Former Ky. Democratic operative using Ky. campaign tactics in Kansas governor's race
07/17/2014 09:14 AM
Jason Perkey cut his teeth in politics working campaigns in the Bluegrass and now the Louisville, Kentucky native is applying the lessons he learned from his time in the state to the Kansas governor’s race. Perkey, who is the executive director for the Kansas Democratic Party, is applying a strategy first implemented in the 2011 re-election campaign of Governor Steve Beshear in Kentucky. Democrats in Kansas launched a secretive mass endorsement of high profile former and elected Republican officials which has... Read more 
Beshear plugs $90.9 million shortfall in state budget using a mix of state agency and unspent general funds
07/16/2014 06:10 PM
Gov. Steve Beshear announced Wednesday he had again re-balanced the state’s budget using millions in state agency funds, unspent General Funds and cash from the Budget Reserve Trust Fund to plug a nearly $91 million budget shortfall. In his 14th re-balance of the budget, Beshear said he was focused on making the government “as efficient and as lean as possible.” “And to protect as best we can the core services that offer help and hope to our people and represent... Read more
The Chatter: Super PACs behind U.S. Senate candidates show most money raised from out of state
07/16/2014 03:42 PM
Two super PACs are raising big money for Kentucky’s U.S. Senate candidates, but most of that money is not coming from inside the state. Kentuckians for Strong Leadership, a group supporting Kentucky U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell, raised $423,735 in the second fundraising quarter, but none of that money came from Kentucky donors. The Courier-Journal’s Tom Loftus was first to report the fact that this is not a first for the group. Only 4.6 percent of the group’s total contributions raised since... Read more
Independent Ed Marksberry ending U.S. Senate "quest" with half signatures needed to run
07/16/2014 11:14 AM
Independent U.S. Senate hopeful Ed Marksberry of Owensboro announced Thursday that he is ending his goal of collecting the requisite 5,000 signatures needed have his name appear on the November ballot — thus ending his chance of running in the U.S. Senate race. Citing health problems, Marksberry said he has not had the energy or strength to gather the remaining 2,500 signatures needed to appear on the ballot. “I was not successful in raising the funds needed to hire others... Read more
Independent U.S. Senate candidate Ed Marksberry is ending his effort to be on the Kentucky ballot this fall.In a Thursday announcement, Marksberry, an Owensboro contractor, said he will stop collecting the needed signatures to run as an independent against Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes and Republican incumbent Mitch McConnell. [...]
Wed, Jul 16, 2014 9:48:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Yarmuth Leads Democratic Effort to Craft an 'Action Plan' Ahead of Fall Election
from Phillip M. Bailey
from Phillip M. Bailey
Congressman John Yarmuth of Louisville is spearheading a 100-day action plan that Democrats hope will provide a push to regain the House this fall.The legislative package unveiled by House Democratic leaders Wednesday emphasizes the middle-class and calls out the Republicans' record of accomplishment.Among the ideas being pushed are raising the minimum wage, increased infrastructure spending, and creating tax incentives for U.S. companies operating in the country. [...]
Wed, Jul 16, 2014 9:31:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Beshear snatches surplus money and taps 'rainy day' fund to deal with $90.9 million shortfall
from jbrammer@herald-leader.com (Jack Brammer)
from jbrammer@herald-leader.com (Jack Brammer)
Gov. Steve Beshear raided the couch cushions of state government Wednesday to deal with a $90.9 million budget shortfall in the fiscal year that ended June 30.Click to Continue » [...]
Wed, Jul 16, 2014 9:23:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Fancy Farm political picnic organizers ask campaigns to keep things civil
from jbrammer@herald-leader.com (Jack Brammer)
from jbrammer@herald-leader.com (Jack Brammer)
In anticipation of one of its largest crowds ever in its 134-year history, organizers of this year's Fancy Farm political picnic are planning to roll out structural improvements and calling…Click to Continue » [...]
Wed, Jul 16, 2014 8:24:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Pro-McConnell Super PAC Raises $423,700 Over Three Months—But None From Kentucky
from Phillip M. Bailey
from Phillip M. Bailey
The super PAC supporting Republican Senate Leader Mitch McConnell has once again filed a campaign finance report showing no donations from Kentuckians.Founded by former McConnell campaign aide Scott Jennings, Kentuckians for Strong Leadership reported Wednesday it had raised just over $423,700 in the past three months.Unlike a candidate's campaign, federal rules allow super PACs to raise an unlimited amount of money from individuals. [...]
Wed, Jul 16, 2014 5:19:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Independent Ed Marksberry stops gathering signatures for U.S. Senate run
from syoungman@herald-leader.com (Sam Youngman)
from syoungman@herald-leader.com (Sam Youngman)
Ed Marksberry announced Wednesday that he will no longer try to get on the ballot in Kentucky's U.S. Senate election as an independent.Click to Continue » [...]
Wed, Jul 16, 2014 3:35:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
By Sam Youngman syoungman@herald-leader.com Ed Marksberry announced Wednesday that he will no longer try to get on the ballot in Kentucky's U.S. Senate election as an independent. Marksberry, an Owensboro contractor, said in a statement that he had collected only half of the 5,000 signatures needed to run as an independent. With the Aug. 12 deadline looming to submit the signatures, Marksberry said his health has prevented him from getting the full amount. "I was not successful in raising the funds needed to hire others to help me collect the signatures, and there is a lesson there," Marksberry wrote in an email. Marksberry [...]
