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Senator Jones Pre-Files Drugged Driver Bill
2008-08-28
FRANKFORT - State Senator Ray Jones, D-Pikeville, continues his fight to curb the rising drug problem in eastern Kentucky and will take it into the 2009 Kentucky General Assembly in January. On Thursday, Aug. 21, he pre-filed a bill that would strengthen Kentucky's DUI (Driving Under the Influence) law.
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Christian County Sees Rise in Tourism Revenue for 2007
2008-07-10
Frankfort, Kentucky, July 10, 2008 -- Senator Joey Pendleton, D-Hopkinsville, announced today that tourism in Christian County increased 11% percent in 2007 and added more than $96 million to the county’s economy. These new statistics were released by the Kentucky Department of Travel and based on an annual report compiled by the Travel Industry Association (TIA) in Washington D.C.
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Governor Beshear Names Senator Pendleton As Chair Of Animal Diagnostic Laboratory Advisory Committee
2008-07-09
FRANKFORT - Governor Steve Beshear this week named State Senator Joey Pendleton, D-Hopkinsville, as chairman of the Animal Diagnostic Laboratory Advisory Committee.
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Senator Harper Angel awarded 2008 Capitol Dome Award
2008-07-01
 FRANKFORT - The American Cancer Society has awarded Senator Denise Harper Angel, D-Louisville, with the 2008 Capitol Dome Award for her hard work and dedication to the elimination of cancer.
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Senator Pendleton receives 2008 Outstanding Legislative Award
2008-06-30
 FRANKFORT - The Kentucky Department of the American Legion awarded State Senator Joey Pendleton with the 2008 Charles E. "Chuck" Mattingly Legislative Award Saturday at the 90th Annual Convention of the American Legion of Kentucky in Louisville.
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Sen. Ridley Says West Kentucky Caucus Is Looking At Impact Of I-69
2008-06-24
FRANKFORT - The West Kentucky Caucus, chaired by Senator Dorsey Ridley, D-Henderson, met Tuesday to discuss projects that pertain specifically to western Kentucky, including the I-69 corridor.
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Senator Pendleton Says Pension Reform Ready For Special Session
2008-06-10
FRANKFORT - Positive strides were made to reach a deal in Kentucky's Public Pension Protection and Modernization plan, said Senator Joey Pendleton, D-Hopkinsville, who has been working with a committee comprised of Senate and House leadership targeting a compromise.
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Senator Boswell Joins Governor in the dedication of Specialist Timothy Adam Fulkerson Memorial Highway
2008-06-03
Stretch of US 231 in Daviess County named for fallen soldier
FRANKFORT, Ky. – Gov. Steve Beshear joined several state and local officials, including State Senators David Boswell, D-Owensboro; Joey Pendleton, D-Hopkinsville, and Dorsey Ridley, D-Henderson, in Owensboro last week for a ceremony naming a section of US 231 in Daviess County in memory of a soldier killed in action in Tikrit, Iraq. The ceremony is a result of Boswell's Senate Resolution naming a portion of the highway in honor of Specialist Timothy Adam Fulkerson.
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Senator Boswell Joins Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear For Ribbon Cutting for Specialty Foods Group, Inc.
2008-06-03
 State benefits allow company to expand jobs and increase farmer income
FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 3, 2008) – Gov. Steve Beshear, along with several state officials including Senator David Boswell, D-Owensboro, last week presented Specialty Foods Group, Inc. with a check for $1,008,140 in Kentucky Agricultural Development Funds for the expansion of the Owensboro facility. Specialty Foods Group, Inc. is the parent company of Field/Fischer. The expansion has created 30 new jobs and shows potential to create an additional 40 jobs over time.
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Sen. Walter Blevins and Majority Leader Rocky Adkins Announce $2.5 Million In Projects for Boyd County
2008-04-18
Frankfort, KY: The state budget approved Tuesday includes $2.5 million in water and sewer and community development projects in Boyd County, announced Senator Walter Blevins, and Majority Leader Rocky Adkins, both D-Sandy Hook.
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Sen. Blevins and Majority Floor Leader Adkins say budget includes over $2.31 million in coal severance projects for Elliott
2008-04-18
FRANKFORT - Over $2.31 million in coal severance funds will flow into Elliott County under the state budget plan approved late Tuesday night, said Senator Walter Blevins and Majority Floor Leader Rocky Adkins, both D-Sandy Hook.
