Legislators review corrections contract with medical firm in search of answers into Eddyville death
05/13/2014 06:06 PM
A legislative panel reviewed but ultimately gave the go-ahead to continue a nearly $66 million contract with a Lexington company to provide medical and dental care to prisoners in the wake of a death of an inmate last month. The legislature’s Contract Review Committee approved a $4.9 million change to the contract between the Department of Corrections and Correct Care Inc. but not before legislators requested more information on the death of an inmate under the company’s care. The company,... Read more 
It's time for businesses tax breaks and credits to prove their worth, Rep. Wayne says
05/13/2014 12:54 PM
Democratic Rep. Jim Wayne, D-Louisville, said Kentucky lawmakers must get more aggressive in making companies prove that billions of dollars Kentucky gives them in tax incentives and credits are doing what they are supposed to. Wayne, one of the more progressive lawmakers, said many of the tax incentives serve their purpose to spur expansions or attract companies. Others, he said, probably don’t because many have been on the books for decades — unchecked. Kentucky gives about $7.9 billion a... Read more
Elaine Chao, who played an early role in her husband's effort to neutralize a primary challenger he seems likely to dispatch next week, will be more crucial than ever as…Click to Continue » [...]
Wed, May 14, 2014 2:53:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
Rupp Arena, equality are main topics at last Lexington mayoral forum before primary
from bmusgrave@herald-leader.com (Beth Musgrave)
from bmusgrave@herald-leader.com (Beth Musgrave)
Mayor Jim Gray and challengers Anthany Beatty and Danny Mayer touched on familiar topics such as Rupp Arena and affordable housing at a mayoral debate Tuesday.Click to Continue » [...]
Wed, May 14, 2014 1:55:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
Democrats to choose replacement for state Rep. Jesse Crenshaw on Tuesday
from jbrammer@herald-leader.com (Jack Brammer)
from jbrammer@herald-leader.com (Jack Brammer)
For the first time since 1992, Jesse Crenshaw is not on the ballot for election to the Kentucky House of Representatives from Lexington's 77th District, but he's still campaigning.Click to Continue » [...]
Tue, May 13, 2014 9:29:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
FRANKFORT – Kerri Richardson, Gov. Steve Beshear’s communications director, delivered a baby girl Tuesday morning in Louisville and both are doing fine, the governor’s press office said Tuesday. The child, named Mallory Evelyn Cheng, is the first for Richardson and her husband, Eric Cheng. She was born at 6:13 a.m. and tipped the scales at 6 pounds, 13 ounces. --Jack Brammer [...]
Tue, May 13, 2014 5:04:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Chart: Money Gap Creates Two Tiers of Candidates in Louisville Council's District 9 Race
from Phillip M. Bailey
from Phillip M. Bailey
How much does money matter in a Louisville Metro Council race?In the crowded Democratic primary for the District 9 seat, three candidates have a huge fundraising edge in the 13-person primary election over their opponents.University of Louisville fundraiser J.P. Davis and attorney Bill Hollander, who are vying for the seat, have reportedly raised approximately $50,000 each, according to the campaign finance reports filed 32 days ahead of Election Day.Former assistant county attorney Chris Hartley has raised just over $37,000 in this contest. [...]
Mon, May 12, 2014 4:03:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
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