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Kentucky General Assembly reconvened for legislative session

Story by Matthew Parks, Staff writer The 2017 Kentucky General Assembly reconvened on Feb. 7 to continue the year’s legislative session which will conclude March 30. The legislature passed seven bills during their first five days in January, but political experts expect the rapidity to slow down to a normal working pace. However, since Republicans Read More

Business owner to run for office

Chris Wilcox Staff writer Local Murray resident and businessman Hal Kemp, Democrat, announced he will be seeking election for Kentucky’s 5th District House seat in the Kentucky General Assembly. Melvin Henley, who currently occupies the seat, announced on Dec. 19 2011 he is retiring. Henley declined to comment for this report. Henley’s career includes serving Read More

CPE sends projects list to legislature

Ed Marlowe Staff writer Kentucky General Assembly convened on Jan. 3 to discuss the 2012-14 state education needs and to review a list of statewide campus renovations and improvements compiled and submitted by the Council for Postsecondary Education. On Nov. 15, the CPE refined a list of capital construction and legislative priorities created by Kentucky’s Read More

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