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KY Senate Panel Approves Expanded Gaming Bill

KY Senate Panel Approves Expanded Gaming Bill

An amended bill that would authorize a constitutional amendment on allowing up to seven casinos in Kentucky was approved Feb. 22 by the Senate Committee on State and Local Government and will be sent to the full Senate.

 Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Horses Added to 'Kentucky Proud' Program

Horses Added to 'Kentucky Proud' Program

The Kentucky Department of Agriculture, the Kentucky Equine Education Project, and the Kentucky Horse Council announced Oct. 6 that horses have been added to the "Kentucky Proud" program.

 Thursday, October 06, 2011
Judge: Instant Racing Rules Under KHRC Valid

Judge: Instant Racing Rules Under KHRC Valid

A Kentucky circuit court judge has ruled draft regulations for Instant Racing "are a valid and lawful exercise" of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission's statutory authority.

 Wednesday, December 29, 2010

KY Lawmakers Warming to Racetrack Slots Vote?

There may be growing sentiment in the Kentucky legislature to pass a measure authorizing a constitutional amendment on racetrack gaming, officials indicated after the Nov. 2 election.

 Saturday, November 06, 2010

Pros, Cons of Instant Racing Aired in KY

A public hearing designed to gauge public opinion about a proposal to permit "Instant Racing" type wagering in Kentucky became a faceoff between representatives of the state's horse industry and the Family Foundation.

 Wednesday, September 29, 2010

KEEP Urges Legislature to Work on Solution

The Kentucky Equine Education Project Feb. 12 reiterated its calls for immediate action from the Kentucky General Assembly to assist the horse industry in the state.

 Friday, February 12, 2010
Legislative Showdown Looming in Kentucky

Legislative Showdown Looming in Kentucky

As the Kentucky Equine Education Project vows to continue its legislative push for racetrack gaming, a state lawmaker plans to move forward with his plan for statewide and local option votes on gaming.

 Monday, December 14, 2009

Racetrack Gaming Bill Headed to KY House

The Kentucky House Appropriations and Revenue Committee June 18 sent racetrack gaming legislation to the full House of Representatives for consideration.

 Thursday, June 18, 2009
KEEP Rally Draws Nearly 1,000

KEEP Rally Draws Nearly 1,000

Nearly a thousand people traveled to Kentucky's state capitol in Frankfort June 17 to rally for a cause they have stood behind for years: to boost the horse racing industry by way of expanded casino gaming.

 Wednesday, June 17, 2009

KEEP Announces Grants, Team Leader Award

The Kentucky Equine Education Project announced that it has given more than $516,000 to more than 700 horse-related organizations throughout Kentucky the last four years.

 Tuesday, December 09, 2008
KY Casino Bill Fails to Pass

KY Casino Bill Fails to Pass

A Kentucky casino proposal continues to sit on Capitol Hill in Frankfort, as a bill for a constitutional amendment failed to pass out of committee Feb. 26.

 Tuesday, February 26, 2008
KEEP Plans Rally for Casino Bill

KEEP Plans Rally for Casino Bill

In an attempt to recruit people to support the proposed constitutional amendment for expanded gaming, the Kentucky Equine Education Project urged its members to attend a Feb. 26 committee meeting hearing for the bill, as well as a horse trailer caravan "rally" the same day in Frankfort.

 Saturday, February 23, 2008
KEEP: Gaming Levels Playing Field

KEEP: Gaming Levels Playing Field

To continue dialogue on why Kentucky needs expanded gaming, and to further educate the General Assembly on the matter, Kentucky Equine Education Project executive director Patrick Neely recently gave a presentation during a special legislative subcommittee meeting in Frankfort, the state capital.

 Wednesday, January 23, 2008
KEEP Raises Nearly $4 Million

KEEP Raises Nearly $4 Million

Many horse industry figures were in the spirit of giving during the Kentucky Equine Education Project's stallion season auction, billed with the tag line, "No Time to Hold Your Horses." The auction was held for the first time since 2004 to benefit causes supported by the organization.

 Tuesday, December 11, 2007

KEEP Renews Push for Tax-Equity Legislation

The Kentucky Equine Education Project is pushing legislation that would remove the sales tax on equine feed and supplies in the state.

 Monday, February 19, 2007

Kentucky Candidate Supports Gaming at Racetracks

Kentucky Democratic gubernatorial candidate Steve Beshear said Jan. 16 he supports a plan for casino gambling that could generate hundreds of millions in tax revenue to help fund education and road construction.

 Tuesday, January 16, 2007

KEEP Names New Executive Director

The Kentucky Equine Education Project has named Patrick Neely as its new executive director.

 Wednesday, January 03, 2007