FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky House committee has approved a bill to expand the state attorney general’s authority to enforce abortion law. The measure would expand the attorney general’s power to regulate abortion facilities, including bringing civil or criminal penalties for violations. Media outlets report that the bill cleared the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday. It would enhance the…
LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — The Breeders’ Cup is increasing purses for three of its races, including a $1 million boost that will make the signature Classic worth $7 million starting with this year’s event at Keeneland. The Turf will get a $2 million boost to $6 million and the Dirt Mile will be boosted by $1 million to be worth…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky House has passed a bill requiring law enforcement agencies to develop pursuit policies. The bill is known as “Jill’s Law” in honor of Jill Hurst. She died last year after the car she was in was struck by a suspect being pursued by police in Anderson County. The bill passed 84-8 Wednesday. It now…
VINCENNES, Ind. (AP) — A southwestern Indiana correctional officer has been arrested after a female inmate he was transporting accused him of assaulting her. Indiana State Police say 23-year-old Malyk Jawaun Johnson of Montgomery was charged Wednesday with sexual battery, official misconduct and trafficking with an inmate. Police say Johnson was assigned to pick up the 37-year-old woman at the…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Opponents of legalizing medical marijuana in Kentucky have pushed back as the focus shifts to the Senate. The lineup of opposition Wednesday included a prosecutor and a doctor. Warren County Commonwealth’s Attorney Chris Cohron says more research of medical cannabis is needed. He also warns legalizing it could spark future efforts to allow recreational use. A…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Gov. Andy Beshear has announced a new effort to help Kentucky residents determine if they’re among the nonviolent felons now qualified to vote. The website unveiled Wednesday features a searchable database. It lets people find out if their voting rights were restored. It’s a followup to the executive order Beshear signed in December to restore voting…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky National Guard has a new Army chief of staff and Army deputy chief of operations. Adjutant General Brig. Gen. Haldane Lamberton says Col. Joe Gardner was chosen as chief of staff to replace Brig. Gen. Bryan Howay. Howay was recently promoted. The guard also says in a news release that Col. J.B. Richmond is…
HENDERSON, Ky. (AP) — A bridge over the Green River in Kentucky will be closed for several days starting Friday. The Kentucky Transportation Cabinet said in a news release that the U.S. 60 Spottsville Bridge between Henderson and Owensboro will be closed from 6 p.m. Friday until 5 a.m. Monday. A detour route will be set up while a contractor…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A House panel has advanced a bill to have Kentucky’s Transportation Cabinet eventually assume control of all driver’s licensing operations. The measure cleared the House Transportation Committee on Tuesday. It now goes to the full House. The bill would shift responsibility for issuing traditional driver’s licenses away from circuit court clerk’s offices. It sets a mid-2022…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky House has passed a bill to require voters to show a government-issued photo ID in order to cast a ballot. The Republican-backed measure passed 62-35 Tuesday. It returns to the Senate, which will consider whether to accept changes made by the House. Supporters say the bill would provide greater security for elections. Democratic opponents…
