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Kentucky General Assembly Overrides Governor’s Veto, Protects Religious Freedom

Last night, the Kentucky General Assembly voted overwhelmingly to override Gov. Steve Beshear’s veto of the Religious Freedom Bill (HB 279).  The law restores the “compelling interest/least restrictive means” as a legal test the government must pass before restricting religious freedom, bringing Kentucky in line with federal judicial standards. Go to our KBC Public Affairs […]

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