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McConnell Speaks on Defending Innocent Human Life

‘The Kentuckians I speak with cannot comprehend why this would be some hotly-debated proposition. It almost defies belief that an entire political party could find cause to object to this basic protection for babies.’

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 U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell  

WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) delivered the following remarks today on the Senate floor regarding protecting life:

Bill aims to increase Participation in Kentucky's Jury System

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Sen. Robby Mills, R-Henderson, presenting Senate Bill 132, a measure he introduced to expand Kentucky’s pool of potential jurors.

FRANKFORT, KY – Legislation that would add people with state-issued personal identification cards to a pool of potential jurors passed the Senate today by a 35-0-vote.

Clay Deputy arrests Barbourville man during Suspicious Vehicle Investigation

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MANCHESTER, KY- Clay County Sheriff Patrick Robinson is reporting that on Monday, February 24, 2020 at approximately 8:50 AM Clay County Chief Deputy Clifton Jones arrested Koby Mickel, 20 of Barbourville.

This Week at the State Capitol / February 18-21, 2020

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FRANKFORT, KY – Although the Kentucky General Assembly’s 2020 session reached its halfway point this week, much more than half of the workload of this session likely lies ahead.

Public Assistance reform in HB 1 advances to full chamber

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FRANKFORT, KY—A House initiative to reform how Kentucky provides low-income cash assistance, food assistance, and certain Medicaid benefits to its citizens passed the chamber on Friday by a vote of 58-32. 

 

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