Proposed Constitutional Amendments would Limit Pardons and Commutations in Kentucky

FRANKFORT, KY (Feb. 16, 2022)—Legislation proposing constitutional amendments that would limit the governor’s ability to grant pardons or reduce criminal sentences received approval in committee Wednesday.

Annual Report Highlights KHEAA Outreach Efforts

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FRANKFORT, KY— The Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA) has released its 2021 report highlighting the agency’s outreach efforts during the pandemic.

Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts Mike Harmon has released the following Local Government Audits

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Auditor of Public Accounts Mike Harmon

FRANKFORT, KY (February 21, 2022) – Auditor of Public Accounts Mike Harmon has released the following local government audits:

McConnell on Putin Invading Ukraine: “The World Is Watching” for America’s Response

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U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell

LEXINGTON, KY (February 22, 2022) – U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) issued the following statement this morning regarding Putin's invasion of Ukraine:

Congressman Rogers Urges Full Reopening of Capitol Building

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Congressman Hal Rogers

WASHINGTON, DC (February 22, 2022) - U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) and his colleagues in the U.S. House of Representatives say it's time to fully reopen the U.S. Capitol Building.

FRANKFORT: House Approves Bipartisan Peace Officer Certification Reform Bill

FRANKFORT, KY (Feb. 22, 2022) — A bill moving through the Kentucky General Assembly would prohibit anyone convicted of a misdemeanor sexual offense from becoming or remaining a peace officer.

 

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