The law requires large insurance companies to spend at least 85% of premiums on medical care. The commonwealth currently requires 65% of premiums to be spent on care. Governor Steve Beshear’s administration has asked the White House to let Kentucky raise the percentage by 5 points each year until it’s in line with the law. State officials say if the increase isn’t gradual, it could hurt the local insurance market.
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Senate Committee Approves Resolution Asking for Convention on Balanced Budget Amendment
A resolution urging Congress to call a constitutional convention to consider a balanced budget amendment has cleared a Kentucky Senate committee.
The Senate State and Local Government committee, at the urging of U.S. Senator Rand Paul, voted 7-3 for the resolution.
$5.3 Million In Damage Needed To Qualify for Federal Funds
Louisville Metro Government officials are preparing to put a dollar figure on flood damage. The tabulation is part of the process for obtaining federal disaster funds.
Dealer Favors Cash For Clunkers Expansion, Would Prefer Some Changes
A local car dealer says he supports the expansion of the federal Cash for Clunkers program, but he would like to see the application process streamlined.