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    TWO CHARGES FOR STOLEN VEHICLES INCLUDED IN GJ INDICTMENTS

    TWO CHARGES FOR STOLEN VEHICLES INCLUDED IN GJ INDICTMENTS

    Ricky Skaggs gets LCHS diploma presented by Fletcher

    Lawrence Co Deputies discover 40 g of meth and thousands of dollars in suspected stolen goods  in the Blaine community.

    Lawrence Co Deputies discover 40 g of meth and thousands of dollars in suspected stolen goods in the Blaine community.

    FORMER LAWRENCE COUNTY SHERIFF AND LOUISA CITY POLICE CHIEF GARRETT ROBERTS DIES SUDDENLY

    FORMER LAWRENCE COUNTY SHERIFF AND LOUISA CITY POLICE CHIEF GARRETT ROBERTS DIES SUDDENLY

    ON THIS GOOD FRIDAY 2021…

    ON THIS GOOD FRIDAY 2021…

    LAWRENCE COUNTY MAN TO GO ON TRIAL IN MAY FOR FEDERAL CHILD PORN CASE

    LAWRENCE COUNTY MAN TO GO ON TRIAL IN MAY FOR FEDERAL CHILD PORN CASE

    LAWRENCE COUNTY GRAND JURY RETURNS FIFTEEN INDICTMENTS FOR ITS MARCH 2021 MEETING SESSION

    LAWRENCE COUNTY GRAND JURY RETURNS FIFTEEN INDICTMENTS FOR ITS MARCH 2021 MEETING SESSION

    East Kentucky Native Opens New Clinic in Her Hometown

    East Kentucky Native Opens New Clinic in Her Hometown

    SEARCH CONTINUES FOR MISSING LAWRENCE COUNTY, KY. TEENAGER WHO WAS LAST SEEN BACK AT THE END OF FEBRUARY

    SEARCH CONTINUES FOR MISSING LAWRENCE COUNTY, KY. TEENAGER WHO WAS LAST SEEN BACK AT THE END OF FEBRUARY

    DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME SWITCH TOMORROW NIGHT!

    DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME SWITCH TOMORROW NIGHT!

  • Sports
    Salmons hits six three pointers and Muncy torches Point Pleasant for 29 points in a Tolsia road victory

    Salmons hits six three pointers and Muncy torches Point Pleasant for 29 points in a Tolsia road victory

    Collinsworth hits for the cycle and drives in eight runs versus Floyd Central; Maynard plays key role in victories over Russell and FC

    Collinsworth hits for the cycle and drives in eight runs versus Floyd Central; Maynard plays key role in victories over Russell and FC

    GRAYSON SIGNS TO PLAY VOLLEYBALL AT UNION COLLEGE

    GRAYSON SIGNS TO PLAY VOLLEYBALL AT UNION COLLEGE

    Fort Gay and Crum Boys Basketball will play in the Wayne Co. Tournament beginning Tuesday

    Fort Gay and Crum Boys Basketball will play in the Wayne Co. Tournament beginning Tuesday

    Tolsia Senior Julie Boone makes it official; to play basketball for West Virginia Tech University

    Tolsia Senior Julie Boone makes it official; to play basketball for West Virginia Tech University

    Danielle Crum belts two run home run in extra innings to lead Bulldogs past the number one team in the state

    Danielle Crum belts two run home run in extra innings to lead Bulldogs past the number one team in the state

    Blue Fletcher homers in victory over Martin Co. on Monday, Play undefeated Russell at home today

    Blue Fletcher homers in victory over Martin Co. on Monday, Play undefeated Russell at home today

    Tolsia Lady Rebels defeat county rival Wayne, Postseason up next against Sherman on Tuesday

    Tolsia Lady Rebels defeat county rival Wayne, Postseason up next against Sherman on Tuesday

    Softball Dawgs start the season 2-2 with two one run losses; Team is young but full of potential, coach says

    Softball Dawgs start the season 2-2 with two one run losses; Team is young but full of potential, coach says

  • Lifestyles
    Kentucky to get more funds for SNAP; to feed more children

    Kentucky to get more funds for SNAP; to feed more children

     Intrust Healthcare Counseling  Service: Welcome to the Team Elizabeth Price-Slone, Case Manager!

     Intrust Healthcare Counseling  Service: Welcome to the Team Elizabeth Price-Slone, Case Manager!

