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Senate Democratic Leader on Special Session
2007-08-26
FRANKFORT — The Kentucky General Assembly met this week and approved economic development legislation that will make Kentucky a national leader in energy policy.
America's dependence on foreign oil has led state and national leaders to re-examine what natural resources are within America's boundaries that will lead to energy independence.
In order to compete with surrounding states, it was necessary that we pass House Bill 1. energy related companies are interested in locating in Kentucky and the surrounding region because of this area's unique natural resources.
House Bill 1 is a historic environmental, energy, and economic development package for Kentucky. It is intended to take advantage of new energy research and emerging technologies, protect Kentuckians' clean air, and maintain our affordable energy bills.
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Executive Director waives salary, asks legislature for emergency funds
2007-03-19
The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights (KCHR) anxiously awaits legislation to give the state agency emergency funding to avoid personnel layoffs and a negative balance in 2007.
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Senate passes Mine safety bill
2007-03-12
Legislation that would add new safety requirements for coal mines passed the Kentucky State Senate unanimously this morning.
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Ridley Continues to Fight for the Boni Bill
2007-03-09
Senator Dorsey Ridley, D-Henderson, engaged in an intense Senate Floor debate to restore funding to the "Boni Bill" which was stripped by the Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee.
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House of Representatives Pass Legislation to Protect Kentucky Children
2007-03-08
The House of Representatives passed today Senator Ray Jones' bill requiring sex offenders in Kentucky to disclose their Internet user names or other online identities to the Justice Cabinet.
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Senate Judiciary Committee passes Boswell's human trafficking bill
2007-03-02
The Senate Judiciary Committee today approved Senator David Boswell's Senate Bill 43, which will make human trafficking a crime in Kentucky. Boswell has been advocating this legislation for the past several sessions.
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Senate Committee Passes Harper Angel's Farmers Market Nutrition Program
2007-03-02
The Senate Agriculture and Natural Resource Committee passed Senator Denise Harper Angel's Senate Bill 25, which will create the Kentucky Farmers' Market Nutrition Program.
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Senator Johnny Ray Turner Stands Up for Education
2007-03-02
State Senator Johnny Ray Turner, D-Drift, is pushing legislation that will save Floyd County public schools from paying bonding money on a $1.5 million dollar surety bond.
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Senator Denise Harper Angel Passes Resolution For Kentucky Seniors
2007-02-28
The Kentucky State Senate passed Senator Denise Harper Angel's, D-Louisville, Senate Joint Resolution 6, which directs the Kentucky Office on Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders to assess the impact of Alzheimer's disease in Kentucky.
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Jones and Williams Work to Protect Kentucky Children
2007-02-13
Senator Ray S. Jones II, D-Pikeville, along with Senate President David L. Williams, R-Burkesville, held a joint press conference today discussing Senate Bill 65 which is expected to be voted out of the State Senate today.
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Senator Jones Targets Illegal Online Pharmacies
2007-02-12
Senator Ray S. Jones II, D-Pikeville, voted this week to curb the rising number of illegal pharmacies that are appearing on the Internet. Drug abusers whose doctors refuse to write prescriptions have resorted to ordering prescription druges via the Internet.
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Senator Mongiardo shows support for social workers
2007-02-07
Senator Daniel Mongiardo, D-Hazard, joined legislators in the Capitol Rotunda today to support legislation creating a safer working environment for state social workers.
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Pendleton sponsors legislation to relieve tax burden on military families
2007-01-30
Senator Joey Pendleton, D-Hopkinsville, will take his fight to exempt dollars earned for active duty military service from state income taxes in Kentucky into a third legislative session when the General Assembly reconvenes in February.
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Senator Jones Files Legislation to Protect Kentucky Children
2007-01-27
Senator Ray S. Jones II, D-Pikeville, has filed legislation requiring registered sex offenders in Kentucky to disclose their Internet user names or other online identities to the Justice Cabinet.
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Senator Harper Angel Unveils Old Louisville Walking Tours Guide
2007-01-25
Senator Denise Harper Angel, D-Louisville, joined members of the Old Louisville Chamber of Commerce at the Filson Historical Society today in Louisville to unveil the Historic Old Louisville Neighborhood Walking Tours.
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Senator Harper Angel, Rep. Meeks plan community forum
2007-01-11
Senator Denise Harper Angel and Representative Reginald Meeks, both D-Louisville, will hold three community forums to update citizens on issues facing the General Assembly during the 2007 legislative session.
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Senator Harper Angel gets key committee assignments
2007-01-09
Senator Denise Harper Angel, D-Louisville, has been reappointed to five committees, including the powerful Appropriations and Revenue Committee and gains one committee.
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Senator Turner files legislation for military families
2007-01-04
Senator Johnny Ray Turner, D-Drift, filed legislation today to make it easier for family members of a deceased veteran to attend college.
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Many provisions of new mine safety law now in effect underground in Kentucky
2007-01-03
Although news reports indicate that many of the mine safety measures passed in other states and at the national level in the wake of recent mine disasters have yet to be implemented, a look at the Commonwealth's new mine safety law indicates that many of its requirements are in force in Kentucky mines, said Senator Ray Jones, D-Pikeville.
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Senator Worley re-elected Floor Leader
2007-01-02
Senator Ed Worley, D-Richmond, was re-elected Senate Minority Floor Leader today by the Senate Democratic Caucus.
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Senator Turner re-elected Caucus Chair
2007-01-02
Senator Johnny Ray Turner, D-Drift, was re-elected Senate Caucus Chair today by the Senate Democratic Caucus.
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Senator Pendleton re-elected Minority Whip
2007-01-02
Senator Joey Pendleton, D-Hopkinsville, was re-elected Senate Minority Whip today by the Senate Democratic Caucus.
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