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Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear, Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron and other state and local partners applauded Senator McConnell’s leadership in the fight to combat the opioid and substance abuse epidemic.

The Senate approved $425 million for states to enhance their voting systems. Kentucky is expected to receive more than $6 million of that funding.

Senate approves bipartisan bill introduced by Senators McConnell and Kaine to raise the tobacco purchase age to 21. Utilizing his role as Senate Majority Leader, McConnell successfully secured their provision in the end of the year funding bills.

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Senate Majority Leader McConnell Secures Funding to Help Fight Addiction in Kentucky

December 19, 2019

Majority Leader McConnell Announces Funding to Modernize State Election Systems to Combat Interference

The Senate approved $425 million for states to enhance their voting systems. Kentucky is expected to receive more than $6 million of that funding.

December 19, 2019

McConnell/Kaine Bill to Raise Tobacco Purchase Age to 21 Now Goes to President for Signature

Senate approves bipartisan bill introduced by Senators McConnell and Kaine to raise the tobacco purchase age to 21. Utilizing his role as Senate Majority Leader, McConnell successfully secured their provision in the end of the year funding bills.

December 19, 2019