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Sen. Blevins and Majority Floor Leader Adkins say budget includes over $4 million in coal severance projects for Lawrence
2008-04-18
FRANKFORT - Over $4 million in coal severance funds will flow into Lawrence County under the state budget plan approved late Tuesday night, said Senator Walter Blevins and Majority Floor Leader Rocky Adkins, both D-Sandy Hook.
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Sen. Blevins, Majority Floor Leader Adkins and Rep. Stacy announce millions in projects for Rowan County
2008-04-18
Frankfort, KY: The state budget approved Tuesday includes $2.6 million in water and sewer and community development projects in Rowan County, announced Senator Walter Blevins, D- Sandy Hook; Majority Leader Rocky Adkins, D-Sandy Hook) and Rep. John Will Stacy, (D-West Liberty).
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Sen. Blevins, Rep. Denham announce 1.65 million in projects for Fleming County
2008-04-18
Frankfort, KY: The state budget approved late Tuesday night includes $1.65 million in water and sewer projects in Fleming County, announced Senator Walter Blevins, D- Sandy Hook and .Rep. Mike Denham, D-Maysville.
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Pendleton Supports legislation to relieve tax burden on military families
2008-04-15
FRANKFORT - The State Senate has again passed legislation that would exempt dollars earned for active duty military service from state income tax. State Senator Joey Pendleton, D-Hopkinsville, said after Tuesday's vote that he hopes the House of Representatives will concur with the Senate on this action.
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Governor Signs Egg Legislation
2008-04-15
FRANKFORT - A bill, sponsored by Senator Joey Pendleton, D-Hopkinsville, that would better align Kentucky's regulations on egg freshness with federal guidelines, received Governor Steve Beshear's signature today, the last day of the 2008 Kentucky General Assembly.
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Senator Jones announce $3.15 million for Pike County water, sewer improvements
2008-04-15
FRANKFORT - The state budget approved late Tuesday night includes $3.15 million to improve water and sewer service to Pike County, said Senator Ray Jones II, D-Pikeville.
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Senator Jones announce $2.4 million for Johnson County water, sewer improvements
2008-04-15
FRANKFORT - The state budget approved late Tuesday night includes $2.4 million to improve water and sewer service to Johnson County, said Senator Ray Jones II, D-Pikeville.
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Senator Jones announces $2.35 million for Martin County water, sewer improvements
2008-04-15
FRANKFORT - The state budget approved late Tuesday night includes $2.35 million to improve water and sewer service to Martin County, said Senator Ray Jones II, D-Pikeville.
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Rep. Overly, Sen. Palmer Announce $1,410,500 for Nicholas water, sewer improvements
2008-04-15
FRANKFORT - The state budget approved Tuesday includes $1,410,500 to improve water and sewer service to Nicholas County, said Representative Sannie Overly, D-Paris, and Senator R.J. Palmer II, D-Winchester.
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Rep. Overly, Sen. Palmer say budget sets aside $1,757,900 for improvements for Bourbon water, sewer service
2008-04-15
FRANKFORT - The state budget approved Tuesday includes $1,757,900 to improve water and sewer service in Bourbon County, said Representative Sannie Overly, D-Paris, and Senator R.J. Palmer II, D-Winchester.
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Palmer, Pasley say budget sets aside $2.8 million for improvements for Clark water, sewer service
2008-04-15
FRANKFORT - The state budget approved Tuesday includes $2.8 million to improve water and sewer service in Clark County, said Senator R.J. Palmer II and Representative Don Pasley, both D-Winchester.
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Sen. Palmer, Rep. McKee say budget sets aside $1,655,000 for improvements for Harrison water improvements
2008-04-15
FRANKFORT - The state budget approved Tuesday includes $1,655,000 to improve water service in Harrison County, said Senator R.J. Palmer II, D-Winchester, and Rep. Tom McKee, D-Cynthiana.
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Rep. Overly, Sen. Palmer Announce $1.75 Million for Bath water improvements
2008-04-15
FRANKFORT - The state budget approved Tuesday includes $1.75 million to improve water service to Bath County, said Representative Sannier Overly, D-Paris, and Senator R.J. Palmer II, D-Winchester.
