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The League of Women Voters of Kentucky released a report showing the legislature continues to rely on fast-tracking maneuvers to push bills through this session, limiting public input.
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Kentucky’s Judicial Conduct Commission has suspended a circuit judge in Adair and Casey counties. An investigation found Judge Judy Vance Murphy abused her position to influence cases and committed other misconduct. -
A forensic audit of the Kentucky Community and Technical College System has found no fraud or criminal behavior, but does offer recommendations for improving internal policies and staff training. -
The legislation would modify the state’s current protective order law to allow those who have endured coercive control to qualify for a protective order. -
Voters have given Todd Alcott a second term as Bowling Green mayor. The Republican incumbent fended off a challenge from Democrat Patti Minter in the non-partisan race. -
In Tuesday's election, Kentucky voters will decide whether to change the state constitution to open the door for school choice. Amendment 2 would allow the state legislature to use tax dollars on education outside of public schools.
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