Slots Bill dies in Senate Committee. This issue will arise again in the regular session in January.

KCJEA/KMCA Summer Convention registration available on-line. Hyatt sold out but sleeping rooms available at the Marriott (across from Hyatt) call 502-627-5045.

Gas price in Frankfort $2.65 east Frankfort - $2.54 west.

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Please help us. Tell your legislators
all legislation:

• Must not be an unfunded mandate
• Must not limit home rule
• Must be positive for County Governments
  
  This is KMCA's Legislative Test.
  
  Contact us, if needed, at 1-800-264-5622, or click here to send an email.

KCJEA's Jail Lawsuit:
Filed Friday, November 7, 2008. There has been no action - no court date set. We will keep you posted.

KMCA's position on casino gaming is:
It must include a provision that guarantees revenue sharing with all 120 counties.
Or we will vigorously oppose.

The race tracks are making a case for VLT's as revenues and purses decline. Quality horses are difficult to retain and the racing schedule is being cut.

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Election 2010
All elected officials will be up for re-election in 2010. All the representatives and half of the Sentors.

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Need to contact your legislator?
Their e-mail address can be found by following the LRC link. Legislative Research Commission

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Constables almost "Con" us again
Legislation giving them bullet proof vests and tasers had little support. Legislation failed but a constable with a taser is uninsurable and if they are in a situation where one would need a vest, they should retreat and call 911.