Government

Local government news from Hopkinsville, Kentucky.

In a week of head spinning alterations to legislation, surprises continued Thursday, the 27th day of the 30-day session.
Jason Nemes
The late-breaking change in the bill would subvert a Supreme Court ruling in the Shively police case.
Rep. Chris Fugate
As the superminority calls for more transparency, the House Republican leader warns the "clock is ticking."
Rep. Lindsey Burke
Mayor James R. Knight Jr. said he wanted to hear from residents before presenting a budget to city council.
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Last year, the General Assembly created a task force to study the governance of Jefferson County Public Schools. After it called for another year of study, the legislature is considering expanding the group to study all Kentucky schools.
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Service members already face stark challenges as they integrate back into civilian life. A professor of legal studies and political science explains why President Donald Trump’s budget cuts will make this process harder for veterans.
Veterans Affairs Office Sign
A fast-moving bill that could subject many rural water supplies in Kentucky to pollution may have hit a bump in the road, with a GOP chairman acknowledging “validity” of concerns.
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Beshear said he’s been having conversations with Canadian officials, urging them to spare Kentucky and focus any retaliatory measures “on places and areas where people aren’t speaking up.”
Gov. Andy Beshear at podium
Members of the Kentucky House debated for more than an hour Wednesday afternoon ahead of the vote.
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A bill before the Kentucky General Assembly would exempt most non-profits, including churches, from having to collect the 6% sales tax on items such as meals and sports leagues.
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The new version of House Bill 4 requires an auditor to review universities compliance with the legislation.
students speaking to legislator
The ombudsman’s job is to investigate and resolve complaints about agencies in the cabinet, including protective services for children and elderly Kentuckians.
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