Kentucky’s governor says he’s not privy to any news regarding Trump-McConnell but doesn’t think their friction will affect Kentucky.
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Casinos in Kentucky might seem less likely than ever with Republicans in complete control of state government.
But that hasn’t discouraged Northern Kentucky Rep. Dennis Keene, D-Wilder, from floating the idea of using gambling revenue as a way to pay the state’s $40 billion pension debt.
“This is the start of the discussion,” Keene said. “I’m refusing to look at that and say ‘You can’t do that.’ At least this is something positive.”
Keene and state Rep. Rick Rand, D-Bedford, introduced a constitutional amen…
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