Home » State government You are browsing entries filed in “State government”

Bradford & Brooks: 2019 candidate interviews

NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Friday, May 3, 2019 — WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio show the candidates in both parties for state constitutional office on the ballot for the May 21 primary election. The interviews we have on video are on the Nelson County Gazette’s YouTube account and linked below for your convenience. […]

May 3rd, 2019 | Posted in Breaking News,Election News,Elections,News,Politics,State government | Read More »

Legislative update: Education, abortion, good government bills gain approval

By JIMMY HIGDON14th District State Senator Friday, April 26, 2019 — It was an honor to serve you and the 14th Senate District in Frankfort during the 2019 Regular Session. I was honored to visit with so many constituents about legislation throughout our 30-day session. The Kentucky General Assembly passed almost 200 bills, making the […]

April 26th, 2019 | Posted in Breaking News,Business News,News,Public Record,State government | Read More »

House continues to examine agricultural issues facing state farmers

By CHAD MCCOY50th District State Representative Friday, Aug. 26, 2019 — Now that the 2019 Legislative Session is over, I am not in Frankfort on a daily basis. However, I still return quite a bit for meetings. I like the drive to Frankfort because it gives me the opportunity to see so much of Kentucky. […]

April 26th, 2019 | Posted in Agriculture,Breaking News,Business News,News,Politics,State government | Read More »

Court paves way for road funds; cuts speed limit on South St. Gregory Church Road

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, April 16, 2019 — Nelson Fiscal Court approved agreements with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet that will net the county a total of $1.43 million in money for maintenance of the county’s roads. The court unanimously approved signing the County Road Aid agreement, which will provide the […]

April 16th, 2019 | Posted in Breaking News,County government,Health,News,State government | Read More »

Mayor: Western bypass route that’s close to town will help ease trafffic, congestion

By JIM BROOKS Nelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, April 9, 2019 — At Tuesday’s Bardstown City Council meeting, Mayor Dick Heaton emphasized that the City of Bardstown was firmly in favor of a western bypass route with a path that is close to the city — exactly like the route unveiled Monday to […]

April 10th, 2019 | Posted in Bourbon-related,Breaking News,Business News,City Government,News,State government | Read More »

Opinion: Lawmakers need to address road repair funding with gas tax reform

By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Sunday, April 7, 2019 — My wife and I drove to visit our daughter in Grand Rapids, Mich., this weekend as she prepares to graduate from her master’s program at Kendall College of Art & Design. Its about a 6 hour and 45 minute drive — if […]

April 7th, 2019 | Posted in Breaking News,City Government,County government,News,Opinion,State government | Read More »

General Assembly approves 194 bills during 2019 ‘short’ legislative session

By CHAD MCCOY 50th District State Representative Monday, April 1, 2019 — When the Speaker’s gavel fell shortly before midnight on Thursday, March 28, the General Assembly adjourned the 2019 Regular Session sine die. Odd-year sessions are considered “short” because at 30 legislative days they are half the length of even-year sessions. However, there was […]

April 1st, 2019 | Posted in Breaking News,Business News,News,Politics,State government | Read More »

Kentucky General Assembly wraps up 153rd Regular Session

By SEN. JIMMY HIGDON 14th District State Senator Monday, April 1, 2019 — After 30 productive legislative days in Frankfort, the Kentucky General Assembly is bidding farewell to the 153rd Regular Session. In this final week, the General Assembly saw the ceremonial signing of Senate Bill 1, the pivotal bipartisan measure to enhance school safety. […]

April 1st, 2019 | Posted in Breaking News,Business News,News,Politics,State government | Read More »

Video: Rep. Rocky Adkins interview on WBRT’s ‘Bradford & Brooks’ radio

C GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Sunday, March 31, 2019 — House Minority Leader Rep. Rocky Adkins was the guest Wednesday, March 27, 2019, on WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks” radio program. Adkins is seeking the Democratic nomination for governor in the May primary election. Running time: 46 minutes. -30- Please follow and like us:

March 31st, 2019 | Posted in Breaking News,Election News,Elections,News,Politics,State government,Video | Read More »

House Update: General Ass’y sends bills to governor as 1 day remains in 2019 session

By CHAD MCCOY 50th District State Representative Friday, March 15, 2019 — Members of the House finished business and walked off the floor late into the night of Thursday, March 14. Since it is late in the session, the majority of the bills we considered this week were from the Senate, or House bills that […]

March 15th, 2019 | Posted in Breaking News,News,Politics,State government | Read More »

Subscribe to get new posts in your email!