Jack Conway's not singing lonely holiday blues in sparse Democratic gubernatorial field
12/24/2014 04:14 PM
The holidays are a time of togetherness, but Attorney General Jack Conway is content to spend this season as the lone big-name Democrat in the 2015 gubernatorial field. Conway hopes that will continue until 4:01 p.m. Jan. 27. But past election cycles have shown that January can bring campaign surprises as the filing deadline approaches. Democrats have historically crowded Kentucky gubernatorial races, but as the only prominent contender, Conway has had the primary field to himself since he launched his bid ... Read more 
Public-private partnership will create 3,000-mile fiber network throughout Kentucky, improve broadband access in mountains
12/23/2014 09:57 PM
FRANKFORT — Congressman Hal Rogers’ vision of a “silicon holler” in eastern Kentucky came closer to reality Tuesday after officials announced a wide-ranging effort to provide high-speed Internet access throughout the state, with Appalachia getting some early attention. Rogers, Gov. Steve Beshear and others touted the public-private partnership between Kentucky and Australia-based Macquarie Capital to develop a fiber infrastructure as a godsend for the impoverished mountain region. “Eastern Kentucky will be equal to the world in limitless technology — no more... Read more
Snodgrass ending term as longest serving clerk in Campbell County history
12/23/2014 05:57 PM
NEWPORT — It’s the end of an era in Campbell County as Jack Snodgrass ends his reign as Campbell County clerk at the end of the year after serving six terms in office. The 70-year-old Snodgrass, who was first elected in November of 1989 after successfully running his family’s beer business for 17 years, is the longest serving clerk in county history. The Democrat continued to get elected, even at a time when most of the county tilted conservative. During his tenure, Snodgrass... Read more
Despite the current success of the University of Kentucky’s men’s basketball team, state lawmakers appear unlikely in 2015 to consider funding for renovations at Lexington’s Rupp Arena. That’s according to state Rep. Ruth Ann Palumbo, a Lexington Democrat. An effort during the last legislative session to win approval for $80 million in state funds for the project was unsuccessful. Palumbo said since the 2015 meeting is not a budget session, she doesn’t expect the Rupp project to make it onto the agenda. “Well, this is not a budget session coming up and so, I really don’t think there will be discussion about Rupp,” she said. But [...]
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Beshear Hopeful Kentucky General Assembly Can Address Heroin Epidemic in 2015 Session
from Kevin Willis
from Kevin Willis
Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear said he feels positive about getting a bill passed next year that will strengthen the state’s heroin laws. The number of Kentucky deaths caused by heroin last year increased by more than 12 percent, with the northern part of the state especially hard hit. A bill that would have toughened sentences for heroin dealers while also providing increased services for addicts failed to pass this year’s General Assembly. Related StoryTwo Louisvillians Share Stories of Heroin AddictionBeshear recently told Kentucky Public Radio there appears to be growing bipartisan belief that lawmakers can get something done in 2015. “I’m going to be [...]
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The policy arm of a statewide Democratic group has issued its recommendations for Kentucky’s energy future. The Commonwealth Institute for Policy Issues and Civic Engagement—CPI for short—is part of the Women’s Network. CPI has existed for five years, and occasionally publishes papers about issues pertinent to Kentucky. Earlier this month, the organization released a white paper laying out an energy plan for the state. CPI Energy Committee Chairwoman Lane Adams said the group is adding its voice to others who are urging more diversification in a state that’s traditionally relied on coal. “We would hope that adding our voices to the other groups [...]
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