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On Monday, July 10, Kentucky State Representative Al Gentry, D-Louisville, joined the Kentucky Tonight panel on KET to discuss workers’ compensation. Rep. Gentry, who once experienced a severe workplace injury, has been an avid advocate for workers’ and them receiving the benefits they deserve. A short clip of the discussion can be viewed below.…
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On Wednesday, July 5th the Interim Joint Committees on Tourism, Small Business, and Information Technology and on Economic Development and Workforce Investment convened in Frankfort to receive legislative updates from their respective cabinets. Tourism, Small Business and Information Technology heard updates on the improvements and repairs made to state/local parks and recreational facilities over the last…
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Rep. Chris Harris pre-filed two pieces of legislation today that seek to halt the continued escalation of electrical rates for Eastern Kentucky customers of Kentucky Power. The resolution and bill will be co-sponsored by House Democratic Leader Rocky Adkins of Morehead; Rep. Angie Hatton of Whitesburg; Rep. Kevin Sinnette of Ashland; and Rep. Rick Nelson…
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State Rep. Steve Riggs spoke with Wave3 news about proposed MSD rate hikes. Rep. Riggs points out the need for the state’s Public Service Commission (PSC) to start reviewing rate increases for the local utility. VIDEO: Courtesy Wave3 News Full Article–> http://www.wave3.com/clip/13450427/msd-rate-hike-proposal-sparks-need-for-oversight-lawmakers-say
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Today, Representatives Will Coursey, Wilson Stone, and Jeff Greer heard testimony about the effects of surprise billing and credit card processing fees paid by insurers during the Banking and Insurance Interim Joint Committee. Surprise billing is to protect Kentucky consumers from unexpected medical costs in an emergency or during a planned procedure. Rep. Jeff Greer…
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