    FEMA REIMBURSING FUNERAL COSTS FOR COVID-19 VICTIMS

    FEMA REIMBURSING FUNERAL COSTS FOR COVID-19 VICTIMS

    DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE NEW LAZER CALENDAR ON HOME PAGE

    DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE NEW LAZER CALENDAR ON HOME PAGE

    THE HUNT IS ON — EASTER EGG HUNT THAT IS!!!

    THE HUNT IS ON — EASTER EGG HUNT THAT IS!!!

    Lawrence county Park Update 3/14/21 – Trails closed, golf course open

    Lawrence county Park Update 3/14/21 – Trails closed, golf course open

    LPD congratulates Wright on new position

    LPD congratulates Wright on new position

    ‘A RAY OF Hope’ plays vital role in community health and service

    ‘A RAY OF Hope’ plays vital role in community health and service

    RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE AT:  Louisa First Baptist Church – Thursday, March 18 from 1–6 pm

    RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE AT: Louisa First Baptist Church – Thursday, March 18 from 1–6 pm

  • Courthouse
    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of April 5-9

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of April 5-9

    Lawrence County Civil Suits for the week of April 5-9

    Lawrence County Civil Suits for the week of April 5-9

    LOUISA POLICE OFFICER RECEIVES AWARD FOR IMPAIRED DRIVING ARRESTS

    LOUISA POLICE OFFICER RECEIVES AWARD FOR IMPAIRED DRIVING ARRESTS

    Fiscal Court receives $105,000 from the Kentucky 911 Services Board

    Fiscal Court receives $105,000 from the Kentucky 911 Services Board

    Special Fiscal Court Meeting Agenda March 31, 2021

    Special Fiscal Court Meeting Agenda March 31, 2021

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – MARCH 10-MARCH 26, 2021

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – MARCH 10-MARCH 26, 2021

    Lawrence County Civil Court Docket for the week of March 22-26

    Lawrence County Civil Court Docket for the week of March 22-26

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of March 22-26

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of March 22-26

    LOUISA POLICE ARREST MALLIE, KY MAN AFTER FOOT CHASE

    LOUISA POLICE ARREST MALLIE, KY MAN AFTER FOOT CHASE

  • Recollections
    GROWING UP IN LOUISA…Take a stroll

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA…Take a stroll

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Helping Mom

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Helping Mom

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Palm Sunday

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Palm Sunday

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: What a winter!

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: What a winter!

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: It ain’t Always Fun!

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: It ain’t Always Fun!

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Down Town

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Down Town

    FRED JONES: HACK’S NEWS STAND

    FRED JONES: HACK’S NEWS STAND

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA:  Penny Post Cards

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Penny Post Cards

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Get Well, Soon!

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Get Well, Soon!

  • Obituaries
    Bettie Jane Gribbet, 87, of Fort Gay, WV

    Bettie Jane Gribbet, 87, of Fort Gay, WV

    Mrs. Regina Workman, 57, of Fort Gay, WV

    Mrs. Regina Workman, 57, of Fort Gay, WV

    Arnett Edward Hogston, Sr., 78, of Louisa, KY

    Arnett Edward Hogston, Sr., 78, of Louisa, KY

    Eddie Joe Perry, 76, Wayne Co., W. Va.

    Eddie Joe Perry, 76, Wayne Co., W. Va.

    Garrett Michael Roberts Jr. 54 of Louisa, KY

    Garrett Michael Roberts Jr. 54 of Louisa, KY

    Fred C. Dean, 43, of Fort Gay, WV

    Fred C. Dean, 43, of Fort Gay, WV

    James B. Maynard, Sr., 85, formerly of Warfield

    James B. Maynard, Sr., 85, formerly of Warfield

    Alta Lou McKinzie, 86, of Fort Gay, WV

    Alta Lou McKinzie, 86, of Fort Gay, WV

    James Sherman Griffith, 55 of Columbus, OH

    James Sherman Griffith, 55 of Columbus, OH

  • Regional News
    DEATH INVESTIGATION OPENED AFTER HUMAN REMAINS FOUND ON PRIVATE PROPERTY IN MARTIN COUNTY KY

    DEATH INVESTIGATION OPENED AFTER HUMAN REMAINS FOUND ON PRIVATE PROPERTY IN MARTIN COUNTY KY

    Kentucky Temporarily Pauses Use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

    Kentucky Temporarily Pauses Use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

