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Louisville legislator pushing to put MSD under Kentucky utility regulator
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Louisville legislator pushing to put MSD under Kentucky utility regulator

  • Marcus Green
  • Updated Jun 5, 2024

The Public Service Commission would oversee the Metropolitan Sewer District under a bill that Rep. Jared Bauman, R-Louisville, wants to introduce in the Kentucky legislature next year.

Kentucky crime bill to become law after lawmakers vote to override Beshear veto
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Kentucky crime bill to become law after lawmakers vote to override Beshear veto

  • Marcus Green
  • Updated Apr 15, 2024

Dubbed the 'Safer Kentucky Act,' House Bill 5 makes sweeping changes to the state's crime statutes. 

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Lawmakers could override decision after Gov. Beshear vetoes 'Safer Kentucky Act'
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Lawmakers could override decision after Gov. Beshear vetoes 'Safer Kentucky Act'

  • Darby Beane
  • Updated Apr 10, 2024

After making its way through the House and Senate, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed a Republican-backed crime bill Tuesday. However, lawmakers could override that veto in the coming days.

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Anti-crime bill featuring three-strikes provision wins approval from GOP-led House panel in Kentucky
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Anti-crime bill featuring three-strikes provision wins approval from GOP-led House panel in Kentucky

  • Updated Jan 19, 2024

The measure has emerged as a top priority this year in the Republican-dominated House.

Louisville advocates worry House bill aimed at tackling violent crime, homelessness could make things worse
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Louisville advocates worry House bill aimed at tackling violent crime, homelessness could make things worse

  • Adi Schanie
  • Updated Jan 12, 2024

A bill filed this week in Frankfort aims to put a dent in violent crime across Kentucky with an added emphasis of curtailing street camping.

Lawmakers file 'Safer Kentucky Act,' aimed at tackling violent crime
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Lawmakers file 'Safer Kentucky Act,' aimed at tackling violent crime

  • Updated Jan 12, 2024

House Bill 5 is a more than 20-point plan aimed at curbing what's been a multiyear surge in violent crime. 

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Kentucky lawmakers eye street camping ban in crime plan as advocates push for homelessness solutions
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Kentucky lawmakers eye street camping ban in crime plan as advocates push for homelessness solutions

  • Marcus Green
  • Updated Nov 21, 2023
  • 6 min to read

A wide-ranging proposal attacking crime in Kentucky would ban 'street camping' on public and other land. A draft of the legislation is expected next month before state lawmakers start meeting in January. 

Kentucky lawmakers announce 18-point plan to curb violent crime
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Kentucky lawmakers announce 18-point plan to curb violent crime

  • Monica Harkins
  • Updated Sep 26, 2023

A group of Louisville lawmakers announced Tuesday they'll introduce legislation called the Safer Kentucky Act, a proposal aimed at reversing what's been a multi-year surge in violent crime.

Bill setting special elections for Metro Council vacancies heads to Beshear's desk
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Bill setting special elections for Metro Council vacancies heads to Beshear's desk

  • Marcus Green
  • Updated Mar 16, 2023

HB 191 calls for a special election 60 days after a council seat opens up, replacing the current process that lets council members choose temporary representatives between elections.   

Kentucky House approves bill setting special elections for Louisville Metro Council vacancies
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Kentucky House approves bill setting special elections for Louisville Metro Council vacancies

  • Marcus Green
  • Updated Mar 10, 2023

HB 191 would allow voters in Metro Council districts to choose representatives weeks after vacancies, changing a process that now lets the council decide who will hold empty seats between scheduled elections.

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