Social Services and Public Safety Committee – Jan 23, 2024 Agenda
The agenda for Social Services and Public Safety Committee dated Tuesday, 23 January 2024 has been published. Access it here:https://lfucg.granicus.com/AgendaViewer.php?view_id=4&event_id=4142
Kentucky GOP’s New Bill Decriminalizes Use of Deadly Force Against the Unhoused
“I’m just ashamed that this bill even came into fruition,” a Lexington council member said. By Zane McNeill , TRUTHOUT Republican lawmakers in Kentucky introduced a bill last Tuesday that would criminalize homeless encampments...
Lexington Opioid Abatement Commission January Meeting
Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton’s Opioid Abatement Commission met on January 12, 2024 in Council Chambers. Video of the meeting and the agenda is available below. Opioid Abatement Commission Regular...
Senate committee passes bill on local Section 8 housing rules
Legislative Research Commission FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 17, 2024) — The Senate State and Local Government Committee voted 8-1 Wednesday to advance a measure that would prohibit local governments from requiring...
State Reps. Aull and Lewis and Sen. Chambers Armstrong unveil bipartisan bills to expand free student meals, help farmers
via press release FRANKFORT – Following months of meetings with stakeholders and other legislators, state Representatives Chad Aull and Scott Lewis and state Senator Cassie Chambers Armstrong have filed...
Rep. Lisa Willner and advocacy groups to hold press conference announcing menstrual equity legislation
via press release FRANKFORT, KY—Acknowledging the financial strain caused by taxing menstrual products and understanding the repercussions on Kentucky students who lack access to these necessities, State Representative Lisa...
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Opioid Abatement Commission – Dec 08, 2023
Opioid Abatement Commission Regular Meeting Agenda December 8, 2023 I. Call to Order II. Roll Call III. Adoption of Agenda IV. Approval of Minutes from November 17, 2023 V....
Kentucky Open Government Coalition’s win in open records case is a victory for all Kentuckians
by Amye Bensenhaver, Kentucky Open Government Coalition Open government advocates are inclined to rhapsodize about every judicial victory that advances the cause of public agency accountability and defeats government...
Businesses are pitching local governments to give them money from the national opioid settlement; Ky. advisers say to go slow
Photo: SafeRx makes locking pill bottles (left) with a four-digit code to store medications. The BolaWrap device (top right), which aims to help law enforcement detain people without the...