    LAWRENCE COUNTY, KY. MAN, WAYNE COUNTY, W.VA. WOMAN ARRESTED ON DRUG AND OTHER RELATED CHARGES

    LAWRENCE COUNTY, KY. MAN, WAYNE COUNTY, W.VA. WOMAN ARRESTED ON DRUG AND OTHER RELATED CHARGES

    Attorney General’s Office secures nearly $50K in utility credits for Ky. AmeriGas customers

    Attorney General’s Office secures nearly $50K in utility credits for Ky. AmeriGas customers

    JOHNSON CO. MAN FOUND DEAD OUTSIDE A HOME ON SLATE BRANCH

    JOHNSON CO. MAN FOUND DEAD OUTSIDE A HOME ON SLATE BRANCH

    Greenup County Man Arrested For Child Sexual Exploitation

    Greenup County Man Arrested For Child Sexual Exploitation

    SLONE NAMED BY GOVERNOR TO REPLACE DAVIS AS JUDGE/EXEC IN MARTIN CO.

    SLONE NAMED BY GOVERNOR TO REPLACE DAVIS AS JUDGE/EXEC IN MARTIN CO.

    GOTCHA!  Gov. Beshear Announces Task Force on Unemployment Insurance Fraud

    GOTCHA! Gov. Beshear Announces Task Force on Unemployment Insurance Fraud

    WAYNE SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES ARREST OHIO WOMAN IN STOLEN CADILLAC

    WAYNE SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES ARREST OHIO WOMAN IN STOLEN CADILLAC

  • Announcements
    The last day to pay 2020 county property taxes is Thursday, April 15

    The last day to pay 2020 county property taxes is Thursday, April 15

    Louisa City Council Regular Meeting Agenda April 13, 2021–7:00pm

    Louisa City Council Regular Meeting Agenda April 13, 2021–7:00pm

    Who is ready for 4-H Camp 2021?!

    Who is ready for 4-H Camp 2021?!

    DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE NEW LAZER CALENDAR ON HOME PAGE

    DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE NEW LAZER CALENDAR ON HOME PAGE

    LAWRENCE BOE INVITES BIDS FOR FINANCIAL AND BANKING SERVICES

    LAWRENCE BOE INVITES BIDS FOR FINANCIAL AND BANKING SERVICES

    Lawrence Co. District and school grass mowing and trimming bids for BOE being accepted

    Lawrence Co. District and school grass mowing and trimming bids for BOE being accepted

    OPEN BIDS: LAWRENCE CO CONSERVATION DISTRICT LETS BIDS ON WOOD CHIPPER

    OPEN BIDS: LAWRENCE CO CONSERVATION DISTRICT LETS BIDS ON WOOD CHIPPER

    THE HUNT IS ON — EASTER EGG HUNT THAT IS!!!

    THE HUNT IS ON — EASTER EGG HUNT THAT IS!!!

    Greens Aerification will begin this Monday at Eagle Ridge!!  Only 9 holes will be open daily

    Greens Aerification will begin this Monday at Eagle Ridge!!  Only 9 holes will be open daily

  • Editorials/Letters
    BESHEAR SAYS NEW LAW WILL PRODUCE JOBS, OTHER SERVICES FOR KY

    BESHEAR SAYS NEW LAW WILL PRODUCE JOBS, OTHER SERVICES FOR KY

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER: LEGISLATIVE MEASURES TO ADDRESS UNEMPLOYMENT CRISIS BEGIN TO TAKE EFFECT

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER: LEGISLATIVE MEASURES TO ADDRESS UNEMPLOYMENT CRISIS BEGIN TO TAKE EFFECT

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

    Governor says bipartisan ‘Better KY’ legislation to create jobs, boost economy

    Governor says bipartisan ‘Better KY’ legislation to create jobs, boost economy

    Biden to unveil $2.25 trillion infrastructure plan today with plenty of rural resonance

    Biden to unveil $2.25 trillion infrastructure plan today with plenty of rural resonance

    Governor vetoes five bills that would strip power from executive branch

    Governor vetoes five bills that would strip power from executive branch

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

    Lawmakers approve bill allowing students to retake a year of school; KENTUCKY SENATE PASSES GROUND-BREAKING ELECTION REFORM BILL

    Lawmakers approve bill allowing students to retake a year of school; KENTUCKY SENATE PASSES GROUND-BREAKING ELECTION REFORM BILL

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE, March 12, 2021

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE, March 12, 2021

  • News
    TWO CHARGES FOR STOLEN VEHICLES INCLUDED IN GJ INDICTMENTS

    TWO CHARGES FOR STOLEN VEHICLES INCLUDED IN GJ INDICTMENTS

    Ricky Skaggs gets LCHS diploma presented by Fletcher

    Lawrence Co Deputies discover 40 g of meth and thousands of dollars in suspected stolen goods  in the Blaine community.

