HUNTINGTON â Leaders from West Virginia, Ohio and Kentucky were among those condemning the protests that took place in the nationâs capital Wednesday in an attempt to overturn Americaâs presidential election, undercut the nationâs democracy and keep Democrat Joe Biden from replacing President Donald Trump in the White House.
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Wednesday called the occupation of the U.S. Capitol Building an âembarrassmentâ that runs counter to actions in a nation of laws.
DeWine, a Republican, said the final step in the constitutional process of electing a president was disrupted by what he called âa violent mob.â
Kentucky politicians react to breach at Capitol building
Multiple Kentucky politicians have released statements regarding the breach at the Capitol building in Washington D.C. on Wednesday afternoon.
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and last updated 2021-01-06 19:53:10-05
WASHINGTON, D.C. â Multiple Kentucky politicians have released statements regarding the breach at the Capitol building in Washington D.C. on Wednesday afternoon.
The Republican Party of Kentucky issued the following statement condemning the violence at the U.S. Capitol:
âWe denounce the angry mob that stormed the U.S. Capitol today and condemn them in the strongest possible terms. Violence is never acceptable and has no place in our Democracy. The individuals engaged in this criminal behavior are dangerous and destructive and should be held fully accountable. We want to thank the brave men and women of law enforcement who are protecting our leaders and pray for a quick and peaceful end to this situatio
Kentucky House passes bill preventing Gov. Beshear from shutting down schools, businesses Share Updated: 12:23 PM EST Jan 8, 2021 WLKY Digital Team Share Updated: 12:23 PM EST Jan 8, 2021
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Show Transcript BECOMES LAW. REPORTER: BUSINESS OWNERS TELL ME HEADING INTO 2021, BECAUSE OF THE CORONAVIRUS, GIVES THEM SOME UNCERTAINTY. AFTER HEARING ABOUT HOUSE BILL ONE, THAT UNCERTAINTY IS PUT TO THE SIDE. WE APPRECIATE THE LAWMAKERS FOR LISTENING TO WHAT WE HAVE TO SAY. REPORTER: RESTAURANT OWNERS PRAISED HOUSE BILL ONE WHICH WILL PROTECT BUSINESSES FROM SHUT DOWN DUE TO COVID-19. IT IS GOOD TO KNOW THEY ARE TRYING TO PASS A BILL THAT WILL HELP US TO STAY OPEN NO MATTER WHAT. THE REPUBLICAN SPONSORED BILL PASSED ALONG PARTY LINES. THE BILL WILL KEEP THE GOVERNOR FROM BEING ABLE TO SHUT DOWN ANY BUSINESS OR SCHOOL DISTRICT COMPLYING WITH CDC GUIDELINES. WE WERE BLESSED ENOUGH BECAUSE OF THE SIZE OF THE RESTAURANT, WE ARE A
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