Who were the biggest winners, losers of the 2014 General Assembly?
from jcheves@herald-leader.com (John Cheves)
from jcheves@herald-leader.com (John Cheves)
It's an election year, and with Republicans hoping to win a House majority in November, which would give them full control of the legislature, lawmakers shied away from anything they…Click to Continue » [...]
Sun, Apr 20, 2014 2:05:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
City officials need to play offense to move Rupp project forward, observers say
from bmusgrave@herald-leader.com (Beth Musgrave and Linda Blackford)
from bmusgrave@herald-leader.com (Beth Musgrave and Linda Blackford)
Lexington's dream of a $310 million renovation to Rupp Arena and a new convention center could be delayed by another year. And after a contentious fight over funding for the…Click to Continue » [...]
Sun, Apr 20, 2014 1:46:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
Rand Paul facing more intense criticism from right and left — which he says is 'a sign of success'
from syoungman@herald-leader.com (Sam Youngman)
from syoungman@herald-leader.com (Sam Youngman)
Paul has in recent weeks seen a metaphorical Payless shoe showroom thrown at him as critics to his right and left let loose, both putting Paul in the hot seat…Click to Continue » [...]
Sat, Apr 19, 2014 10:12:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
House Speaker Greg Stumbo, D-Prestonsburg By Jack Brammer jbrammer@herald-leader.com FRANKFORT – House Speaker Greg Stumbo says his Twitter account, which featured some disparaging comments Thursday night about U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell, was hacked. Stumbo tweeted Thursday night after the political tweets appeared on @SpeakerStumbo that the controversial tweets were not his. “Someone just called me about all the tweets – I’ve been hacked,” he wrote. “I’ll have to change my password. Goodnight, everyone.” Stumbo spokesman, Brian Wilkerson, said Friday that the office would have no comment on the Speaker’s private account. Stumbo, a Democrat from Prestonsburg, and McConnell, a Republican who is seeking re-election this year, [...]
Fri, Apr 18, 2014 7:19:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Matt Taibbi describes writing his latest book—"The Divide: American Injustice in the Age of the Wealth Gap"—as a journalistic revelation of sorts.Originally, "The Divide" was going to focus on Wall Street criminals and why those behind the economic downturn haven't been imprisoned.As Taibbi started researching how the criminal justice system operates, it became difficult to ignore how the sentences and treatment of average Americans were far more punitive than wealthier culprits of far worse crimes. [...]
Thu, Apr 17, 2014 7:47:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Republican Senate candidate Matt Bevin has failed to provide Kentucky primary voters with a compelling reason to replace incumbent Mitch McConnell in next month's election.That's what conservative commentator Erick Erickson said in a blog post Wednesday, sharing his doubts about the Tea Party-backed challenger's chances. [...]
Wed, Apr 16, 2014 5:40:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
HERALD-LEADER FRANKFORT BUREAU FRANKFORT --The Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development is establishing an office on the University of Pikeville campus to provide assistance to startup companies in the Appalachian region. "By adding the new office in Pikeville, we will be better able to serve the rapidly growing number of entrepreneurs and small businesses in Eastern Kentucky," Gov. Steve Beshear said in a release. "Innovation is key to changing the economic landscape in Appalachia and we need to offer small businesses encouragement, guidance and a blueprint for success. I look forward to seeing positive results and hearing more success stories as a result of [...]
Wed, Apr 16, 2014 3:49:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
After its rocky rollout, President Barack Obama said on Thursday, April 17, 8 million people have now signed up for health care through new insurance exchanges. [...]
Mon, Apr 21, 2014 1:01:04 PM, Continue reading at the source
Governor Steve Beshear is one more name added to the growing list of elected leaders calling for the Legislative Ethics Commission to reconsider its decision not to reprimand former State Representative John Arnold. [...]
Mon, Apr 21, 2014 1:01:04 PM, Continue reading at the source
"The Secretary of State of Kentucky has outraised the Minority Leader of the U.S. Senate, not once but twice" said a gleeful Jonathan Hurst, Grimes' campaign manager. [...]