    Lawrence Co Deputies discover 40 g of meth and thousands of dollars in suspected stolen goods in the Blaine community.

    FORMER LAWRENCE COUNTY SHERIFF AND LOUISA CITY POLICE CHIEF GARRETT ROBERTS DIES SUDDENLY

    FORMER LAWRENCE COUNTY SHERIFF AND LOUISA CITY POLICE CHIEF GARRETT ROBERTS DIES SUDDENLY

    ON THIS GOOD FRIDAY 2021…

    ON THIS GOOD FRIDAY 2021…

    LAWRENCE COUNTY MAN TO GO ON TRIAL IN MAY FOR FEDERAL CHILD PORN CASE

    LAWRENCE COUNTY MAN TO GO ON TRIAL IN MAY FOR FEDERAL CHILD PORN CASE

    LAWRENCE COUNTY GRAND JURY RETURNS FIFTEEN INDICTMENTS FOR ITS MARCH 2021 MEETING SESSION

    LAWRENCE COUNTY GRAND JURY RETURNS FIFTEEN INDICTMENTS FOR ITS MARCH 2021 MEETING SESSION

    East Kentucky Native Opens New Clinic in Her Hometown

    East Kentucky Native Opens New Clinic in Her Hometown

    SEARCH CONTINUES FOR MISSING LAWRENCE COUNTY, KY. TEENAGER WHO WAS LAST SEEN BACK AT THE END OF FEBRUARY

    SEARCH CONTINUES FOR MISSING LAWRENCE COUNTY, KY. TEENAGER WHO WAS LAST SEEN BACK AT THE END OF FEBRUARY

    DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME SWITCH TOMORROW NIGHT!

    DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME SWITCH TOMORROW NIGHT!

  • Sports
    Salmons hits six three pointers and Muncy torches Point Pleasant for 29 points in a Tolsia road victory

    Salmons hits six three pointers and Muncy torches Point Pleasant for 29 points in a Tolsia road victory

    Collinsworth hits for the cycle and drives in eight runs versus Floyd Central; Maynard plays key role in victories over Russell and FC

    Collinsworth hits for the cycle and drives in eight runs versus Floyd Central; Maynard plays key role in victories over Russell and FC

    GRAYSON SIGNS TO PLAY VOLLEYBALL AT UNION COLLEGE

    GRAYSON SIGNS TO PLAY VOLLEYBALL AT UNION COLLEGE

    Fort Gay and Crum Boys Basketball will play in the Wayne Co. Tournament beginning Tuesday

    Fort Gay and Crum Boys Basketball will play in the Wayne Co. Tournament beginning Tuesday

    Tolsia Senior Julie Boone makes it official; to play basketball for West Virginia Tech University

    Tolsia Senior Julie Boone makes it official; to play basketball for West Virginia Tech University

    Danielle Crum belts two run home run in extra innings to lead Bulldogs past the number one team in the state

    Danielle Crum belts two run home run in extra innings to lead Bulldogs past the number one team in the state

    Blue Fletcher homers in victory over Martin Co. on Monday, Play undefeated Russell at home today

    Blue Fletcher homers in victory over Martin Co. on Monday, Play undefeated Russell at home today

    Tolsia Lady Rebels defeat county rival Wayne, Postseason up next against Sherman on Tuesday

    Tolsia Lady Rebels defeat county rival Wayne, Postseason up next against Sherman on Tuesday

    Softball Dawgs start the season 2-2 with two one run losses; Team is young but full of potential, coach says

    Softball Dawgs start the season 2-2 with two one run losses; Team is young but full of potential, coach says

  • Lifestyles
    Kentucky to get more funds for SNAP; to feed more children

    Kentucky to get more funds for SNAP; to feed more children

     Intrust Healthcare Counseling  Service: Welcome to the Team Elizabeth Price-Slone, Case Manager!

     Intrust Healthcare Counseling  Service: Welcome to the Team Elizabeth Price-Slone, Case Manager!

