling with hunger
Almost 15 percent of Kentuckians live in households with food insecurity.