KMCA Legislative Training Day has been set tentatively for February 11, 2010. Click here for the agenda and registration. Watch your mail for the most recent edition of the KMCA Update.

The Kentucky Association of Counties has hired Denny Nunnelley as Executive Director. KACo's full board met last week and selected their new Director.

The construction of the KMCA Building is progressing nicely. It should be ready for move in by May 2010.

Gas price in Frankfort $2.44

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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.

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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 Senators.

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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.