From LRC Public Information: Senate President Robert Stivers comments on the conference committee report to House Bill 6.

Despite the House and Senate convening for only two legislative working days this week – Thursday and Friday – legislators have been busy working on several bills, including the state budget.

Each year at this point in the session, the legislative calendar is amended to provide legislators time to get through what is usually a significant amount of last-minute work before the veto period, which begins March 29. Bills of importance to the majority caucuses in the legislature are completed and sent to the governor so that any potential gubernatorial veto can be overridden when the legislature returns April 12.

The Greenup County Fairgrounds sustained significant storm damage this week.

First responders, county road crews, emergency management personnel and others were quick to spring into action this week when severe weather blew across the state. 



All counties with storm-related damage, no matter how small, are encouraged to submit damage assessments in order to help the state achieve the threshold necessary for a major disaster declaration and possible federal aid.

Except during the brief total phase of a total solar eclipse, when the moon completely blocks the sun’s bright face, it is not safe to look directly at the sun without specialized eye protection for solar viewing.



Viewing any part of the bright sun through a camera lens, binoculars or a telescope without a special-purpose solar filter secured over the front of the optics will instantly cause severe eye injury.

The latest issue of County Line magazine is heading your way. If it's not yet in your mailbox, you can check it out online. This edition includes:

• A look at the role of judge/executives
• Photos from the County Officials Legislative Reception
• Staff Attorney Rich Ornstein helps you avoid mistakes when replying to open records requests

Date: April 18, 2024

Time: 2-3 p.m. EDT

Location: Virtual

Cost: FREE

Learn more about the opioid settlement funds and best practices on how to spend these funds using examples from other counties in both Kentucky and other states.

Speaker: Lauren Carr, KACo Opioid Settlement Advisor

April 11, 2024

FEMA horror stories

11 a.m. – noon, EDT (virtual)

May 9, 2024

Where insurance coverage ends and FEMA begins

11 a.m. – noon, EDT (virtual)

June 6, 2024

Road repairs part 1

11 a.m. – noon, EDT (virtual)

July 11, 2024

Road repairs part 2

11 a.m. – noon, EDT (virtual)

Aug. 15-16, 2024

Applicant agent workshop

In-person, KACo HQ, 400 Englewood Drive, Frankfort

Date: May 28, 2024

Time: 2-3 p.m. EDT

Location: Virtual

Cost: FREE

This class will cover the laws and regulations that define sexual harassment, the reporting duties and consequences for failing to do so and offer suggestions to best implement anti-harassment policies in the workplace. Participants will learn ways to prevent and discourage sexual harassment and how to promote a safe and respectful workplace. Eligible for 1 hour of training credit.

Date: May 29, 2024

Time: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. EDT

Location: KACo HQ, 400 Englewood Dr., Frankfort

Cost: $80 (members); $120 (non-members)

Are you getting the most out of planning and zoning in your community? Explore some best practices that will enhance planning in your community and create an open, transparent environment ready to promote sound development. This interactive session will also discuss current planning news and topics from around the state (and beyond), how your community may be affected and possible solutions on how to deal with some of today's most pressing land use matters. Eligible for 8 hours of training credit.