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Huff bill would require comment period at school board meetings

The Kentucky House of Representatives has passed legislation, co-sponsored by 82nd Rep. Regina Huff (R-Williamsburg), which is aimed at giving parents more access and input in their children’s education. HB 121 requires local school boards to set aside time for public comments...
Posted On 19 Mar 2022

Huff sponsored bill would require school boards to allow public comments

School boards across Kentucky could soon be required to set time aside for public comments during meetings thanks to a bill co-sponsored by 82nd Rep. Regina Huff, R-Williamsburg. The Kentucky House of Representatives passed HB 121 on Feb. 2 by a vote of 66-24, which is aimed at...
Posted On 11 Feb 2022

Regina Huff endorses Nick Wilson for State Representative race

Whitley County native, Nick Wilson, will be looking for votes in the upcoming 82nd District State Representative race. Wilson is looking to earn the seat currently filled by Rep. Regina Huff. Huff announced on Monday that she is not planning to seek reelection for the upcoming...

Regina Huff not seeking re-election in 2022, endorsing Nick Wilson

Whitley County and southern Laurel County voters will be electing a new 82nd Representative during the 2022 election 82nd Rep. Regina Huff announced on Facebook Monday evening that she won’t be seeking re-election to another term in office. “It has been a true privilege to serve...
Posted On 02 Nov 2021

82nd Rep. Regina Huff discusses special session

State Representative Regina Petrey Huff, R-Williamsburg, is unable to attend the special legislative session because of a family emergency. Gov. Andy Beshear called the special session beginning Tuesday for the purpose of extending the state of emergency that Beshear had declared...

State Rep. Regina Huff garners national, international attention over meme

State Representative Regina Huff, R-Williamsburg, has received state, national and international media attention for retweeting, and then sharing on Facebook, a meme comparing Dr. Antony Fauci to Jonestown, Guyana cult leader Jim Jones. The meme in question features a photo of...

Child Abuse Awareness Walk

The Whitley County Health Department’s annual Child Abuse Prevention Walk in Corbin on Saturday sought to bring awareness to child abuse in the community. The walk is an annual event to build up awareness in the community that everybody has the ability to do something to help a...

Lengthy discussion preceded Senate Bill 274 vote late Tuesday evening

A bill that would allow Corbin to annex into portions of southern Laurel County where it has infrastructure was approved late Tuesday evening by the Kentucky House of Representatives by a vote of 62-25, and will be headed to Gov. Andy Beshear for his signature. 82nd Rep. Regina...
Posted On 17 Mar 2021

Breaking News: Kentucky House of Representatives approves Corbin annexation bill late Tuesday night

A bill that will allow Corbin to annex into Laurel County was approved by the Kentucky House of Representatives late Tuesday evening. Senate Bill 274, which was previously approved by the Kentucky Senate, was approved shortly before midnight by a vote of 62 – 25. The bill will...
Posted On 17 Mar 2021

OpEd: Ky. General Assembly overrides the governor’s veto

The Kentucky House and Senate returned for part two of the 2021 Legislative Session. There was no shortage of activity, and my colleagues and I have been busy working for the people of the Commonwealth. One of the first tasks before us this week overriding the Governor’s vetoes...
Posted On 10 Feb 2021
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