    FEMA REIMBURSING FUNERAL COSTS FOR COVID-19 VICTIMS

    FEMA REIMBURSING FUNERAL COSTS FOR COVID-19 VICTIMS

    DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE NEW LAZER CALENDAR ON HOME PAGE

    DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE NEW LAZER CALENDAR ON HOME PAGE

    THE HUNT IS ON — EASTER EGG HUNT THAT IS!!!

    THE HUNT IS ON — EASTER EGG HUNT THAT IS!!!

    Lawrence county Park Update 3/14/21 – Trails closed, golf course open

    Lawrence county Park Update 3/14/21 – Trails closed, golf course open

    LPD congratulates Wright on new position

    LPD congratulates Wright on new position

    ‘A RAY OF Hope’ plays vital role in community health and service

    ‘A RAY OF Hope’ plays vital role in community health and service

    RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE AT:  Louisa First Baptist Church – Thursday, March 18 from 1–6 pm

    RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE AT: Louisa First Baptist Church – Thursday, March 18 from 1–6 pm

  • Courthouse
    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of April 5-9

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of April 5-9

    Lawrence County Civil Suits for the week of April 5-9

    Lawrence County Civil Suits for the week of April 5-9

    LOUISA POLICE OFFICER RECEIVES AWARD FOR IMPAIRED DRIVING ARRESTS

    LOUISA POLICE OFFICER RECEIVES AWARD FOR IMPAIRED DRIVING ARRESTS

    Fiscal Court receives $105,000 from the Kentucky 911 Services Board

    Fiscal Court receives $105,000 from the Kentucky 911 Services Board

    Special Fiscal Court Meeting Agenda March 31, 2021

    Special Fiscal Court Meeting Agenda March 31, 2021

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – MARCH 10-MARCH 26, 2021

    LAWRENCE COUNTY ARREST LIST – MARCH 10-MARCH 26, 2021

    Lawrence County Civil Court Docket for the week of March 22-26

    Lawrence County Civil Court Docket for the week of March 22-26

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of March 22-26

    Lawrence County Court Docket for the week of March 22-26

    LOUISA POLICE ARREST MALLIE, KY MAN AFTER FOOT CHASE

    LOUISA POLICE ARREST MALLIE, KY MAN AFTER FOOT CHASE

  • Recollections
    GROWING UP IN LOUISA…Take a stroll

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA…Take a stroll

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Helping Mom

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Helping Mom

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Palm Sunday

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Palm Sunday

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: What a winter!

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: What a winter!

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: It ain’t Always Fun!

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: It ain’t Always Fun!

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Down Town

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Down Town

    FRED JONES: HACK’S NEWS STAND

    FRED JONES: HACK’S NEWS STAND

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA:  Penny Post Cards

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Penny Post Cards

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Get Well, Soon!

    GROWING UP IN LOUISA: Get Well, Soon!

  • Obituaries
    Bettie Jane Gribbet, 87, of Fort Gay, WV

    Bettie Jane Gribbet, 87, of Fort Gay, WV

    Mrs. Regina Workman, 57, of Fort Gay, WV

    Mrs. Regina Workman, 57, of Fort Gay, WV

    Arnett Edward Hogston, Sr., 78, of Louisa, KY

    Arnett Edward Hogston, Sr., 78, of Louisa, KY

    Eddie Joe Perry, 76, Wayne Co., W. Va.

    Eddie Joe Perry, 76, Wayne Co., W. Va.

    Garrett Michael Roberts Jr. 54 of Louisa, KY

    Garrett Michael Roberts Jr. 54 of Louisa, KY

    Fred C. Dean, 43, of Fort Gay, WV

    Fred C. Dean, 43, of Fort Gay, WV

    James B. Maynard, Sr., 85, formerly of Warfield

    James B. Maynard, Sr., 85, formerly of Warfield

    Alta Lou McKinzie, 86, of Fort Gay, WV

    Alta Lou McKinzie, 86, of Fort Gay, WV

    James Sherman Griffith, 55 of Columbus, OH

    James Sherman Griffith, 55 of Columbus, OH

  • Regional News
    DEATH INVESTIGATION OPENED AFTER HUMAN REMAINS FOUND ON PRIVATE PROPERTY IN MARTIN COUNTY KY

    DEATH INVESTIGATION OPENED AFTER HUMAN REMAINS FOUND ON PRIVATE PROPERTY IN MARTIN COUNTY KY

    Kentucky Temporarily Pauses Use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

