Time winding down, Bevin finds himself in a good spot heading into the primary
05/07/2015 05:46 PM
With public and internal polls showing three candidates in the four-way Republican primary for governor running closely together, Louisville investment manager Matt Bevin says the goal is to “peak” at the opportune moment, i.e. Election Day, and he likes “where we are.” GOP voter turnout is expected to be light, creating differing opportunities for Bevin and others to capture the nomination. Though he remains cautiously optimistic, Bevin says the real poll will come May 19. With the final push left and Bevin... Read more 
The Chatter: Comer has ‘great deal of confidence’ Heiner campaign offering accusers money; college ex challenges Comer to lie detector
05/07/2015 05:34 PM
Republican gubernatorial candidate James Comer accused fellow GOP hopeful Hal Heiner’s campaign and a group supporting him of offering money to those involved in allegations against him Wednesday, according to a report by The Cincinnati Enquirer. Comer told the newspaper’s editorial board he could not offer proof. He said he’s awaiting the results of an investigation into alleged harassing communications against his running mate, state Sen. Chris McDaniel, by Lexington attorney Michael Adams, who runs an anti-Comer Tumbler website. “Do I... Read more
Congressman Andy Barr announces formation of task force to combat heroin abuse
05/07/2015 04:07 PM
LEXINGTON — Combating the growing heroin epidemic in central and eastern Kentucky was the subject of a roundtable discussion hosted by U.S. Rep. Andy Barr on Thursday. Law enforcement, state and federal officials contributed to the discussion including White House Office of National Drug Control Policy Director Michael Botticelli. Kentucky has the third highest drug overdose mortality rate in the United States. Fayette County is ranked second out of all 120 counties in the state for heroin detected in overdose deaths.... Read more
The total number of homeless residents in Louisville decreased about 14 percent in the past year, according to the 2014 Louisville Homeless Census. The latest census, released Thursday, shows that just more than 7,300 people are now without permanent housing in Louisville. The tally is the result of a single night street count conducted earlier this year combined with a calculation of how many people were staying in shelters on the same night, said Natalie Harris, executive director of the Coalition for the Homeless. Some of the people included in the count could have been homeless for a day–and others for years, she said. She credits [...]
Fri, May 08, 2015 11:01:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
Sam Youngman: Abuse allegation leaves GOP primary for governor in stunning state of flux
from syoungman@herald-leader.com (Sam Youngman)
from syoungman@herald-leader.com (Sam Youngman)
The sad, twisted and confusing saga of James Comer, Marilyn Thomas and Hal Heiner has left the Republican gubernatorial primary in a stunning state of flux with less than two…Click to Continue » [...]
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Louisville Metro Council members Steve Magre and James Peden announced Thursday they will propose an ordinance that would relax a rule within the 2006 MSD Flood Plain Management Plan that has left some residents homeless. The 2006 plan currently has a rule that prohibits homeowners from spending more than 50 percent of a home’s value on repairs over the span of a decade. The rule is meant to keep a good community rating with the National Flood Insurance program, which translates into more affordable flood insurance in the area. But, right now there are about 30 people in Louisville who hit that limit— without knowing about past repairs [...]
Thu, May 07, 2015 9:53:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Prominent attorney and GOP figure Warren Scoville dies in apparent suicide
from bestep@herald-leader.com (Bill Estep)
from bestep@herald-leader.com (Bill Estep)
Prominent London attorney Warren N. Scoville died Thursday morning from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound, according to local authorities.Click to Continue » [...]
Thu, May 07, 2015 9:24:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Steps to Ease Burden of Tolls on Low-Income Residents Don’t Go Far Enough, Critics Say
from Jacob Ryan
from Jacob Ryan
Kentucky and Indiana officials took steps on Thursday to buttress low-income and minority residents from the financial burden of tolls for the new bridge system—but the plan is drawing instant criticism that it doesn’t go far enough. TARC buses will be exempt from the tolls on the new bridge system connecting Louisville and Southern Indiana, and billing equipment will be made widely available for free, the board overseeing the project decided on Thursday. The proposals are the result of a study commission in 2014 that examined the effects tolling would have on poorer residents in the Kentucky and Southern Indiana. The analysis found [...]
Thu, May 07, 2015 9:24:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
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