Wed, Jul 16, 2014 3:30:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
"People of Kentucky, you deserve complete honesty," an actor playing the role of candidate Gil Fulbright says in a Represent US video. "So here it is. I don't care about you." [...]
Thu, Jul 17, 2014 2:06:18 PM, Continue reading at the source
As the ads continue to run, candidates need a lot of money to keep the attacks coming and that’s just what is happening in the Senate race in Kentucky. [...]
Thu, Jul 17, 2014 2:06:18 PM, Continue reading at the source
Kentucky's senior senator Mitch McConnell is introducing a resolution that would help Kentucky families adopting from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. [...]
Thu, Jul 17, 2014 2:06:18 PM, Continue reading at the source
Weekly Legislative Calendar
Weekly Legislative Calendar
July 14 - 18, 2014
Monday, July 14, 2014
12:30pm, Lindsey Wilson College
INTERIM JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Agenda: Presentation: Overview of Lindsey Wilson College, Dr. William T. Luckey, Jr., President, Lindsey Wilson College; Presentation: Performance Update of the Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities, Dr. Gary Cox, President, Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities.
Tuesday, July 15, 2014
1:00pm, Annex Room 169
CAPITAL PROJECTS AND BOND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Agenda: Information Items; Lease Reports from the Finance and Administration Cabinet; Project Reports from Finance and Administration Cabinet; Report from the Office of Financial Management; Local School Bonds – New school bond issues with 100 percent locally-funded debt service participation; Updated Monthly and Weekly Debt Issuance Calendar.
Wednesday, July 16, 2014
1:00 PM - CDT, Owensboro Health Regional Hospital-Auditorium
INTERIM JOINT COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND WELFARE
Agenda: Access to Primary Care: Primary Care Challenges and Recommendations Susan Zepeda, PhD, CEO, Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, Workforce Needs in Family Medicine, Gerry Stover, EVP, Kentucky Academy of Family Physicians, Primary Care Needs in View of Expansion, Dave Bolt, Deputy Director, Kentucky Primary Care Association, Regional Primary Care Workforce and Education Challenges, Lucy Juett, Center Director, AHEC South Central Region, Rural County Impact of Primary Care Needs Ed Heath, Dr. Se, CEO, Muhlenberg County Community Hospital, Practitioner Perspective on Primary Care Shortage, Khanh Nguyen, DO; Primary Care Delivery by APRNs, Jessica Estes, APRN-NP, Hawesville, KY, Leila Faucette, Executive Director, Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners & Nurse Midwives; Impact Plus Services: Medicaid Managed Care Mary Begley, Commissioner and Dr. Allen Brenzel, Medical Director, Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities, Veronica Cecil, Chief of Staff of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and Director, Division of Program Integrity, Department for Medicaid Services, Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Representative, Anthem Medicaid, Kimberlee Richardson, Director of Clinical Health Services, CoventryCares of Kentucky, Representative, Humana/Care Source, Representative, Passport Health Plan, Representative, WellCare Health Plans; Medicaid Expansion Overview: Lawrence Kissner, Commissioner, Department for Medicaid Services, Cabinet for Health and Family Services; Kentucky Telehealth Network, Rob Sprang, MBA, Director, Project Manager, Tim Bickel, Co-Project Manager, Kentucky TeleHealth Network, University of Louisville, Mary Horsley, RN, Training Center Director, Eastern KTHN Telehealth, St. Claire Regional Medical Center, Steve Fricker, Training Center Director, West KTHN Telehealth, Baptist Health Madisonville
Thursday, July 17, 2014
10:00 AM - EDT, Lake Cumberland State Park, Lure Lodge dining room
INTERIM JOINT COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM - INTERIM JOINT COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Agenda: The Importance of Houseboating and Water Sports to Kentucky's Tourism Industry, Stephen Eastin, Park Manager, Lake Cumberland State Resort Park, Bob Stewart, Secretary, Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, Carolyn Mounce, Executive Director, Somerset-Pulaski Convention and Visitors Center, Jerry Harden, President, Stardust Cruisers, Bill Jasper, President, Kentucky Marina Association
Note: This will be a joint meeting with the IJC on Labor and Industry
Friday, July 18, 2014
10:00am, Annex Room 131
SPECIAL SUBCOMMITTEE ON ENERGY
Agenda: Presentation and public hearing on the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Block Grant Application - FY 15: Jason Dunn, Director of Family Support, Department for Community Based Services, Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Roger McCann, Deputy Director/CIO, Community Action Kentucky. Rising electric prices and programs for low income consumers: Paul Embs, President and CEO, Clark Energy Cooperative, and Mike McNalley, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, East Kentucky Power, Cheryl E. Bruner, Director of Customer Service and Marketing, LG&E and KU Energy; The role of Kentucky Public Service Commission in rate making: Stephanie Bell, Deputy Executive Director, Andrew Melnykovych, Public Information Officer.
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