Goshen daughter of two mothers rallies for marriage equality outside Supreme Court
04/28/2015 10:00 PM
Plaintiffs challenging Kentucky’s constitutional amendment against same-sex marriage weren’t the only representatives from the Bluegrass in Washington, D.C., on Tuesday. Goshen native Kinsey Morrison, an 18-year-old freshman at Stanford University, spoke at the Unite for Marriage rally outside the U.S. Supreme Court, where justices heard arguments in what could become a landmark decision on same-sex marriage. Six couples are challenging the state’s ban on same-sex marriage, and the high court is hearing cases from Kentucky, Tennessee, Ohio and Michigan. Justices are... Read more 
Heiner focuses on faith while Bevin takes outsider approach in latest TV ads
04/28/2015 11:04 AM
Republican gubernatorial hopefuls Hal Heiner and Matt Bevin are taking different tacts in new television ads released on Tuesday. Heiner’s campaign highlighted his religious faith in a 30-second spot titled “Man of Faith,” the first ad featuring Heiner with his wife, daughter and grandchildren. Bevin, meanwhile, calls himself a “real deal conservative” in his ad, called “Conservative Change.” The Heiner ad is the campaign’s first to focus solely on religion, although faith has been a key part of Heiner’s candidacy. The Rev. Bob... Read more
Boone County clerk sees technical innovations pay off, low turnout ahead for primary
04/28/2015 10:10 AM
BURLINGTON — Boone County Clerk Kenny Brown saw his office have a $1.6 million surplus of funds during his first four years in office — more than double what the previous clerk had during the same amount of time. Brown, who won re-election in November, said there were a number of key reasons that led to the large surplus amount. “We kept our budget significantly lower. It’s lower than when I took office in 2010,” he said. “Our management staff is streamlined.... Read more
Fresh striping on two seven-block strips of downtown Louisville street will bring more room for bikes and parking in the coming weeks. The $23,000 project will add buffered bike lanes on Muhammad Ali Boulevard and Chestnut Street, both between Sixth Street to 13th Street, said Rolf Eisinger, bicycle and pedestrian coordinator for Louisville Metro. Ali and Chestnut streets will keep two lanes dedicated to motor vehicle traffic, Eisinger said. The only major change, along with the addition of the bike lanes, will be two lanes of new 24-hour parking along the two outer lanes of each street, he added. Current street configurations disallow parking during peak [...]
Wed, Apr 29, 2015 11:00:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
Kentucky's leading Republican candidates for governor jockeyed to position themselves on the right side of key conservative issues during a debate Tuesday night before one of the country's major conservative…Click to Continue » [...]
Tue, Apr 28, 2015 10:37:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Kentuckians involved in the gay marriage cases before the U.S. Supreme Court say they are relieved the legal battle is near its end. Laura Ellis Bojangles Blanchard The justices heard oral arguments on the gay marriage issue on Tuesday, and Kentuckians in the case traveled to Washington, D.C. to be present. They include Louisville residents Dominique James and Reverend Maurice “Bojangles” Blanchard, who are among the Kentucky couples suing the state over its gay marriage ban. Blanchard said the experience of watching his lawsuit argued before the nation’s highest court was emotional. The plaintiffs—including Blanchard and James—walked out of the court to a sea of supporters and [...]
Tue, Apr 28, 2015 9:11:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Weeks After Start of Demolition, What’s Left of Two Downtown Louisville Structures Remains
from Jacob Ryan
from Jacob Ryan
Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer said the heap of bricks, twisted metal and asbestos lining the sidewalk along Third Street near Muhammad Ali Boulevard is safer than the structures that had stood at the site for nearly a century. Fischer ordered the structures demolished two weeks ago after receiving a report that said the buildings posed “imminent safety concerns for the community” and “should be removed immediately,” according to a statement sent from city officials. The facades of the Morrissey Garage and Falls City Theater Company buildings were removed immediately, much to the disdain of local preservationists. “At this point, the old adage of you don’t know [...]
Tue, Apr 28, 2015 7:20:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Federal appeals court tosses Kentucky's ban on electioneering near polling places
from jbrammer@herald-leader.com (Jack Brammer)
from jbrammer@herald-leader.com (Jack Brammer)
Three weeks before Kentucky's May primary election, court action Tuesday means Kentucky does not have a ban on electioneering near polling places.Click to Continue » [...]
Tue, Apr 28, 2015 6:57:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Key Supreme Court justice doesn't tip his hand during historic same-sex marriage arguments
from jcheves@herald-leader.com (John Cheves)
from jcheves@herald-leader.com (John Cheves)
Justice Anthony Kennedy, who might hold the key to an historic civil-rights ruling, gave few clues to his thinking Tuesday as he tossed thorny questions at lawyers on both sides…Click to Continue » [...]
Tue, Apr 28, 2015 3:47:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
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