Kentucky Democratic Party calls on W. Ky. House candidate to withdraw after indictment
10/01/2014 01:36 PM
The Kentucky Democratic Party has “encouraged” candidate John Wayne Smith to withdraw his campaign against Rep. Michael Meredith after his indictment on a charge of failing to report sexual abuse against a minor while director of the Bluegrass ChalleNGe Academy. “This is a difficult situation and we have encouraged Mr. Smith to withdraw from the race,” KDP Chairman Dan Logsdon said in a statement Wednesday. “Neither the Kentucky Democratic Party nor the Kentucky House Democratic Caucus will be investing any further... Read more 
Internal poll shows Grimes ahead by two
10/01/2014 12:59 PM
Despite trailing Kentucky U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell in the most recent public polling, Democratic candidate Alison Lundergan Grimes’ internal pollster says she holds a slim lead on the incumbent. Democratic pollster Mark Mellman released a memo Wednesday showing Grimes with a 42-40 advantage on McConnell about a month from Election Day. Politico first reported the results of Mellman’s survey of 1,800 likely voters from Sept. 19 to Monday. Mellman, in a memo posted to Politico’s website, said the sample of likely... Read more
McConnell releases ad as E. Ky. newspaper reports on his opposition to coal plant's location in Louisville
10/01/2014 10:21 AM
Kentucky U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell’s campaign released an ad touting his support for coal miners Wednesday, the same day an eastern Kentucky newspaper reported his opposition to a proposed coal processing plan on the Louisville riverfront during his time as Jefferson County judge-executive. Chris Sexton, the star of McConnell’s latest ad, credited a $7.5 million program backed by McConnell with helping him become a paramedic after he was laid off as a coal miner. “It was my lifelong dream to be... Read more
Two females vie for recrafted 55th House district seat
10/01/2014 09:21 AM
Only 16 percent of the General Assembly is female, but two women will compete for the 55th district House seat. Two-time Republican incumbent Kim King, R-Harrodsburg, who has served in the House since 2010 is facing off against Democratic Emerge Kentucky graduate Jacqueline Coleman of Wilmore in a different district than she has represented in the past. After the latest round of redistricting, the 55th House district consists of Mercer County, Washington County and the northwest part of Jessamine County. King’s... Read more
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Lexington Mayor Jim Gray and former police chief Anthany Beatty will square off Sunday in their first televised debate since advancing to the November general election.Click to Continue » [...]
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Beshears and Abramsons urge Kentuckians to donate used cell phones to fight domestic violence
from Jack Brammer
from Jack Brammer
By Jack Brammer jbrammer@herald-leader.com FRANKFORT -- Gov. Steve Beshear is suggesting that Kentuckians curb domestic violence by donating their used cell phones and accessories. Beshear, first lady Jane Beshear, Lt. Gov. Jerry Abramson and his wife, Madeline Abramson, kicked off a monthlong drive Wednesday to collect the old phones. Verizon Wireless has agreed to turn the devices into a cash grant for WorkSafe, a collobarative program of the Kentucky State Police, Kentucky Commission on Women and The Mary Bryon Project, to provide domestic violence prevention training for businesses. WorkSafe will distribute restored phones to domestic violence clients and give each up to 3,000 free minutes [...]
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