    Kentucky Temporarily Pauses Use of Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 Vaccine

    LAWRENCE COUNTY, KY. MAN, WAYNE COUNTY, W.VA. WOMAN ARRESTED ON DRUG AND OTHER RELATED CHARGES

    LAWRENCE COUNTY, KY. MAN, WAYNE COUNTY, W.VA. WOMAN ARRESTED ON DRUG AND OTHER RELATED CHARGES

    Attorney General’s Office secures nearly $50K in utility credits for Ky. AmeriGas customers

    Attorney General’s Office secures nearly $50K in utility credits for Ky. AmeriGas customers

    JOHNSON CO. MAN FOUND DEAD OUTSIDE A HOME ON SLATE BRANCH

    JOHNSON CO. MAN FOUND DEAD OUTSIDE A HOME ON SLATE BRANCH

    Greenup County Man Arrested For Child Sexual Exploitation

    Greenup County Man Arrested For Child Sexual Exploitation

    SLONE NAMED BY GOVERNOR TO REPLACE DAVIS AS JUDGE/EXEC IN MARTIN CO.

    SLONE NAMED BY GOVERNOR TO REPLACE DAVIS AS JUDGE/EXEC IN MARTIN CO.

    GOTCHA!  Gov. Beshear Announces Task Force on Unemployment Insurance Fraud

    GOTCHA! Gov. Beshear Announces Task Force on Unemployment Insurance Fraud

    WAYNE SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES ARREST OHIO WOMAN IN STOLEN CADILLAC

    WAYNE SHERIFF’S DEPUTIES ARREST OHIO WOMAN IN STOLEN CADILLAC

  • Announcements
    The last day to pay 2020 county property taxes is Thursday, April 15

    The last day to pay 2020 county property taxes is Thursday, April 15

    Louisa City Council Regular Meeting Agenda April 13, 2021–7:00pm

    Louisa City Council Regular Meeting Agenda April 13, 2021–7:00pm

    Who is ready for 4-H Camp 2021?!

    Who is ready for 4-H Camp 2021?!

    DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE NEW LAZER CALENDAR ON HOME PAGE

    DON’T FORGET TO CHECK OUT THE NEW LAZER CALENDAR ON HOME PAGE

    LAWRENCE BOE INVITES BIDS FOR FINANCIAL AND BANKING SERVICES

    LAWRENCE BOE INVITES BIDS FOR FINANCIAL AND BANKING SERVICES

    Lawrence Co. District and school grass mowing and trimming bids for BOE being accepted

    Lawrence Co. District and school grass mowing and trimming bids for BOE being accepted

    OPEN BIDS: LAWRENCE CO CONSERVATION DISTRICT LETS BIDS ON WOOD CHIPPER

    OPEN BIDS: LAWRENCE CO CONSERVATION DISTRICT LETS BIDS ON WOOD CHIPPER

    THE HUNT IS ON — EASTER EGG HUNT THAT IS!!!

    THE HUNT IS ON — EASTER EGG HUNT THAT IS!!!

    Greens Aerification will begin this Monday at Eagle Ridge!!  Only 9 holes will be open daily

    Greens Aerification will begin this Monday at Eagle Ridge!!  Only 9 holes will be open daily

  • Editorials/Letters
    BESHEAR SAYS NEW LAW WILL PRODUCE JOBS, OTHER SERVICES FOR KY

    BESHEAR SAYS NEW LAW WILL PRODUCE JOBS, OTHER SERVICES FOR KY

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER: LEGISLATIVE MEASURES TO ADDRESS UNEMPLOYMENT CRISIS BEGIN TO TAKE EFFECT

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER: LEGISLATIVE MEASURES TO ADDRESS UNEMPLOYMENT CRISIS BEGIN TO TAKE EFFECT

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

    Governor says bipartisan ‘Better KY’ legislation to create jobs, boost economy

    Governor says bipartisan ‘Better KY’ legislation to create jobs, boost economy

    Biden to unveil $2.25 trillion infrastructure plan today with plenty of rural resonance

    Biden to unveil $2.25 trillion infrastructure plan today with plenty of rural resonance

    Governor vetoes five bills that would strip power from executive branch

    Governor vetoes five bills that would strip power from executive branch

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

    Lawmakers approve bill allowing students to retake a year of school; KENTUCKY SENATE PASSES GROUND-BREAKING ELECTION REFORM BILL

    Lawmakers approve bill allowing students to retake a year of school; KENTUCKY SENATE PASSES GROUND-BREAKING ELECTION REFORM BILL

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE, March 12, 2021

    SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE, March 12, 2021

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February 26, 2021

SENATOR PHILLIP WHEELER’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

Severe winter weather forced the Kentucky General Assembly to pause regular session activity during the week of February 15. My colleagues and I returned to Frankfort on Monday to resume legislative work on your behalf.

