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Controversial Measure Becomes Law
11:42 am
Tue April 24, 2012

Governor Beshear Signs Pill Bill into Law

Kentucky lawmakers and Governor Steve Beshear are applauding the passage of a bill aimed at reducing prescription pill abuse.Beshear signed the pill bill today, inviting key legislators and law enforcement officers to take part in the ceremony.

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1:15 pm
Mon April 23, 2012

Bad Omen for 2013? Kentucky Senate President Says House Negotiated in Bad Faith

Credit LRC
David Williams, at left, speaks with Senators last week in Frankfort

The President of the Kentucky Senate says he’ll never again negotiate with Democrats in private. Cumberland County Republican David Williams says House Democrats reneged on a previous agreement regarding transportation projects in his district.

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8:29 am
Mon April 23, 2012

Kentucky Special Session in the Books, with Several Important Issues Left for Next Year

After spending 65 days in Frankfort, Kentucky lawmakers can once again point to strong new drug laws as their signature achievements. The General Assembly passed bills cracking down on synthetic drugs, prescription abuse and meth production.

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