The Chatter: Newly elected House Democratic whip could be added to lawsuit, Matt Bevin will file for office today
01/27/2015 10:21 AM
A former legislative staffer is looking to include newly elected House Majority Whip Johnny Bell in her lawsuit against the Legislative Research Commission and others, accusing the Glasgow Democrat of drug use and firing her to make room for his lover on his leadership staff. The Lexington Herald-Leader reported that Yolanda Costner, whose suit centers on allegations of sexual harassment by former state Rep. John Arnold of Sturgis, accused Bell of possessing Xanax and marijuana on Capitol grounds, storing moonshine... Read more 
Draft audit of Legislative Research Commission reveals agency plagued by low staff morale
01/27/2015 09:21 AM
The National Conference of State Legislatures’ draft audit of the Legislative Research Commission doesn’t uncover secrets that could swing elections, nor does it reveal sordid tales of sexual harassment. “I think for anybody who thinks something in this is going to be headline or newsworthy, I think they’re going to be somewhat disappointed because this is a very innocuous report, does not relate anything to what people are assuming,” Senate President Robert Stivers said in a conference call with reporters Monday. But... Read more
2015 filing update: Rep. Glenn files for treasurer, Rep. Heath to run for agriculture commissioner
01/26/2015 05:51 PM
As the clock winds down on the deadline to enter the 2015 primary elections more candidates, including two sitting lawmakers, filed paperwork to run statewide on Monday. Rep. Jim Glenn, an Owensboro Democrat who has been a target for the GOP in recent election cycles because of slim victories in recent re-elections to the state House, will try his hand statewide. Glenn filed first thing Monday, and he pointed to his time in front of students working on financial literacy... Read more
Alison Lundergan Grimes, still "encouraged" after double-digit U.S. Senate loss this fall, will seek re-election
01/26/2015 04:15 PM
UPDATED LEXINGTON — Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes ended months of speculation Monday, telling a crowd of about 70 supporters that she will seek re-election this year rather than mount bids of governor or attorney general. Grimes had been linked to nearly every constitutional office as the filing deadline approached, but she officially launched her re-election campaign at the Lyric Theatre and Cultural Arts Center, the same place she jumpstarted her 2011 run for secretary of state. The 36-year-old Democrat... Read more
Report: Legislative Research Commission badly managed by lawmakers, leaders
from jcheves@herald-leader.com (John Cheves)
from jcheves@herald-leader.com (John Cheves)
The large bureaucracy that runs Kentucky's legislative branch is badly managed, suffering from a lack of internal communications, unexplained salary differences and perceived special treatment for employees favored by powerful…Click to Continue » [...]
Tue, Jan 27, 2015 1:18:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
21C Museum Hotel “Untitled,” Arlés del Rio Flores Louisville has many faces, but when driving down Main Street it’s obvious that two of those are “baseball town” and “arts town.” (The 10-story tall baseball bat and gigantic statue of David may be a tip-off.) Now, those two faces are coming together for the collection Stealing Base: Cuba at Bat. The exhibition, presented by the Louisville Slugger Museum and 21C Museum Hotel, speaks to the future of unexpected artistic collaboration in the city. Stealing Base opened Saturday at 21c Museum Hotel Louisville in Gallery 3. Largely drawn from the Shelley and Donald Rubin Private Collection, the exhibition features [...]
Tue, Jan 27, 2015 12:01:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Louisville Area Roads May Have Slick Spots During Tuesday Morning Commute, Weather Service Says
from Staff
from Staff
Louisville area roads may be slick Tuesday morning because of flurries and freezing drizzle, the National Weather Service cautions. In a travel advisory in effect until 10 a.m. Tuesday, the weather service said motorists may encounter slick spots on untreated surfaces, such as bridges, rural roads and and sidewalks. Some schools districts in the Louisville area have delayed or canceled school. They include: West Clark Community Schools: 2-hour delay Meade County School District: 1-hour delay Bullitt County Public Schools: closed Nelson County School District: closed [...]
Tue, Jan 27, 2015 11:54:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
A former Kentucky legislative staffer alleges House Majority Whip Johnny Bell fired her because she’d filed a sexual harassment lawsuit against another legislator. Yolanda Costner alleges that Bell was also motivated to fire her because he wanted to hire a woman to whom he’d previously expressed sexual interest. Costner, in documents filed Monday in Franklin Circuit Court, also claimed Bell had purchased Xanax from the staff member, Shannon Ellis, and that he had been seen in the Capitol with marijuana. Related StoryBell, a Glasgow Democrat, became House majority whip this month. He did not respond Monday evening to requests for comment. Costner is one [...]
Tue, Jan 27, 2015 3:09:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
Fayette school board asks legislature to change law governing superintendent searches
from vhoneycutt@herald-leader.com (Valarie Honeycutt Spears)
from vhoneycutt@herald-leader.com (Valarie Honeycutt Spears)
Specifically, the board is asking that state law allow a high school student and a member of the Equity Council, in districts where there is one, to be named to…Click to Continue » [...]
Tue, Jan 27, 2015 2:55:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
Add Chris Christie to the list of prospective candidates for president now taking donations, a group of Republicans that might ultimately top two dozen.Click to Continue » [...]
Tue, Jan 27, 2015 1:05:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
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