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Bevin Selects Senator Alvarado as Running Mate
Governor Matt Bevin filed with the Secretary of State's Office to run for governor in 2019 with a new running mate, current state Senator Ralph Alvarado (R-Winchester).
Board Orders Recount in Race Decided by One Vote
In a vote that fell along party lines, the House Election Contest Board agreed to a request by former Representative DJ Johnson for a recount of the 13th House District, which represents the City of Owensboro. He lost the seat to Democrat Jim Glenn by one vote.
Legislators Convene 2019 Session
The Kentucky House and Senate convened Tuesday for the start of the 2019 session. David Osborne was sworn in as Speaker of the House and Robert Stivers resumed his role as Senate President. The House also impaneled a board to review a contested seat.
Special Session Ends With No Pension Bill
The House and Senate adjourned sine die Tuesday night after an agreement could not be reached on a new pension reform bill.
New Pension Bills Filed in House
The 2018 special session started Monday night with the introduction of two pension bills, both sponsored by Representative Jerry Miller. House Bill 1 is an updated version of the pension reform bill the Kentucky Supreme Court struck down last week, Senate Bill 151, and House Bill 2 includes language restating the phase-in of CERS employer contribution rates.
Supreme Court Strikes Down Pension Law
An order handed down Thursday morning affirms a lower court ruling declaring the pension reform law, Senate Bill 151, unconstitutional. The state's high court agreed the bill did not meet the three-reading requirement in the Kentucky Constitution.
Register for 2019 City Day/City Night
It is time once again to mark your calendar. The annual City Day/City Night event will take place February 13, 2019.
Supreme Court Upholds Right-To-Work Law
The Kentucky Supreme Court issued several opinions Thursday morning, including a ruling on the KLC-supported right-to-work law that the legislature passed in 2017. It also set an expedited hearing schedule on the lawsuit over Marsy's Law for Kentucky. However, it did not release a decision on the pension law.
Experience Study Presented to KRS Board
The draft of an experience study conducted by the actuary for the Kentucky Retirement Systems raised questions about the amount of payroll growth being seen in the County Employees Retirement System (CERS). The KRS Board of Trustees received a preview of the report Thursday. It also recommends a slight reduction in CERS employer contribution rates.
