Leburn NewsLocal news for Leburn, KY continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.KY Rep. Wants Safer Laws for Small Mine Operations- January 26, 2008 A Kentucky lawmaker says he's just trying to help some small people who are trying to survive with his proposal to change a mine safety law. via WBKO-TV Bowling Greenhttp://www.topix.net/city/leburn-ky/2008/01/ky-rep-wants-safer-laws-for-small-mine-operati... Bill would ease safety requirements for small surface mines- January 25, 2008 An eastern Kentucky lawmaker wants to change a state law that requires even the smallest surface coal mine operators to have two emergency medical technicians on the job. via WAVE-TV Louisvillehttp://www.topix.net/city/leburn-ky/2008/01/bill-would-ease-safety-requirements-for-small-... Bill would ease rules for small mines- January 24, 2008 "I think it's detrimental to mine safety. It's unnecessary, and it's shortsighted." The state's smallest coal companies would get a reprieve from a year-old mine safety law under legislation pending in the General Assembly. via Appalachian News Expresshttp://www.topix.net/city/leburn-ky/2008/01/bill-would-ease-rules-for-small-mines?fromrss=... Legislative Preview: Bill pushed to deny partner benefits- January 5, 2008 "It's kind of unpredictable whether it will get to the floor for a vote." Domestic partner benefits for same-sex and opposite sex unmarried couples might face their toughest opposition yet from Kentucky lawmakers after the 2008 General Assembly convenes next week.Two state institutions -- the University of Louisville and the University of Kentucky -- offer the benefits, and they just began in 2007.But two Democratic state representatives -- Richard Henderson of Jeffersonville and Ancel Smith...http://www.topix.net/city/leburn-ky/2008/01/legislative-preview-bill-pushed-to-deny-partne... |