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State Rep. Dennis Keene to pre-file legislation exempting non-profits from changes in new tax law
FRANKFORT, KY- After hearing numerous complaints from non-profit organizations upset with the impact the state’s new tax changes will have on them, state Rep. Dennis Keene said today he will pre-file legislation that would exempt non-profits from the legislation’s provisions that will take effect July 1, 2018. “This law, which was written in secret and…
Read MoreA Statement from Rep. Dennis Keene, House Minority Caucus Chairman, on Sewer Bill Ruling
Franklin Circuit Court Judge Shepherd’s ruling yesterday is yet another unintended consequence of majority trying to ram through significant legislation without any public input. They claim they support transparency, but from the moment they took over the House last year, they’ve fought to limit debate and keep everyone but themselves in the dark. The judge’s…
Read MoreRepresentative Dennis Keene Recognized at National Conference for Promoting Kentucky Tourism
Keene ranked 3rd in the national for social media tourism promotion Washington, D.C.—Identified as being a vocal legislator on social media for tourism in Kentucky, Representative Dennis Keene was recognized at the recent Destinations International 2018 CEO Summit. Kentucky is ranked third in the nation behind Pennsylvania and New York, as the most vocal state…
Read MoreRepresentative Dennis Keene Files Bill to Create Drug Addiction Funding Committee
Frankfort, KY—Announced at a press conference held today in the Kentucky Capitol, Democratic House Caucus Chairman, Representative Dennis Keene filed legislation recommended by Attorney General Andy Beshear to create a drug addiction committee that will oversee spending of funds received as a result of pharmaceutical lawsuits. The Kentucky addiction prevention, recovery and enforcement fund shall…
Read MoreRepresentative Dennis Keene Files for Reelection
Only Northern Kentucky Member in House Leadership Frankfort, KY—The only member currently serving in the Leadership in the Kentucky House of Representatives, Representatives Dennis Keene (D-Wilder) has filed for reelection for the 2018 campaign cycle. Keene filed his paperwork in Frankfort on Wednesday afternoon. “We are facing critical issues regarding pensions, taxes and in education,…
Read MoreRepresentatives Dennis Keene and Rick Rand pre-file gaming bill to address pension shortfall
Frankfort, KY—Taking a bold step towards addressing the pension shortfall, Representatives Dennis Keene (D-Wilder) and Rick Rand (D-Bedford) have pre-filed legislation today that will bring hundreds of millions of dollars into Kentucky through expanded gaming. To be overseen by an expanded Kentucky Lottery Board, the gaming legislation calls for a constitutional amendment to be voted…
Read MoreRaising Taxes to Fund Pensions Is Not a Good Option
EDITORIAL by Representative & Democratic House Caucus Chairman Dennis Keene Frankfort, KY—A proposed special session on tax and pension reform would result in an increase in taxes for most Kentuckians and will not address the problems in Kentucky’s pension system. It is time we reform our pension system to be fair to the majority of Kentucky’s…
Read MoreRep. Dennis Keene among those added to Marsy’s Law NKY Steering Committee
Marsy’s Law Establishes Northern Kentucky Steering Committee to Drive Success in 2018 Prominent local voices support constitutional rights for crime victims Kentucky ( July 20, 2017) – Marsy’s Law is honored to announce the establishment of its Northern Kentucky Steering Committee made up of nine prominent, bipartisan members who will help guide the campaign to…
Read MoreDepartment of Local Government Selects Campbell County for Grant
Campbell County Selected for Land Water Conservation Fund of over $52,000 Funding to Improve Chief Sayers Park FRANKFORT, KY. (May 24, 2017) – The Department for Local Government (DLG) selected Campbell County for an award of $52,766.56 from the Land Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) toward improvements in Chief Sayers Park in Silver Grove, KY. “Preserving…
Read MoreRepresentative Dennis Keene Files Bill to Assist Urban Development
Frankfort, KY—House Democratic Caucus Chairman, Representative Dennis Keene has filed House Bill 518 legislation to create a state tax credit for the rehabilitation of abandoned buildings and blighted properties. HB 518 is a first step in what Keene intends as a multi-faceted plan to spur economic development and job growth, particularly in urban areas of…
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