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January 11, 2022
House Committee passes West Kentucky tornado relief package
Legislation passed the House Appropriations and Revenue committee Monday afternoon in response to the tornadoes that ravaged western Kentucky in December. A floor vote is expected this afternoon.
January 08, 2022
House releases budget package with positive news for counties
The budget package was released yesterday, earlier than anticipated.
January 07, 2022
Redistricting bills nearing the finish line
With House and Senate redistricting a top priority, legislators advanced bills addressing redistricting quickly through both chambers as the 2022 session got underway.
January 07, 2022
2022 Legislative Session: Week 1 in review
Legislators returned to Frankfort on Tuesday to kick off the 2022 Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly.
January 06, 2022
Bill extending filing deadline signed by Governor
The first piece of legislation passed by both chambers in the 2022 Regular Session extends the candidate filing deadline to Jan. 25, 2022.
January 06, 2022
Lawmakers adjust General Assembly’s 2022 Session calendar
The Governor’s Budget Address is scheduled for Jan. 13.
January 05, 2022
Redistricting and candidate filing deadline dominates first day of 2022 legislative session
The 60-day regular session is set to run through April.
January 03, 2022
Representative Blanton presented County Advocate award
Representative Blanton sponsored and supported bills that advanced issues important to counties.