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Hickman County School administrators, 281 miles from Frankfort, are watching the raging debate in the state capital over the future of educational programs as another battle over education funding takes place in their front yard. They watch in horror,as what passes for the legislative process in Frankfort, resembles more of a train wreck with each passing hour.
By: John Stamper Lexington Hearld
"Raising taxes is and will continue to be a last resort as long as I'm Governor. So, that leaves cutting government spending. We can wring more efficiency out of state government and I intend to do just that. It's common sense, but it will require some painful sacrifices. I intend to be a fiscally responsible steward of this government."
STATE OF THE COMMONWEALTH
It is my duty and my responsibility to inform you that we have some tough times ahead. The revenue outlook is grim. Because of the economic slowdown, the cooling of the housing market, oil prices and a gap between what we spend and what we earn, we are facing an unprecedented budgetary shortfall. While this is a situation I inherited, it is my job to fix it – and that is exactly what I intend to do.
Frankfort, Ky. - Commerce Cabinet Secretary Marcheta Sparrow announced two appointments today to the Kentucky Commerce Cabinet. David N. Lovelace and Gil Lawson take on new positions.
Secretary Brown Appoints 2 to Department of Juvenile Justice
FRANKFORT, KY (January 9, 2008) – Justice and Public Safety Cabinet Secretary J. Michael Brown today announced two appointments to the Department of Juvenile Justice. Ron Haws has been named Acting Commissioner for the Department, while Ann-Lynn Ellerkamp has been named Deputy Commissioner.
21st Century politics came roaring into Paducah on January 9, 2008 as a group of new activist gathered to hear a speaker talk about defeating the status quo. These were the 30 plus women who had come to the Etcetera Coffeehouse in Paducah. They came not just for the food or the art hanging on the walls. They came together to hear the first shots fired in the race against Republican Senator Mitch McConnell.
Tom French, aquatic-farmer, small businessmen and political change agent has decided to support Mike Lawrence in Lawrence’s race for securing the heavily Democratic House District located in far Western Kentucky. French was the 2006 Democratic candidate against Republican Rudy for this House seat.
January 8, 2008
Mike Lawrence, 13 year veteran of the McCracken County Circuit Court Clerk, filed the necessary paperwork today to run for District 1 of the Kentucky House of Representatives.
Yet, at 6:14 pm, Friday January 4, 2008, an Orwellian specter of new political horror spilled out unto a defensive TV audience. Standing there on screen was Mitch McConnell in his newest election campaign ad.
Jeff Wiggins, left, welcomes Will Coursey to the January Area Council meeting.
Coursey, a Benton Banker is seeking the House seat vacated by J.R. Gray when
he became state labor commissioner. (Photo by BERRY CRAIG)
PADUCAH, Ky. -- The Kentucky State AFL-CIO is expected to endorse Will Coursey for the state House of Representatives.
“Will received our unanimous recommendation for endorsement,” said Jeff Wiggins, president of the Paducah-based Western Kentucky Area Council, AFL-CIO. “We are confident the state AFL-CIO will agree with us.”
Coursey, a 29-year-old Benton banker, is the Democratic candidate in the Feb. 5 special election to fill the unexpired term of State Rep. J.R. Gray, Kentucky’s newly-named commissioner of labor.
The Sheriff’s Office for Warren County is faced with a new budget reality. In order to make the figures work, the Sheriff had to eliminate detective jobs and shift two employees to patrol duties.
By: Laura Cullen Glasscock The Kentucky Gazette
To structurally balance the budget, the Governor and lawmakers will have to make up the $750 million for the General Fund to get to an even starting point going into FY09, which begins July 1, 2008.
Veteran Kentucky state legislator and behind the scenes power broker, David Boswell announced on January 3rd, that he will seek the office of US Congressmen for the 2nd Congressional District.
Boswell told the West Kentucky Journal of Politics & Issues in a telephone interview that he plans to file his candidacy papers within the next 10 to 14 days. Even though he has not officially entered the race, he stated, “I’m going to run. Make no doubt about my plans.”
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Dec. 20, 2007) — Kentucky high school seniors may apply for a Robert C. Byrd Honors Scholarship before Feb. 1. The scholarships, worth up to $1,500 a year for four years of college, are administered by the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority (KHEAA).
A long time state worker, Janie Miller, will take over the sprawling Health and Family Services as Cabinet Secretary. Former legislator Steve Nunn named Deputy Secretary.
By: Vicki Glass - Press Release
Statement by Governor Beshear on the Consensus Forecasting Group Report and His Plans for Two Related Announcements “During the first 10 days in office I have discovered that Kentucky ’s financial house is in serious disarray. In fact, we have inherited a budget situation easily described as beyond serious".
While I was in the midst of frying potatoes for supper last night, the phone rang.
It was a very young lady asking if I would consent to do a short poll / interview. I love being polled so with the cordless in one hand and spatula in other, I settled in to be polled.
One of the largest agencies in state government gets its team together.
UPDATE: Mark Hebert interviews Jonathan Miller and PolWatchers reports AG Stumbo declines investigating the issues.
News blogs raise questions over two hires made by Jonathan Miller, Finance and Administration Secretary, while he was Treasurer. How Governor Beshear deals with the hiring questions will set the tone for his administration. Will he follow Fletcher or will he fulfill his promise to keep his administration scandal free?
Tues. 12/19/07 Governor Steve Beshear announced the appointment of Charles Geveden, age 67, as Deputy Secretary for the Justice and Public Safety Cabinet. Geveden has spent the last three years as the Executive Director of the Office of Criminal Appeals at the Attorney General’s Office.
By: Paul Glasser, Frankfort State Journal
A set of almost 30 recommendations related to the unfunded liability of the state retirement systems will now go to Gov. Steve Beshear and the General Assembly.
 The Commerce Cabinet controls tourism facilities throughout the Western Waterways.
The Governor recently appointed leaders for this Cabinet. Where will West Kentuckians fit in?
Berry Craig interviews West Kentuckian and newly appointed Labor Commissioner J. R. Gray for a discussion of where he sees labor going and where it has been.
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