I hope that you and your family remained safe during the period of heavy ice and snowstorms. We really cannot say enough about the men and women who work to keep the roads clear and the lights on. Stories across the commonwealth included county personnel helping other counties, emergency efforts to get necessities to people who were without, and so much more. During times of crisis the general good in people shows through, and the storm is braved together. Thank you to all involved in helping restore normalcy.

Upon legislators returning to Frankfort, the House and Senate got back to work on crafting and passing legislation, including continued work on the state budget.

I am proud to report that several bills I am carrying in the state senate took further steps towards enactment this week. They included Senate Bills (SB) 75 and 86 that cleared the State Senate.

SB 75 will further the development of recreational off-highway vehicle trail development in Eastern Kentucky. After numerous meetings with stakeholders and fellow members of the General Assembly, I am grateful to see the bill clear this hurdle, and I pray for its success in the State House.  If you are interested in the development of ATV Tourism in Eastern Kentucky and the other rural area of the Commonwealth, please contact your local House members and encourage them to vote for SB 75.

SB 86 authorizes local governments to adopt ordinances against open dumping of solid waste on land and in water and impose a civil fine of not less than $250 and not more than $500. The bill would also assure that any revenues resulting from local ordinances are returned to the counties in which they are imposed.  This will enable our cash-strapped counties to have the necessary funds to clean-up illegal dumps while enabling them to avoid passing them onto responsible taxpayers.

Another bill I supported that passed the Senate was SB 141, which will help our miners. These are workers and families I have represented throughout my legal career. It is important to me and to our region that we do right by them. The bill sets guidelines for distributing funds remaining in the Kentucky coal workers’ pneumoconiosis fund after all its claims are paid. It would allow for the distribution of funds claimed by coal companies to pay wages and amounts owed to counties, cities, school systems, school districts, and more. Finally, it provides for excess funds to go to unpaid workers and to the Kentucky coal employers’ self-insurance guaranty fund

A few priority bills continued through the legislative process this week. They included SBs 4, 6, 7, and 10.

SB 4 establishes procedures and requirements for the issuance of a warrant that authorizes entry without notice while maintaining the ability to act in situations involving a violent offender or life and death situation. Applications for warrants would have to be reviewed impartially by a judge and conducted in service with a SWAT or special response team whose members are trained for special situations. Additionally, due process protections would be put in place, making any evidence collected in violation of the provisions of the law inadmissible in court. SB 4 serves to make dangerous circumstances safer for both law enforcement and the public while strengthening the public trust in agencies.

SB 6 enacts new safeguards to ensure ethical behavior within the executive branch, particularly regarding members of gubernatorial transition teams’ actions and behaviors. Transition teams consist of folks who help a governor-elect transition from candidate to the official office. They will help select individuals who will serve in the various positions within the governor-elect’s administration and help determine policy goals and the general framework of the new administration.

If passed, SB 6 would require the existing Executive Branch Ethics Commission to set ethical conduct standards related to transition teams by developing a standard of ethical conduct agreement for transition team members to sign. It would apply to all members of a transition team and address the role of registered or former lobbyists. Members would be required to disclose certain information, such as their current employer, boards on which they serve as a member, and any non-state sources of funds they receive for their, or their spouses’, services. Additionally, the bill would prohibit transition team members from accessing non-public information regarding matters that could personally benefit them or their spouses, clients, or businesses they may belong to.

SB 7 directly addresses a challenge related to the unemployment insurance issue. Due to the system, some benefits were awarded to people who did not qualify for them. This is to no fault of the recipients. SB 7 would establish a means by which recipients of overpayments could request a waiver to avoid paying those funds. Recipients would have to respond with a waiver request within a specified timeframe from the date the Secretary of the Labor Cabinet deposits a notification in the mail.