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Sen. Palmer Announces $1.8 Million for Montgomery water, sewer improvements
2008-04-15
FRANKFORT - The state budget approved Tuesday includes $1.8 million to improve water and sewer service to Montgomery County, said Senator R.J. Palmer II, D-Winchester.
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Sen. Pendleton Announces $1.7 Million for Todd water, sewer improvements
2008-04-15
FRANKFORT - The state budget approved Tuesday includes $1.7 million to improve water and sewer service to Todd County, said Senator Joey Pendleton, D-Hopkinsville.
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Sen. Pendleton announces $3.4 million for Christian water, sewer improvements
2008-04-15
FRANKFORT - The state budget approved Tuesday includes $3.4 million to improve water and sewer service to Christian County, said Senator Joey Pendleton, D-Hopkinsville.
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Sen. Pendleton Announces $1.75 Million for Logan water, sewer improvements
2008-04-15
FRANKFORT - The state budget approved Tuesday includes $1.75 million to improve water and sewer service to Logan County, said Senator Joey Pendleton, D-Hopkinsville.
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Senator Pendleton urges local volunteer fire departments to apply for grants
2008-04-09
FRANKFORT- Senator Joey Pendleton, D-Hopkinsville, today sent letters to local volunteer fire departments encouraging them to apply for the 2008 Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA) Grant Program.
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Sen. Jones says budget includes $920,000 in coal severance projects for Johnson
2008-04-03
FRANKFORT - Under the state budget approved late Wednesday night, $920,000 will flow into Johnson County, said Senator Ray S. Jones II, D-Pikeville.
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Sen. Jones says budget includes more than $1.57 million in coal severance projects for Martin
2008-04-03
FRANKFORT - Over $1.57 million in coal severance funds will flow into Martin County under the state budget plan approved late Wednesday night, said Senator Ray S. Jones II, D-Pikeville.
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Colon Cancer Screening Program included in State Budget
2008-04-02
FRANKFORT - Senator Denise Harper Angel, D-Louisville, proposed an amendment in the Budget Conference Committee to create a Colon Cancer Screening Program that is now included in the state budget.
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Senator Blevins Announces State Budget Includes $2 million for Robinson Scholars Program
2008-04-02
FRANKFORT - Senator Walter Blevins, D-Sandy Hook, announced today, that the new state budget, approved Wednesday, includes $2 million for the Robinson Scholars Program.
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Senator Pendleton Announces $4 Million For FFA And 4-H
2008-04-02
FRANKFORT - State Senator Joey Pendleton, D-Hopkinsville, announced today that the state budget includes $4 million for two youth leadership programs -- FFA and 4-H.
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Kentucky Agriculture Heritage Center included in state budget
2008-04-02
FRANKFORT - The state budget, approved Wednesday, includes $10 million for the Kentucky Agriculture Heritage Center in Mercer County.
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Pendleton says budget includes $3 million for animal shelters
2008-04-02
FRANKFORT - The new state budget, approved Wednesday, includes $3 million for renovations of animal shelters across the Commonwealth.
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House Passes Senator Harper Angel's Golden Alert Bill
2008-03-28
FRANKFORT - The Senate bill, sponsored by Senator Denise Harper Angel, D-Louisville, to create a Kentucky Golden Alert for impaired adults who are missing today passed the House of Representatives.
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Sen. Pendleton announces tax rebate fund included in Senate spending plan
2008-03-24
FRANKFORT - Senator Joey Pendleton, D-Hopkinsville, today announced that the military tax rebate fund for military personnel is included in the Senate spending plan.
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Senator Pendleton Named To State Budget Conference Committee
2008-03-24
FRANKFORT - Senator Joey Pendleton, D-Hopkinsville, today was appointed to the state budget conference committee to finalize details of House Bill 406, the state spending plan.
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Pendleton's Egg Legislation Awaits Governor's Signature
2008-03-20
FRANKFORT - A bill, sponsored by Senator Joey Pendleton, D-Hopkinsville, that would better align Kentucky's regulations on egg freshness with federal guidelines, is awaiting the governor's signature.
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Senator Pendleton honors 4-H members at state capitol
2008-03-19
FRANKFORT - The Kentucky State Senate today adopted Senator Joey Pendleton's resolution recognizing Kentucky 4-H members and their adult mentors as they participate in "4-H: A Capitol Experience."
