State Board Finds Ky. Prison Mishandled Sexual Harassment Complaints

By Eleanor Klibanoff At a state prison in northeastern Kentucky, claims of sexual harassment were poorly investigated, dismissed or ignored entirely, according to a report from the state Personnel Board. The report, which was first published by the Lexington Herald-Leader,found that the prison failed to fully investigate numerous allegations of sexual harassment against Correctional Sergeant…

Senate President Speaks on Pension Bill

Senate President Speaks on Pension Bill BY ANNIE ANDERSEN FRANKFORT, Ky.- Kentucky’s special legislative session could be coming any day. Senate president Robert Stivers says for the most part it is now just a matter of timing. At an event in Frankfort, Stivers said “I understand the governor’s office has been talking to multiple House…

Speaker: Bevin still lacks House votes for his pension bill

Speaker: Bevin still lacks House votes for his pension bill BY BRUCE SCHREINER Associated Press FRANKFORT — Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin’s administration hasn’t built enough “comfort level” among lawmakers to get his pension-relief proposal through the Republican-led House in a potential special legislative session, the House speaker said Wednesday. Speaker David Osborne said discussions continue…