Ag commissioner primary set for recanvass after 1,427-vote decision
05/21/2015 03:55 PM
State Rep. Richard Heath conceded that the result will likely remain, but the Mayfield Republican on Thursday asked for a recanvass in his 1,427-vote loss to Rep. Ryan Quarles in the GOP agriculture commissioner primary. Heath’s filing marks the second recanvass request in as many days after Agriculture Commissioner James Comer wanted his 83-vote loss in the Republican gubernatorial primary double-checked. Even though his margin of defeat is wider in terms of votes compared to Comer, Heath lost the primary by... Read more 
Secretary Larry Hayes to retire from Economic Development Cabinet, Beshear to conduct national search
05/21/2015 03:34 PM
A member of Gov. Steve Beshear’s senior staff announced he was retiring after seven years in his role as Economic Development Cabinet secretary. Larry Hayes has seen Kentucky’s ups and downs in his time as a cabinet head for Beshear, but as Kentucky searches for term-limited Beshear’s replacement, now Hayes has signaled the time to move on. “The opportunity to lead this Cabinet under the Governor’s and Partnership Board’s direction has been the highlight of my career in both business... Read more
Hindsight 20/20 in wake of 83-vote loss for Comer while link to controversy, Bevin’s bid hurt Heiner, observers say
05/21/2015 01:05 PM
When a statewide race unofficially comes down to 83 votes, pinpointing the exact cause of the second-place finisher’s electoral shortcomings is an exercise in futility. That’s especially true in the case of Agriculture Commissioner James Comer. Republican analysts pointed to Comer’s light political activity in Jefferson County, the “Fort Sumter” speech he gave in the backyard of U.S. Rep. Hal Rogers in late 2013 and allegations, which he has categorically denied, of abusing a college girlfriend and escorting her to an abortion... Read more
Domestic violence, religion, interactions with police, relationships between parents and children – these are just some of the issues that will be tackled Friday in Louisville through poetry, music, dance and spoken word. A group of young artists from Louisville’s West End bring their stories to the Kentucky Center during the West End Poetry Opera. About 15 artists between the ages of 18 and 26 will take the stage to tell stories of their lives and the things that concern them. The project is a production of Roots and Wings, a community organization that brings together several groups working for social change. Stacy Bailey-Ndaiye, [...]
Fri, May 22, 2015 11:00:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
Kentucky’s unemployment rate has dropped once again–from 5.2 percent in March to 5 percent in April. That’s down from 7 percent in April of 2014. Manoj Shanker, an economist with the state Office of Employment and Training, said the lower unemployment rate should lead to acceleration in wage rates. “When the market tightens, the same jobs that are paying say $8 or $9 an hour–in order to get more workers they’re going to be paying a little higher. And when they pay a little higher, then more workers enter the market,” Shanker said. According to Shanker, wages have increased by about 2 percent since [...]
Fri, May 22, 2015 1:32:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
Louisville preservationists on Thursday released their annual list of endangered places in and around the city. Related StoryLouisville Preservation Advocates to Release Annual List of Endangered PlacesThe highlighted properties are what non-profit group Preservation Louisville considered to be the most at risk of being demolished or wrecked beyond repair. Preservation Louisville works to protect the architectural heritage of the community and is asking for donations to help fund the much-needed preservation work on the listed properties, which include vacant and abandoned homes, old corner store fronts and historic churches. Here is the entire list as shown on Preservation Louisville’s website: Vacant & Abandoned Properties Historic Educational [...]
Fri, May 22, 2015 1:27:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
As Matt Bevin focuses on fall election, questions about Mitch McConnell, GOP divide linger
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from syoungman@herald-leader.com (Sam Youngman)
In his first public appearance since Tuesday night's election, presumptive Republican gubernatorial nominee Matt Bevin got a glimpse of the trouble he might have uniting his party in coming months.Click to Continue » [...]
Thu, May 21, 2015 8:44:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
By Jack Brammer jbrammer@herald-leader.com FRANKFORT – Kentucky Economic Development Secretary Larry Hayes announced Thursday he will retire from the position later this year after seven years in the job. Gov. Steve Beshear, as chair of the Kentucky Economic Development Partnership Board, said the board will conduct a national search to replace Hayes. No firm departure date has been set for Hayes, of Louisville, to step down. Timing will be based upon completion of a successful transition period so not to disrupt ongoing project activities and discussions, said a release from the Economic Development Cabinet. The job pays $250,000 a year. [...]
Thu, May 21, 2015 8:43:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Recanvass requested in GOP race for Kentucky agriculture commissioner
from jbrammer@herald-leader.com (Jack Brammer)
from jbrammer@herald-leader.com (Jack Brammer)
State Rep. Richard Heath of Mayfield, the losing Republican candidate for agriculture commissioner in Tuesday's primary election, asked Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes on Thursday for a statewide recanvass.Click to Continue » [...]
Thu, May 21, 2015 6:46:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
By Jack Brammer jbrammer@herald-leader.com FRANKFORT --State Rep. Richard Heath of Mayfield, a Republican candidate for agriculture commissioner in Tuesday's primary election, asked Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes Thursday for a statewide recanvass. Unofficial vote totals currently show Heath wth a 1,427-vote deficit to his opponent, state Rep. Ryan Quarles of Georgetown. Grimes, the state's chief election official, said she will forward Heath's request to all county clerks and remind them of the procedures for a recanvass. "Our office is always available to assist county boards of elections in any way we can," Grimes said. "Integrity in our elections processes is crucial, and Kentuckians deserve [...]
Thu, May 21, 2015 6:21:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Republican presidential candidate Rand Paul reaches out in his most direct way yet to African-Americans in a new book that highlights his libertarian policies on government surveillance, the economy and…Click to Continue » [...]
Thu, May 21, 2015 7:55:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
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