New laws related to child abuse, drugs, gambling, mental health, gender services, education and dozens of other topics are set to take effect on Thursday after receiving a nod from the Kentucky General Assembly earlier this year.

State senator from Pike County is member of annexation task force

KACo, Jailers’ Association representatives testify in Frankfort

The task force announced three dates in June, July and August

The task force is set to meet monthly throughout the summer.

Task forces will conduct business over 2023 interim period

Seven committees to meet monthly beginning in June, in addition to interim joint committees

Legislators will review the effects of annexation during interim session