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Senate Passes Jones' Resolution To Require Emergency Action Plans For Dams
2008-03-18
FRANKFORT - In October 2000, a retention pond at an Inez coal-preparation plant gave way, releasing approximately 306 million gallons of coal waste into the streams.
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Sen. Pendleton commends Gov. Beshear for the Kentucky Agricultural Relief Effort (K.A.R.E.) Initiative
2008-03-13
FRANKFORT - Senator Joey Pendleton, D-Hopkinsville, today commended Governor Steve Beshear for unveiling $8.15 million to help Kentucky farmers who were severely affected from last years' weather conditions -- the late freeze last spring and drought throughout the summer and fall.
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Senate Passes Jones' Resolution For Requiring Dams Have Emergency Action Plans
2008-03-13
FRANKFORT - State Senator Ray S. Jones ' resolution relating to state emergency action plans for potentially hazardous dams passed out of the Senate Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee today.
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Jones' Legislation Puts More Teeth In Child Predator Law; Establishes An Offender Classification
2008-03-11
FRANKFORT - Senator Ray S. Jones II, D-Pikeville, continues his fight against child predators with a bill that broadens Kentucky's sex offender laws, increases penalties for abusers, and establishes a classification system for offenders.
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Senator Pendleton Supports Restoration Of Felony Voting Rights
2008-03-04
FRANKFORT - Senator Joey Pendleton, D-Hopkinsville, joined Governor Steve Beshear today as he announced that he is removing certain barriers in the application process to felony voting rights.
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Senate passes Sen. Harper Angel's World Games Resolution
2008-03-04
FRANKFORT - The Kentucky State Senate today adopted Senator Denise Harper Angel's resolution urging the Commerce Cabinet to create a working group to address issues pertaining to the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010.
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Senator Jones says budget includes Over $13.3 million for projects in Pike
2008-03-04
FRANKFORT - Over $13.3 million will flow into Pike County under the state budget approved late Wednesday night, said Senator Ray S. Jones II, D-Pikeville.
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Pendleton Receives Friend Of 4-H Award
2008-02-27
FRANKFORT - State Senator Joey Pendleton, D-Hopkinsville, received the 4-H Friend of Kentucky Award for being a role model and champion for Kentucky's 4-H youth for three decades Friday at the state 4-H Hall of Fame Volunteer Recognition Banquet.
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Pendleton sponsors legislation to assist military families
2008-02-25
FRANKFORT - A bill to assist Kentucky's veterans and their families with educational expenses has passed out of the Veterans, Military Affairs and Public Protection Committee.
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Senate passes Senator Harper Angel's e-waste bill
2008-02-20
FRANKFORT - The Kentucky State Senate today passed Senator Denise Harper Angel's resolution directing the Environmental and Public Protection Cabinet to make recommendations for an electronic waste disposal and recycling system.
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Pendleton's Egg Legislation Moves From Senate To House
2008-02-13
FRANKFORT - A bill, sponsored by Senator Joey Pendleton, D-Hopkinsville, that would better align Kentucky's regulations on egg freshness with federal guidelines, today passed the House Agriculture and Small Business Committee.
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Most Kentuckians Support Traditional School Calendar With Uniform School Start Date
2008-02-11
FRANKFORT - Students in Kentucky's public schools could all be starting back on the same day, beginning with the 2009-2010 school year.
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Pendleton co-sponsors legislation to extend The Purple Heart Trail; Resolution passes Senate Floor
2008-02-04
FRANKFORT - A Senate Joint Resolution to extend "The Purple Heart Trail" past Fort Knox and Fort Campbell passed the State Senate today.
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Palmer Supports legislation to relieve tax burden on military families
2008-02-04
FRANKFORT - A bill to create a tax rebate fund for military personnel today passed in the State Senate.
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Pendleton Sponsors Egg Legislation
2008-01-30
FRANKFORT - A bill, sponsored by Senator Joey Pendleton, D-Hopkinsville, that would better align Kentucky's regulations on egg freshness with federal guidelines and with those of other states today passed in the State Senate.
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Senator Harper Angel Announces Golden Alert At Alzheimer's Rally
2008-01-30
LOUISVILLE - Senator Denise Harper Angel, D-Louisville, announced new legislation today at "The New Face of Alzheimer's" Rally in the Rotunda at the State Capitol in Frankfort.