On a related note, the General Assembly received testimony from State Auditor Mike Harmon on his recent findings that over 400,000 UI-related emails remain unread. The report also cites overpayments made to recipients. I encourage you to watch that testimony that took place during a meeting of the Senate Standing Committee on Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor. It is available online at ket.org/legislature/archives.

SB 10 also made passage in the Senate. I think this measure can lead to meaningful dialogue and create a conducive environment for considering solutions for challenges facing communities across the commonwealth. If passed, SB 10 would establish a Commission on Race and Access to Opportunity within the legislative branch to conduct studies and research where disparities may exist across sectors of educational equity, health care, economic opportunity, criminal justice, and more. The commission established would have the authority to hold monthly meetings, seek comment and testimony from various individuals and organizations, and provide research to recommend data-driven policy initiatives.

During this time of great divisiveness, I think it’s essential we consider the benefit of sitting with others in honest, open conversation with the intent to listen. No, that will not always lead to an agreement on policy, but it will lead to better understanding and rapport. While we all come from unique backgrounds, endeavors like SB 10 promote clearer pathways. I sincerely hope so.

Other bills passing in the Senate included:

SB 55 prohibits copayments or cost-sharing from being paid by any medical assistance recipients. It prohibits deductibles, copayments, and coinsurance requirements for Medicaid telehealth services and copayments charged in the Kentucky Children’s Health Insurance Program (KCHIP). SB 55 applies to Medicaid Services or any managed care organization (MCO) contracted by the Cabinet for Health and Family Services.

MCOs have long failed to reimburse for medical services. This has placed financial burdens on hospitals and driven up administrative costs. Another bill seeks to mitigate the challenges MCOs have created.

SB 56 limits the number of MCO contracts to operate the Medicaid program to three.  Currently, there are five. Limiting them to three will increase efficiencies within the Medicaid program and lower administrative costs for health care providers.

SB 65 nullifies administrative regulations that were found deficient during the 2020 interim period and prohibits their re-enactment for a designated period if identical to or substantially the same. One regulation the legislature found deficient last year would have provided Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits to parents of children who have chosen to be absent in the child’s life.

SB 115 seeks to build on the Read To Achieve (RTA) Program’s tremendous success. The bill would works to replicate proven methods across all school districts’. Many students have benefited from the RTA Program, so we should expand access to more students.

SB 131 Moves the Motorcycle Safety Education Commission and Program—which offers motorcycle rider training courses for novice and experienced riders—from the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet to the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s Office of Highway Safety. It also allows residents of other states to take rider training courses in Kentucky if they are eligible for a motor vehicle instruction permit in their home state.

SB 135 relates to the postsecondary education performance fund. The bill revises the definition of “formula base amount” and establishes a definition of “funding floor” for purposes of priority funding for Kentucky institutions. SB 135 would add a hold-harmless and stop-loss prevention of 0% for the upcoming fiscal year and beyond. It also establishes how amounts distributed from the performance fund should be treated during the budget process.

SB 148 declares the need for childcare in our communities as essential by requiring CHFS to identify emergency care providers who offer vital child care services during a state of emergency. It addresses a problem many families have struggled with throughout the last year concerning available childcare. The bill would return childcare classroom sizes to pre-COVID numbers and allow them to combine classes during the opening and closing hours once again.

As you can see, the General Assembly is not taking any time for granted. We are now past the halfway point of the 2021 30-day session, with much work left to do.  I will continue to provide weekly legislative updates in the weeks ahead.

It is an honor to represent the 31st District in the Kentucky State Senate. Should you have any comments or concerns about these issues or any other public policy issue, please do not hesitate to contact my office. You can reach my office toll-free at 502-564-8100 Ext: 714 or by emailing me at phillip.wheeler@lrc.ky.gov. God bless.

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Note: Senator Phillip Wheeler (R-Pikeville) represents Kentucky’s 31st State Senate District, which includes Elliott, Lawrence, Martin, Morgan, and Pike Counties. Senator Wheeler is Vice-Chairman of the Senate Standing Committee on Economic Development, Tourism, and Labor. He also serves as a member of the Senate Standing Committees on Transportation, Natural Resources and Energy, Judiciary, and State and Local Government. Additionally, he is a member of the Capital Planning and Bond Oversight Statutory Committee. For a high-resolution .jpeg of Senator Wheeler, please visit:https://legislature.ky.gov/Legislators%20Full%20Res%20Images/senate131.jpg

 

 

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