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This Week at the State Capitol by LRC Public Information

LRC seal 600FRANKFORT, KY – A nearly complete view of the issues lawmakers will consider this year has arrived now that the bill-filing deadlines have passed in the Senate and House.

KSP Charges Johnson Co. Man With Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses

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Flatgap, Ky. (March 6, 2020)  On March 5, 2020, the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested Gary Eugene Richmond, 35, on charges related to child sexual abuse material.

Secretary Adams Warns of Scam Impersonating the Office of the Secretary of State

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Secretary of State Michael G. Adams

FRANKFORT, Ky. – Secretary of State Michael G. Adams warns consumers to be vigilant when receiving letters claiming to be from the Secretary of State’s Office. “My Office has just received reports from the Office of the Attorney General about an ongoing scam that appears to be soliciting businesses to obtain a ‘Certificate of Status’ to certify their Kentucky businesses are in existence,” said Secretary Adams.

Real ID rollout bill advances to full House

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FRANKFORT, KY—A bill that supporters say is the final step needed for statewide implementation of the federal Real ID requirement has passed a House committee.

KSP Charges Harlan Co. Man With Child Sexual Exploitation Offenses

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Wallins, Ky. (March 4, 2020)  On March 3, 2020, at approximately 6:13 p.m., the Kentucky State Police Electronic Crime Branch arrested Scotty Ward, 38, on charges related to child sexual abuse material.

 

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