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Louisville Democratic Rep. Nima Kulkarni, an immigration attorney, called for studying the issue, especially as the state struggles with a shortage of workers.
Justice Laurence VanMeter will replace retiring Chief Justice John D. Minton Jr. of Bowling Green, who is set to retire after leading the Kentucky Supreme Court more than 14 years.
