Politics & Government

Purchase Area Jefferson Jackson Dinner 2011: Todd Hollenbach – Dems the positive party

Jun 19, 2011 at 07:16 pm by admin

Todd Hollenbach has been in the Purchase so many times he should get honorary citizenship.  Sometimes he comes alone, driving in for small events, other times Dad comes a.... Read More

Purchase Area Jefferson Jackson Dinner 2011: Bob Farmer – the right name for the job

Jun 19, 2011 at 07:16 pm by admin

Bob Farmer won 86 out of 120 counties in the primary in his quest to succeed another Farmer as Commissioner of Agriculture. He credited the Democratic crowd for that accomplis.... Read More

Purchase Area Jefferson Jackson Dinner 2011: A grand night for singing

Jun 19, 2011 at 07:16 pm by admin

  McCracken Court of Appeals Judge Shea Nickell gave his usual stirring rendition of the National Anthem. Nickell, an accomplished singer, is a staple at political and c.... Read More

Purchase Area Jefferson Jackson Dinner 2011 – Introduction

Jun 19, 2011 at 07:16 pm by admin

Political dinners follow a predictable course. Whether served in the Ritz Carleton or a barbecue on the river, programming has attained the status of sacred ritual. First, fo.... Read More

Governor appoints members to WKCTC Nominating Commission

May 24, 2011 at 01:20 pm by admin

Gov. Beshear has appointed the following members to the West Kentucky Community and Technical College Nominating Commission:     * Gaye Lyne Dickey, of Paducah.... Read More

Gov. Beshear to close state prison in Frankfort , convert facility to state police training academy

May 09, 2011 at 03:47 pm by admin

FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 9, 2011) – Governor Steve Beshear today announced that a now unneeded state prison facility in Franklin County will close by the end of the current f.... Read More

PSC: Take steps to protect poor and elderly

May 09, 2011 at 02:22 pm by admin

MARY B. POTTERATTORNEY AT LAW113 N. WASHINGTON STREETCLINTON, KY 420311-270-653-3312Marybpotter@bellsouth.net May 9, 2011 Kentucky Public Service Commission211 Sower Blvd.Fran.... Read More

Senator Paul's new website

May 02, 2011 at 03:32 pm by admin

Sen. Paul offers info to constituents in storm area

Apr 27, 2011 at 05:32 pm by admin

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the recent storms throughout Kentucky, and the increasing flooding in Western Kentucky, Sen. Rand Paul today offered the following statement.... Read More

Edelen and four Dems running for Com'r of Ag at forum in Murray

Apr 22, 2011 at 02:26 pm by admin

The only argument that came out of the Democratic commissioner of agriculture candidate forum was whether the post of auditor is the second most important elected office in th.... Read More

Pure Politics: GOP has 5 most populous districts according to 2010 census

Mar 22, 2011 at 07:19 am by admin

Final Score 18-10 : dueling lobbyists give win to optometrists

Feb 25, 2011 at 04:18 pm by admin

As provided in Kentucky’s Constitution, the General Assembly met briefly in early January, then adjourned and reconvened on February 1 for the longer part of the 2011 se.... Read More

Williams takes on opponents at Lincoln Dinner

Feb 21, 2011 at 06:53 pm by admin

Senate President David Williams came to West Kentucky this past weekend in a new role - as a candidate for governor. He's taking the plunge literally. Saturday morning, he&nbs.... Read More

Will Moffett and Harmon be the tea party's candidates?

Feb 21, 2011 at 06:53 pm by admin

Phil Moffett is a newcomer to electioneering. He’s a Louisville businessman and a self described tea party activist. He said that he is in the race to get government bac.... Read More

Bobbie Holsclaw running as proven fiscal conservative

Feb 21, 2011 at 06:53 pm by admin

Bobbie Holsclaw looked to her left and looked to her right. Then she prefaced her remarks by joking, “I’m a rose between two thorns.” Opponent David Willia.... Read More