McConnell doesn't want the U.S. to "go dark" over NSA bill, explains split with Paul on issue
05/17/2015 05:25 PM
U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell further illustrated the split between himself and U.S. Sen. Rand Paul over government surveillance programs while speaking on a Sunday morning program. McConnell told ABC’s “This Week” the surveillance program operated by the National Security Administration that bulk collects Americans’ telephone records under the Patriot Act, which is set to expire at the end of the month, is vital to protecting the United States. “We know the terrorist overseas are trying to recruit people in our country... Read more 
GOP treasurer candidate Allison Ball says office should be used as financial watchdog
05/16/2015 12:30 PM
The three-way race to become the Republican nominee for state treasurer is largely a geographic contest with each of the candidates representing a portion of the state. Prestonsburg bankruptcy attorney Allison Ball faces western Kentucky state Rep. Kenny Imes of Paducah and former Fayette County Judge-Executive Jon Larson in the primary Tuesday. Ball, who was the first entrant in the race, says she was influenced by her work in bankruptcy to make sure Kentuckians find a “sound financial footing.” “Whoever holds that... Read more
Muddy waters still murky as some details change in retellings of New York meeting between Comer and his accuser
05/15/2015 09:53 PM
One of the key components of Republican gubernatorial candidate James Comer’s deflection of allegations that he was abusive to a former girlfriend more than two decades ago was that the two stayed on good terms and even met up when Comer was on a legislative trip in New York City in 2001. But in instances over the past two weeks in which he has told that story, some details of the meeting have changed. Further adding to the murkiness, Comer and his... Read more
Hal Heiner criticizes other campaigns for capitalizing on abuse claims in new TV ad
05/15/2015 09:39 AM
Republican gubernatorial candidate Hal Heiner is accusing two of his opponents of using abuse allegations against Agriculture Commissioner James Comer “to score political points” in a television ad released Friday. While Comer and Louisville investment manager Matt Bevin have cried foul for negative ads aired by outside spenders supporting Heiner’s candidacy, this marks the first time Heiner has gone on the attack on TV. He has previously declined to comment on the allegations against Comer. “Instead of protecting the young lady and... Read more
The Louisville Department of Public Health and Wellness is conducting the 2015 Community Health Needs Assessment survey to help the department and local hospitals determine which programs, policies and services will lead to a healthier Louisville. This is the second time the health department has conducted the survey. “Health care services need to be responsive to the real needs of people, so what we’re doing right now is surveying people to see what they want to see in health care services coming up,” said Dave Langdon, a spokesman for the department. Langdon said it is a requirement of the Affordable Care Act for each [...]
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Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders will introduce legislation Tuesday to make college tuition-free in the United States.Click to Continue » [...]
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WASHINGTON — The split in the U.S. Senate's Kentucky delegation over the government's surveillance powers was on full display again Sunday.Click to Continue » [...]
Mon, May 18, 2015 10:30:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
Kentucky pharmacists now allowed to dispense heroin-fighting drug without a prescription
from bmusgrave@herald-leader.com (Beth Musgrave)
from bmusgrave@herald-leader.com (Beth Musgrave)
Under emergency state regulations filed last week, a pharmacist may dispense naloxone to a family member of an addict or to first responders such as police and firefighters without a…Click to Continue » [...]
Sun, May 17, 2015 10:48:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Coal Association Says New Bank Policies Won’t Have Much Effect on Kentucky’s Industry
from Erica Peterson
from Erica Peterson
Earlier this month, Bank of America became the latest large financial institution to announce it would limit its financing of coal companies. The move stemmed from concerns about climate change and regulatory factors that make investing in the industry more risky. The new approach to coal companies was pushed by environmental groups such as the Rainforest Action Network. But in Kentucky, the head of the coal association said the policy would likely have little practical impact on the coal industry. “I think when you consider the challenges we’re facing in the coal industry in Kentucky, access to capital is really not one of those [...]
Sun, May 17, 2015 12:22:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
BALTIMORE — American Pharoah has won the Preakness in a driving rain, keeping alive his Triple Crown bid. With victories in the Kentucky Derby and Preakness, American Pharoah needs a win in the Belmont Stakes to become the sport’s first Triple Crown winner since Affirmed in 1978. American Pharoah will bring a six-race winning streak into the Belmont, which will be run on June 6 in New York. Trained by Bob Baffert, American Pharoah was a heavy favorite in the Preakness despite starting from the unfavorable No. 1 post. Breaking fast on a sloppy track Saturday as thunder roared in the background, American Pharoah [...]
Sat, May 16, 2015 11:40:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
By Sam Youngman syoungman@herald-leader.com Republican gubernatorial candidate James Comer, under fire for allegations that he abused his college girlfriend, confirmed a report that U.S. Sen. Rand Paul reached out recently with a supportive message. Politico reported Friday that Paul texted Comer after Monday night's gubernatorial debate on KET with the message to keep his head up during trying times. Comer did not elaborate on what Paul told him, but he did confirm to the Herald-Leader that the senator, who is running for president, contacted him with a supportive message. Comer has repeatedly denied allegations that he was physically and verbally abusive to his college girlfriend. Both [...]
Fri, May 15, 2015 5:59:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
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