By Tony McVeigh, Kentucky Public RadioWith little debate Tuesday, the Kentucky House approved legislation exempting billboards with religious messages from state permitting requirements.Environmentalists warn the state will lose $40 million per year in federal highway dollars if the bill becomes law, but House Speaker Greg Stumbo a loophole has been found.“We actually – some people from the environmental community were kind enough to point that out to us. There will not be a fiscal impact as we understand it,” Stumbo said.With seven days remaining in the session, the bill, which breezed through the House 80-16 Tuesday, now moves to the Senate.
Rick Howlett was midday host and the host of LPM's weekly talk show, "In Conversation." He was with LPM from 2001-2023 and held many different titles, including Morning Edition host, Assignment Editor and Interim News Director. He died in August 2023. Read a remembrance of Rick here.
