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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky lawmakers gave final approval Thursday to a bill stripping the state's Democratic governor of any role in picking someone to occupy a U.S. Senate seat
Thursday was the final day for Kentucky lawmakers to pass bills before a two-week veto period.
Gov. Beshear wanted lawmakers to budget a mandatory 11% raise for teachers and all other public school employees. That will not happen, but lawmakers say that doesn't mean raises are off the table.
Approved state budget contains $8M for Bear Mountain; governor's signature next step
KY lawmakers have approved a bill that would cause a state Senate vacancy to be filled by a special election rather than by the choice of the governor.