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High humidity pushes heat index into dangerous range
With a hot, humid air mass settling over Kentucky after days of rain, forecasters say heat index values are expected to reach the dangerous range, with a heat advisory in effect for parts of the state. Officials urge residents to treat this as extreme heat and take steps to avoid heat-related illness. Drink water regularly…
Read MoreKentucky House Majority Caucus — Legislative Update
By Representative Scott Lewis Week in Review: Judiciary, tobacco settlement, technology Lawmakers continued the second week of the 2027 Interim Session with a meeting of the Interim Joint Committee (IJC) on Judiciary and several statutory committee meetings. Statutory committees play a key role in the legislative process by bringing together lawmakers, state agencies and stakeholders…
Read MoreKentucky House Majority Caucus — Legislative update
By Representative Scott Lewis Lawmakers begin work for 2027 Regular Session Kentucky lawmakers return to Frankfort as this year’s legislative interim begins on June 1. The interim, the period of time between the adjournment of one regular session until the convening of the next, is when we lay the groundwork for our next session. In…
Read MoreKentucky House Majority Caucus — Legislative Update
By Representative Scott Lewis Primary Election Day: Vote, volunteer, participate The 2026 Primary Election Day is Tuesday, May 19, while in-person, excused absentee voting is open May 6-8 and 11-13, and anyone can vote early May 14-16. In just a few days, Kentuckians will have a chance to make their voices heard and take part…
Read MoreNational Police Week — May 10-16
By Jennifer Wimmer Hancock County law enforcement officers put their lives on the line each day in service to their community, a commitment shared by the families who support them. During National Police Week, May 10-16, their work and sacrifice are recognized, and their continued dedication to public safety is honored. As Hancock County observes National Police…
Read MoreU.S. Senate candidate Dale Romans to visit Hancock County May 11
By Jennifer Wimmer Dale Romans, a Louisville thoroughbred trainer running for U.S. Senate as a Democrat, is scheduled to visit Hancock County on Monday, May 11. Romans, 59, is running for the seat now held by Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell, who is not seeking reelection. The 2026 race for Kentucky’s open U.S. Senate seat has…
Read MoreNational Day of Prayer set for May 7
By Jennifer Wimmer The National Day of Prayer will be observed Thursday, May 7, uniting communities across the country for a collective time of prayer. Under federal law, the president proclaims a National Day of Prayer each year. This year, organizers selected “Glorify God Among the Nations, Seeking Him in All Generations” as the theme,…
Read MoreTreasurer Metcalf delivers $100 million back to Kentuckians
Kentucky State Treasurer Mark H. Metcalf announced last week that the Treasury’s Unclaimed Property Division has surpassed $100 million returned to Kentuckians, setting a new record for the most returned at this point in any administration in Commonwealth history. “We’re not talking about numbers on a spreadsheet — we’re talking about real money going back to…
Read MoreBill would give states control over ‘intoxicating’ hemp as federal deadline nears
By Jennifer Wimmer A bipartisan coalition of U.S. senators, including Sens. Rand Paul, R-Ky., Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, has unveiled the Hemp Safety Enforcement Act, a bill that would let states and tribal nations opt out of a coming federal ban on intoxicating hemp products and regulate them under their own rules.…
Read MoreKentucky House Majority Caucus — Legislative update
By Representative Scott Lewis Session Review: Bills become law The 2026 General Assembly has adjourned until Jan. 5, 2027. We wrapped up a busy 60-day session on April 15, but work will continue during the interim starting in June, as legislators review new laws and prepare for next session. Before I share information about the…
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