During the 2016 legislative session, MML&K was instrumental in negotiating the passage of what is considered to be one of the largest changes in Kentucky’s alcohol laws since the Prohibition era. Senate Bill 11 allows Kentucky’s Bourbon distilleries, and other alcohol-related businesses, new and increased privileges aimed at supporting tourism and advancing Bourbon production. The [...]

MML&K worked closely with VisitLex, The Lexington Convention and Visitors Bureau, The Lexington Center Corporation and the Lexington – Fayette County Urban County Government to build a coalition of local and state entities in support of the renovation and expansion of the Lexington Convention Center. There were elements of the project that required cooperation between [...]

The Kentucky budget process begins with the Governor presenting his budget to the General Assembly during the second week of the legislative session. From there, the House crafts its own document, informed by several weeks of both public, subcommittee hearings and private meetings with stakeholders. The Senate replicates that process once they receive the [...]