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Wednesday, March 9th, 2022

House approves bill to make masks optional in public schools

A photo from Tuesday’s proceedings in the Kentucky House of Representatives can be found here. It shows Rep. Lynn Bechler, R-Marion, presenting House Bill 51, a bill to make facial coverings optional at public schools, on the House floor.

FRANKFORT— Parents may soon be making the decision on whether or not their child wears a mask at school.

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Monday, March 7th, 2022

Fiscal Court: Lock 5 Dam Update, County Clerk excess fees over $200,000

Butler County Fiscal Court met in regular session on Monday, February 28, at the Butler County Courthouse. All magistrates were in attendance.

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Sunday, March 6th, 2022

Deeds and Courthouse News

Beech Tree News provides courthouse statistics on a regular basis. Courthouse information provided in this article is a matter of public record. The following records are from the Butler County C

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Tuesday, March 1st, 2022

Constable reform bill advances off House floor

A photo from Monday’s proceedings in the Kentucky House of Representatives can be found here. It shows Rep. Adam Koenig, R-Erlanger, presenting House Bill 239 on the House floor.

FRANKFORT— Newly elected constables in Kentucky could soon be required to be certified as a peace officer in order to have the same powers as a peace officer.

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Tuesday, March 1st, 2022

Tax rebate bill receives full Senate approval

A photo from the Senate floor can be found here. It shows Sen. Christian McDaniel, R-Taylor Mill, testifying on Senate Bill 194, which would create a tax rebate of up to $500 for individuals and up to $1,000 per household.

FRANKFORT—Some Kentuckians are closer to having more money in their pockets after the Kentucky Senate voted Monday to advance a bill that would provide state tax refunds.

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Friday, February 25th, 2022

Senate resolution would end COVID-19 emergency declaration in Kentucky

A photo from Thursday’s Senate session can be found here. It shows Sen. Donald Douglas, R-Nicholasville, testifying on Senate Joint Resolution 150, which would end the COVID-19 emergency declaration in Kentucky.

FRANKFORT— A resolution that would end the COVID-19 declaration of emergency in Kentucky next month received approval Thursday on the Senate floor.

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Friday, February 25th, 2022

Salaries, Recycling Center among topics consided by Fiscal Court

Butler County Fiscal Court met in regular session on Monday, February 14, courthouse. All magistrates were in attendance.

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Friday, February 25th, 2022

House committee approves religious freedom bill

A photo from Thursday’s House State Government Committee can be found here. It shows Rep. Shane Baker, R-Somerset, testifying on House Bill 43.

FRANKFORT— The House State Government Committee approved a bill Thursday that seeks to protect houses of worship and religious organizations from discrimination.

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Thursday, February 24th, 2022

Butler man charged with murder now facing sexual abuse charges