Mon, Apr 21, 2014 1:01:04 PM, Continue reading at the source
One of the most conservative Democratic lawmakers, retiring Rep. Damron also was most prolific lawmaker
04/20/2014 11:36 PM
Perhaps no lawmaker better embodied Kentucky’s brand of conservative Democrats more than Rep. Bob Damron. Damron, of Nicholasville, sponsored numerous NRA-backed gun bills, including Kentucky’s concealed carry law in the 1990s, as well as the 2013 “religious freedom” bill. That legislation broadly forbids government from infringing on a religion’s action. Some feared that could give people license to discriminate using religion as a defense. But Damron also has been the most prolific lawmaker over the last two decades, getting more... Read more 
After keeping order in the state Senate, Sen. Stine adjourns her 20-year legislative career
04/20/2014 11:36 PM
Former Senate President David Williams might have had the reputation for ruling the Senate with a tight grip, but he had nothing on Sen. Katie Stine when it came to keeping order in the chamber. Stine, who served as Senate president pro tem for the last nine years, often held the president’s gavel during Williams’ tenure as president while Williams was strategizing or making floor speeches. She has done the same for Senate President Robert Stivers. And in doing so,... Read more
As a lawmaker, Rep. Stacy spoke his mind -- just not about Rep. Stacy
04/20/2014 11:06 PM
Rep. John Will Stacy, D-West Liberty, wasn’t the sort of lawmaker who made a lot of floor speeches or asked questions at every committee meeting he attended. But when he did speak, it usually was blunt. In March, for instance, Stacy disagreed with an energy company executive and ended his rebuttal by critiquing the executive’s style of wearing his reading glasses on his head when not using them. During the debate over the budget, Stacy loudly defended the move of... Read more
Heroin recovery advocates livid over legislature's inability to pass Senate Bill 5
04/18/2014 01:17 PM
ALEXANDRIA – The failure of the passing of Senate Bill 5 by the General Assembly before the clock ran out is being described by heroin rehabilitation advocates in Northern Kentucky as an epic failure. During a meeting in Campbell County Thursday night, many who are involved in heroin treatments predicted that a delay in passing the bill will result in more deaths and heartache throughout the commonwealth — and specifically in Northern Kentucky, which has been the most affected area... Read more
Yarmuth says statehouse harassment case puts Grimes in 'delicate' situation on responses and with donation
04/18/2014 11:04 AM
Kentucky U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth, D-Louisville, said Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Alison Lundergan Grimes probably should have spoken up earlier about her frustration with the Legislative Ethics Commission handling of a sexual harassment case. In an interview that aired Monday on Pure Politics, Yarmuth said he believes the absence of members at the Legislative Ethics Commission is a problem that state leaders must address. And he said the commission should hold another hearing on the sexual harassment case regarding former Democratic... Read more
Confusion and frustration remain on all sides in the wake of heroin bill's failure
04/17/2014 10:53 PM
As the governor leaves the door open for a special session to take up the heroin bill, the chief proponents for the bill in both chambers are searching for lessons learned from the failure to get an agreement before the session ended Tuesday. Sen. Katie Stine, R-Southgate and the sponsor of the bill, said she didn’t know what else could have been done from her end. The Senate passed the measure Jan. 16, giving the House nearly three months to... Read more
Former NKU athletic director pleads guilty to stealing $311,215
04/17/2014 05:49 PM
HIGHLAND HEIGHTS – Former Northern Kentucky University athletic director, Scott Eaton, pleaded guilty on Thursday in Campbell Circuit Court to stealing more than $300,000 from the university over six years. The 50-year-old Eaton has agreed to serve the maximum term of 10 years in prison, and repay $311,215 in restitution. NKU fired Eaton in March 2013 for inappropriate relationships with four female employees and an NKU student. After the dismissal, NKU President Geoffrey Mearns commissioned an audit of NKU athletic department finances and... Read more
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