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Breaking news: Huff, Willis confirmed as winners as June 23 election results are certified Tuesday

In the two local races on the ballot in Whitley County on June 23, 82nd State Rep. Regina Petrey Huff, R-Williamsburg, and Interim Whitley County Clerk Carolyn Willis came out victorious. Huff defeated challenger Matt Anderson. In Whitley County, Huff garnered 4,535 votes to...

Legislative Update: Fighting the liberal agenda on education

By the time of this printing, legislators from across the state will have convened for the 2020 Kentucky General Assembly. This always comes with a little nervousness and anticipation. This year’s assembly will convene on January 7, 2020 at noon. Please be prayerful for each of...
Posted On 08 Jan 2020

Rep. Regina Huff files legislation aimed at decreasing distracted driving, saving lives

Representative Regina Huff of Williamsburg has pre-filed BR 212, which bans drivers from using a personal communication device or stand-alone electronic device while operating a vehicle on public highways, unless there is an emergency. “No life should be lost, or accident caused,...
Posted On 07 Oct 2019
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Legislative update from State Rep. Regina Huff

Changes paying off for pension systems, but steep challenges remain No issue has received more legislative attention over the last two years than the potential failure of our public pension systems. Our state employee pension system remains one of the worst-funded in the United...
Posted On 04 Sep 2019

State Representative Jim Stewart won’t seek re-election

State representative Jim Stewart, whose district includes Knox and part of Laurel County, has decided to retire after he completes this term. “It’s time to let someone new come in.” Stewart said. He has been elected as state representatives 12 times, and will have served 24 years...

82nd District State Rep. Preview: Incumbent Huff wants to focus on opioid crisis, tax reform and pensions

Incumbent State Representative Regina Huff has proven to be a political force in the 82nd District. Since taking over the seat in 2012 to serve her former husband’s unexpired term (he died earlier that year), she’s served three full terms and is seeking a fourth. This past May in...

Republicans to square off for 82nd District House seat in May primary

There will be a primary election in the race for state representative for the 82nd District as Matthew Anderson is challenging incumbent Regina Huff for the seat. Anderson, who teaches at Whitley County High School, said that the pension crisis and the multiple plans offered to...

Regina Bunch wins re-election by large margin

Republican State Representative Regina Bunch will be returning to Frankfort in January and it will be as part of the new Republican majority in the State House of Representatives. Bunch, who was seeking her second third term in the seat, handily defeated democratic challenger...