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A Republican-sponsored bill in the Kentucky legislature would require the governor to replace a departing U.S. senator with someone from the same political party.
The proposal is supported by Kentucky’s 78-year-old U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell and comes as state lawmakers continue to try and chip away at Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s powers.
Senate Bill 228 would be a big change from how Kentucky governors currently fill senate vacancies picking whomever they want.
Instead, the governor would have to pick a replacement from a list of three nominees selected by the state party of the departing senator.
A judge has temporarily blocked a new Kentucky law that allows businesses and schools to stay open during the coronavirus pandemic as long as they follow
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Kentucky lawmakers advance historical horse racing bill
By BRUCE SCHREINERFebruary 4, 2021 GMT
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) Kentucky lawmakers started advancing a bill Thursday to prevent the unplugging of historical racing machines that have expanded into lucrative ventures for the state’s horse tracks.
The measure cleared the Senate Licensing and Occupations Committee and heads to the full Senate, where its prospects are bolstered by support from Senate President Robert Stivers and Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer. In the House where it would go if it passes the Senate the proposal is backed by Speaker David Osborne.
Despite those endorsements, anti-gambling opponents vowed to mount strong resistance when the measure comes up for more action in the Republican-dominated legislature.