Trafficking penalties remain key roadblock in heroin talks as conference committee readies for Thursday meeting
03/18/2015 09:28 PM
Set to meet anew Thursday, lawmakers on a conference committee to address the state’s heroin epidemic will tussle over a familiar stumbling block as they work toward a compromise next week. The committee on Senate Bill 192 is scheduled to meet 10 a.m. Thursday to begin formal discussions on a final anti-heroin product, and differences between the House’s and Senate’s enforcement provisions will take center stage, according to interviews on Wednesday with the chairmen of the chambers’ judiciary committees. The Senate previously... Read more 
Chatter: Paul eyeing April 7 for presidential bid; mine inspector names Keith Hall in plea deal
03/18/2015 04:43 PM
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul is eyeing April 7 as the day he will pull the trigger and officially toss his name into the ring for the White House. Multiple national and local news outlets citing confidential sources are reporting that Paul will announce his presidential bid at the Galt House in downtown Louisville. Paul has been traveling the country and telegraphing a run for the White House for the last two years with frequent visits to early primary states. The... Read more
Because melting snow and heavy rain have caused flooding around the Louisville waterfront, city officials are urging fans heading to the KFC Yum Center for NCAA Tournament games this week to arrive early. “There are still a number of parking spaces that are flooded. A number of roadways that are blocked or closed and construction as well,” said Sandra Moran, Yum Center marketing director. The parking garages underneath the arena and at the Galt House are open for business, she said. And if fans aren’t parking in either of those lots they should try to avoid west Interstate 64’s Third Street ramp, which reopened Tuesday after [...]
Thu, Mar 19, 2015 11:10:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
Progress Being Made on Gov. Steve Beshear’s Health Goals for Kentucky, Report Says
from Ja'Nel Johnson
from Ja'Nel Johnson
More Kentuckians are insured, protected from second-hand smoke and making healthier lifestyle choices, according to a recently released preliminary report on Gov. Steve Beshear’s kyhealthnow initiative. The initiative was created to achieve by 2019 seven major health goals on issues ranging from insurance rates to obesity. The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services set the goal of reducing the state’s uninsured rate to 5 percent or less. With the implementation of Kynect and the expansion of Medicaid, Kentucky’s uninsured rate is currently 9.8 percent. Dr. Stephanie Mayfield, the state’s public health commissioner, said she’s optimistic that the goal will be reached. “If we continue to do [...]
Thu, Mar 19, 2015 11:01:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
The Louisville Metro Council Public Safety Committee unanimously signed off on a resolution Wednesday asking city officials to stop issuing citations until they come up with rules for AirBnB users. Some Louisville residents who were renting their homes over AirBnB recently received letters from city officials warning them of possible fines. But because the city has no explicit laws or regulations on the books for short term rentals done year round through the Internet—as AirBnB does—council members want to stop the citations until there are rules in place. A resolution sponsored by council member James Peden, R-23, creates a 90-day window allowing the [...]
Wed, Mar 18, 2015 9:51:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Former mine inspector says in plea deal that ex-legislator Keith Hall paid him $46,000 in bribes
from jcheves@herald-leader.com (John Cheves)
from jcheves@herald-leader.com (John Cheves)
Former state Rep. W. Keith Hall, D-Phelps, paid about $46,000 in bribes to cover up violations at his coal mines, according to a plea deal entered Wednesday by former state…Click to Continue » [...]
Wed, Mar 18, 2015 5:53:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Lexington council moves toward approval of Chris Ford as social services commissioner
from bmusgrave@herald-leader.com,By Me (Beth Musgrave)
from bmusgrave@herald-leader.com,By Me (Beth Musgrave)
The Urban County Council voted unanimously after a short confirmation hearing to put Mayor Jim Gray's appointment of Chris Ford on the council's agenda.Click to Continue » [...]
Wed, Mar 18, 2015 1:19:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
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