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Senate Committee passes Palmer's Bill to allow golf carts on designated roads
2008-01-30
FRANKFORT - The Senate Transportation Committee today approved a bill sponsored by Senator R.J. Palmer II, D-Winchester, that would allow golf carts to be used on designated public roads with a speed limit of 35 miles per hour or less.
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Todd County Adult Education program to receive funding
2008-01-28
FRANKFORT - Senator Joey Pendleton, D-Hopkinsville, today commended the Todd County Adult Education program for meeting its 2006-2007 enrollment goal and at least 50 percent of its student performance measures.
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Carroll Sponsors School Bus, Fatality Legislation
2008-01-28
FRANKFORT - New legislation to strengthen laws in accidents involving school buses or fatalities today passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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Jones' Drugged Driver Bill Passes State Senate
2008-01-24
FRANKFORT - The State Senate today approved Senator Ray Jones' bill that strengthens Kentucky's DUI law.
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Senators Worley And Palmer To Seek Tougher Identity Theft Legislation
2008-01-22
FRANKFORT - Senator Ed Worley, D-Richmond, filed legislation today to put more teeth into the identity theft law.
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Senator Pendleton to Seek Re-Election
2008-01-22
FRANKFORT - Senator Joey Pendleton, D-Hopkinsville, citing a strong record that includes significant progress in agricultural development, economic development, roads, education and water and sewer infrastructure, filed for re-election today.
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Pendleton Attends National Agriculture Conference
2008-01-18
FRANKFORT - Senator Joey Pendleton, D-Hopkinsville, joined approximately 400 other legislators and agriculture leaders from all 50 states, Canada, Mexico and the Virgin Islands at the sixth annual Legislative Ag Chairs Summit, which started Thursday and runs through Sunday in St. Louis, Missouri.
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Senator Harper Angel Lends Her Voice To Autism Legislation
2008-01-17
LOUISVILLE - Senator Denise Harper Angel, D-Louisville, added her voice to the many ringing out Thursday at the Voices of Autism Advocacy Rally in the Rotunda at the State Capitol in Frankfort.
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Senator Blevins to Seek Re-election
2008-01-17
FRANKFORT - Senator Walter Blevins, D-Sandy Hook, citing a strong record that includes significant progress in roads, education, corrections, energy, mine safety and water and sewer infrastructure, filed for re-election today.
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Senator Palmer files legislation to allow golf carts on designated roads
2008-01-17
FRANKFORT - Senator R.J. Palmer II, D-Winchester, filed legislation today that would allow golf carts to be used on designated public roads with a speed limit of 25 miles per hour or less.
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Pendleton sponsors legislation to relieve tax burden on military families
2008-01-16
FRANKFORT - Senator Joey Pendleton, D-Hopkinsville, Tuesday again sponsored legislation to exempt dollars earned for active duty military service from state income tax.
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Senator Palmer files legislation for military families
2008-01-16
FRANKFORT - Senator R.J. Palmer II, D-Winchester, filed legislation today to make it easier for family members of a disabled veteran to receive tuition benefits.
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Pendleton announces money to cleanup illegal dumps in Logan County
2008-01-15
FRANKFORT - Senator Joey Pendleton, D-Hopkinsville, announced today that the Division of Waste Management has awarded Logan County $17,982.16 for the cleanup of illegal dumps.
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Pendleton announces money to cleanup illegal dumps in Christian County
2008-01-15
FRANKFORT - Senator Joey Pendleton, D-Hopkinsville, announced today that the Division of Waste Management has awarded Christian County $71,388.68 for the cleanup of illegal dumps.
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Senator Palmer files legislation for military families
2008-01-15
FRANKFORT - Senator R.J. Palmer II, D-Winchester, filed legislation today to make it easier for more family members of a disabled veteran to receive tuition benefits.
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Jones Sponsors Tougher Sex Offender Legislation
2008-01-10
FRANKFORT - Senator Ray Jones, D-Pikeville, has filed another bill to add even more bite to the state's already tough sex offender laws.
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Senator Carroll to Seek Re-Election
2008-01-07
Senator Julian M. Carroll, D-Frankfort, citing a history of public service and a record of working for public employee benefits and against school bullying, announced today that he plans to run for re-election. He frankly stated, “I have not completed my work and I know we now have a Governor who will assist us to achieve our goals for our State and for our Party.”
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