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KY voter info on dark web
Kentucky is one of 19 states whose voter information is being sold on the Dark Web, according to a report by a website that covers news for IT professionals and decision-makers.
Camp Nelson becomes a national monument
Camp Nelson, in Nicholasville, KY, was officially designated as a national monument on Saturday. Camp Nelson was a Union Army depot during the Civil War and a recruiting center for black soldiers.
Bill about hate crimes Nemes and Miller
Jefferson County legislators have filed a bill that aims to make criminal homicide and fetal homicide a hate crime in Kentucky.
Workers Compensation Black Lung
Legislation proposed would roll back the sections of the workers comp law passed this year that significantly limits the number of state-certified doctors eligible to diagnose black lung disease.
Chao TIFIA loan program
U.S. Secretary of Transportation Elaine L. Chao unveils initiative to expand access to a federal loan program that could increase rural infrastructure projects.
New Senate Standing Committee Chairs
Six out of 14 Senate standing committees will have a new chairman when lawmakers convene in January.
County Clerks legislative priorities for 2019
How to give more leeway to Kentucky voters who want to cast ballots before Election Day was considered during committee testimony from the Kentucky County Clerks Association.
Bank Franchise Tax under attack
Counties may have to give up one of their needed revenue sources, the Bank Franchise Tax.