Another pol weeps for the cameras

Jun 24, 2009 at 02:46 pm by admin

Didn’t we all smell a rat when South Carolina Governor Mark Sanford disappeared “hiking the Appalachians” or “writing a book” or “on an exo.... Read More

Special Session 2009 staggers to a close

Jun 24, 2009 at 02:19 pm by admin

The 2009 Special Session is coming to a close. After 8 days at $300K a day, our representatives will soon be heading for home. The Speaker’s Office said the House is in.... Read More

Six Days and Counting.. Legislature flushing money away

Jun 23, 2009 at 01:46 pm by admin

Young Caleb over at Kentucky Wordsmith has some wise words about the General Assembly’s abysmal performance in their not so “Special Session”. Although.... Read More

Boomers losing health coverage

Jun 23, 2009 at 10:44 am by admin

 More Boomers Losing Health Coverage Older workers losing insurance when they need it most May 11, 2009 The rise in April’s unemployment rate to 8.9 percent wa.... Read More

Governor explains why slots good for the Purchase

Jun 22, 2009 at 08:42 am by admin

             I spoke with Governor Beshear on Friday evening and asked him about the Senate A & R Committee&rsq.... Read More

300+ Dems show up for dinner and politics

Jun 21, 2009 at 06:53 pm by admin

Dems came from all over the Purchase to hear the Governor, Lieutenant Governor, State Auditor Crit Luallen and Treasurer Todd Hollanbach.  Dems came from all over the Pur.... Read More

Local legislators discuss slots vote

Jun 21, 2009 at 05:56 pm by admin

Rep. Melvin Henley voted against House Bill 2, the Governor's plan to put slots at Kentucky race tracks. Henley was fulfilling a pledge to local voters that he would not suppo.... Read More

House passes slots bill

Jun 19, 2009 at 01:14 pm by admin

The House of Representative spent several hours debating House Bill 2, the slots at the track bill. Members passionate for and against made sincere appeals to their fellow leg.... Read More

True Tales of Old-Time Politics Not a Kiddie Book

Jun 19, 2009 at 11:00 am by admin

            The perfect Father’s Day gift for Kentucky dads interested in our state history is Berry Craig’s.... Read More

A bigger slots bill comes out of House A & R Committee

Jun 18, 2009 at 02:25 pm by admin

Representatives Stumbo, Clark and Moberly came to the House Appropriations and Revenue Committee with House Bill 2, the slots at racetracks legislation at one o'clock on Thurs.... Read More

School needs should be highlighted in slots debate

Jun 18, 2009 at 11:43 am by admin

Whether you are for or against slots at the track, the issue of aging schools is one that affects families across the Commonwealth. According to the map on the Department of.... Read More

Condition 5 schools are from one end of state to other

Jun 18, 2009 at 11:24 am by admin

        Division of Facilities Management: Building Assessment 06 15 0.... Read More

VLT bill gets hearing in House Committee

Jun 17, 2009 at 03:41 pm by admin

House BIll 2 - which is a brief two paragraphs long  (the only thing that Martin Cothran found to like about it) was heard in the House Licensing and&n.... Read More

Almost Like Sitting in the Gallery

Jun 17, 2009 at 01:07 pm by admin

As the Kentucky Senate and House of Representatives meet, KET offers extensive online and on-air coverage. During legislative sessions, Senate and House chambers and.... Read More

You can't make this up

Jun 17, 2009 at 10:46 am by admin

Rep. Whitfield contacted Canadian trade officials and raised heck that Canadians did not want any more fruit and bubble gum flavored tobacco products. The ban will decimate to.... Read More