House Passes Barr's White Oak Amendment

Earlier this week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the "Fix Our Forests Act," which included Congressman Andy Barr’s amendment to establish the White Oak Restoration Initiative Coalition in response to the projected decline of white oak populations over the next two decades. Currently spanning 104 million acres across the United States, white oak plays a crucial role in supporting biodiversity, wildlife habitats, and the economy. As one of the most valuable tree species in the eastern U.S., white oak is indispensable to a variety of industries, from furniture and flooring to cabinetry and, most notably, barrels used for aging wine, whiskey, and Kentucky bourbon.

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Division of Surplus Properties Hosts Online Auction for Transportation Equipment

As part of ongoing efforts to make state government operations more cost-effective and efficient, the Finance and Administration Cabinet’s Division of Surplus Properties (DSP) will host an online auction of heavy equipment no longer in use by the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) Division of Equipment. The auction will begin Monday, Oct. 14 at 8 a.m. EDT, and close on Tuesday, Oct. 22 at 10 a.m. EDT.

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Kentucky Implements Higher Fines for Work Zone Violations

Kentucky drivers should be aware of a significant change concerning traffic citations in work zones. Earlier this year, the Kentucky legislature passed a law aimed at enhancing safety on roadways where construction or maintenance is ongoing. Kentucky Revised Statute (KRS) 189.2327 specifically increases fines for traffic-related offenses committed in work zones.

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