Kentucky Legislature

Beshear, State Officials Pledge Support For Improvement Projects At UK, And Other State Schools

Josh James and josh — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 16:08:34 +0000

FRANKFORT, Ky. - Governor Steve Beshear, flanked by university presidents, Republicans and Democrats, made the push to authorize $363 million dollars in agency bonds to fund 11 campus improvement projects at universities across the state Thursday morning in Frankfort.

Gregory Wins Special Election To Senate Seat

Associated Press — Wed, 19 Dec 2012 01:55:28 +0000

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Republican state Rep. Sara Beth Gregory has won a special election for a Senate seat from southern Kentucky, defeating Williamsburg teacher and Democrat Bill Conn by more than a 4-1 margin to replace former Sen. David Williams.

In unofficial returns from Tuesday's balloting, Gregory received 6,244 votes to 1,440 for Conn, who was making his first run for public office.

Stivers Gets Nod As Next President Of GOP-Controlled State Senate

Associated Press — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:10:30 +0000

FRANKFORT, Ky.-- Senate Republicans selected a mountain politician to be their top leader on Tuesday in a move that ensures Kentucky's Appalachian region remains well-represented in the Legislature.

Robert Stivers of Manchester was chosen to become Senate president during a closed caucus in Frankfort. He will replace former Burkesville lawmaker David Williams, who resigned to accept a judicial position in southern Kentucky.

Lawmakers Could Get Chance To Opt Out Of Pensions

Associated Press — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 17:42:32 +0000

FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Lawmakers could get an opportunity early next year to opt out of the state's pension system. State Rep. David Floyd, R-Bardstown, has drafted a bill for consideration when the Legislature convenes in January that contains the opt-out provision for incumbent lawmakers while ending pensions for all future lawmakers.