Northern Kentucky Chamber lists priorities for 2015 including LIFT
12/16/2014 09:10 AM Don Weber
CRESCENT SPRINGS — The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is focusing on eight initiatives in the upcoming 2015 legislative session, including a local option sales tax proposal which is being pushed across the state by the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. The local sales tax option requires the General Assembly to provide a Constitutional Amendment to be voted on state-wide. If passed, any sales tax increase would then be put on the ballot. “It’s a tool for local governments who have... Read more 
Co-chairman of oversight board supports opening pension system's books to auditors
12/15/2014 07:55 PM Kevin Wheatley
FRANKFORT — With the largest pension plan for state workers continuing to diminish, a co-chairman of the Public Pension Oversight Board says he’s not opposed to an audit by Auditor Adam Edelen’s office. But Rep. Brent Yonts was quick to point out that the issues plaguing the Kentucky Retirement Systems won’t be resolved without one thing: cash, and a lot of it. KRS Executive Director Bill Thielen presented year-end reports for the pension program before the Public Pension Oversight Board Monday, including... Read more
Marshall Co. Judge-Executive Mike Miller dead at 70
12/15/2014 02:44 PM Nick Storm
UPDATED: Longtime Marshall County Judge-Executive Mike Miller passed away Monday at the age of 70. Several news outlets are reporting that Miller collapsed in his office Monday morning and later passed away at the Marshall County Hospital. Miller won re-election to the position in November and was recently honored by House Speaker Greg Stumbo for his 40 years of service. Miller was first elected in 1974. Gov. Steve Beshear issued a statement calling the passing of Miller a “terrible loss... Read more
Kentucky public library systems could lose crucial funding pending the outcome of a state Court of Appeals ruling expected in the next couple of months. The Court of Appeals heard arguments Monday on a case that challenges how a majority of public library systems across the state tax residents. The decision would impact most of the 106 Kentucky library systems created by petition before the law was enacted, according to reports in the Lexington Herald-Leader. About 70 library buildings in the state would close if the courts rule against libraries, said retiring Louisville Free Public Library director Craig Buthod, citing the Kentucky Public Library Association . Buthod [...]
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We’re celebrating the season on WFPL with a variety of new programs and classic favorites. Here’s our schedule for 2014. Tuesday 12/16 7pm Hanukkah Lights A perennial NPR favorite with brand new Hanukkah stories written by acclaimed authors Debra Ginsberg, Anne Burt, Simone Zelitch, Andrew Borowitz, and Theodore Bikel. Hosted by Susan Stamberg and Murray Horwitz. Monday 12/22 7pm All Songs Considered for the Holidays Host Bob Boilen and friends trade holiday cheer and snarky barbs while bringing you the best holiday songs from new and emerging breakout bands. Hear renditions of great holiday music you’ll never hear at the mall or your mother’s house. Tuesday 12/23 7pm [...]
Tue, Dec 16, 2014 2:26:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
A tribunal is expected to decide by the end of this week the fate of a Jefferson County Public Schools principal fired in October for “conduct unbecoming of a teacher.” Former Male High School Principal David Mike’s hearing ended on Friday. The three-person panel will decide whether to uphold, change or deny JCPS’ decision to fire him. As WDRB first reported, Mike was accused of helping students cheat on a state test and then trying to cover it up when the incident was investigated. Mike took the stand on Friday and argued his innocence and denied the claims. The tribunal ended its deliberation on Friday and [...]
Tue, Dec 16, 2014 12:01:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
By Sam Youngman syoungman@herald-leader.com As far as politics are concerned, incoming U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell arguably had the best year of any Kentuckian. According to The Washington Post, McConnell also had the best year of anybody in Washington. The Post's Chris Cilizza handed out his yearly awards over the weekend, and he gave McConnell the nod for best year "for getting the job of his dreams." McConnell's landslide win over Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes and his ascension to U.S. Senate Majority Leader after Republicans around the country joined him in victory on Election Night earned the senator the trophy. "McConnell -- like Harry Reid, [...]
Mon, Dec 15, 2014 10:51:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
With the May primary less than six months away and the filing deadline in late January, the race to represent Republicans in next year's gubernatorial contest is shaping up to…Click to Continue » [...]
Mon, Dec 15, 2014 10:40:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Kentucky appeals court considers cases that threaten funding for dozens of libraries
from jcheves@herald-leader.com (John Cheves)
from jcheves@herald-leader.com (John Cheves)
Most of the state's public library systems could be forced to roll back their tax rates and collectively refund millions of dollars to local taxpayers under a pair of lawsuits…Click to Continue » [...]
Mon, Dec 15, 2014 8:35:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
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