GOP's Harmon hopes to overcome incumbent's publicity in bid for auditor, but Edelen says his opponent has been MIA so far
05/31/2015 07:56 PM
Facing a well-funded incumbent who gets his share of earned media, Republican state Rep. Mike Harmon believes he will surprise Democratic Auditor Adam Edelen in this year’s election for state auditor. While Edelen tackles his share of high-profile issues, such as untested rape kits in law enforcement custody, thus far he says he has heard crickets from his opponent’s campaign. “I don’t see my opponent anywhere, candidly,” Edelen said Thursday at the Scott County Franklin D. Roosevelt Dinner after saying some GOP... Read more 
Bevin pokes fun at 'tension' with McConnell, calls for help from GOP to defeat Conway
05/31/2015 12:59 AM
LEXINGTON — Two-thirds may not have been his crowd at the beginning of the night, but by the time state Republicans left Lexington’s Marriott Griffin Gate Saturday they at least had a dose of humor and an attempt at reunification from freshly minted nominee Matt Bevin. U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell was back in Washington, D.C., but that didn’t stop his one-time rival from attempting to make light of potential tension between he and McConnell at the statewide Republican Lincoln Dinner on... Read more
Beau Biden, Vice President's son, dies of brain cancer at 46
05/30/2015 11:41 PM
Beau Biden, the son of Vice President Joe Biden, passed away Saturday at the age of 46 after battling brain cancer, the White House said. Vice President Biden confirmed the news in a statement sent to the media just after 9:30 pm Saturday. “The entire Biden family is saddened beyond words,” Biden said. “We know that Beau’s spirit will live on in all of us—especially through his brave wife, Hallie, and two remarkable children, Natalie and Hunter.” “Beau’s life was defined... Read more
Massie endorses Rand Paul for President as Paul vows to block Patriot Act extension
05/30/2015 03:28 PM
NEWPORT — Calling for the GOP to nominate a different kind of Republican than the last two presidential contenders, U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie of Vanceburg endorsed U.S. Sen. Rand Paul for President. Massie told the crowd of about 100 at a rally in Newport, that Paul is the only GOP candidate who can win key the swing states in a presidential election against possible democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. “I’m talking about Iowa, New Hampshire, Colorado, these are states that we have lost... Read more
EKU hopes reopened planetarium will shine new interest in sciences
05/30/2015 09:15 AM
RICHMOND — Eastern Kentucky University hopes that their newly reopened and upgraded Hummel Planetarium will continue to serve as effective educational resource for not only it’s college students, but elementary and high school students around the state. Eastern Kentucky University reopened the facility on May 21 after spending the last two years upgrading the 27-year old facility. The university contracted with SkyScan, a company which specializes in planetarium equipment, to design a new Definiti system which combines usage of projectors,... Read more
Bevin and other Republicans show unity as Democrats remind voters of past comments on GOP nominee
05/29/2015 04:04 PM
FRANKFORT — Standing in the namesake building of his foe in last year’s U.S. Senate primary, Republican gubernatorial nominee Matt Bevin said Friday any perceived grudges in the GOP are overstated. Bevin headlined a press conference at Republican Party of Kentucky headquarters featuring other GOP candidates for constitutional office, hoping to demonstrate party unity ahead of a state Lincoln Day dinner in Lexington on Saturday. Agriculture Commissioner James Comer, who conceded the race Friday after a recanvass showed no change... Read more
Pro-Paul super PAC highlights Sunday session on snooping powers as wrestling style brawl
05/29/2015 11:37 AM
A Pro-Rand Rand Paul super PAC is drawing attention to the rare Sunday evening Senate debate with an imaginative ad featuring a photoshopped shirtless Paul, and fire breathing bald eagles. America’s Liberty PAC, which is run by John Tate and Jesse Benton, are putting GOP presidential candidate Paul in a new setting for a politician. Paul’s head is seen in the ad photoshopped on top of a body builder as explosions rock in the background, and an announcer exclaims —... Read more
The Environmental Protection Agency recently announced more than $54 million in grant funds to clean up contaminated brownfields sites around the country, and one of the projects getting funding is in Louisville. The EPA will give the YMCA of Greater Louisville $200,000 to clean up the site of the future West Louisville YMCA. The building at 1700 W. Broadway was formerly a cigarette manufacturing facility that was donated to the Y in 2011. Decades ago, sand that was brought in to raise the shipping area was contaminated with heavy metals. YMCA of Greater Louisville President Steve Tarver said the metals aren’t considered a [...]
Mon, Jun 01, 2015 11:10:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
(This post was last updated at 11:09 p.m. ET.) It was a dramatic day on the floor of the United States Senate on Sunday. Unable to overcome parliamentary maneuvers by Sen. Rand Paul, the body adjourned and let three controversial provisions of the Patriot Act expire at midnight. Trying to beat a midnight deadline during a rare Sunday session, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell tried to fast track a House bill that would overhaul the government’s bulk collection of Americans’ phone records. At around 7 p.m. ET., the House bill cleared a key procedural hurdle, but as the sun set on Washington, it [...]
Mon, Jun 01, 2015 11:09:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
Bernie Sanders is itching to debate and not just with other Democrats running for the party's presidential nomination. He says Democratic and Republican contenders should be debating each other during…Click to Continue » [...]
Mon, Jun 01, 2015 7:31:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
Bernie Sanders is itching to debate and not just with other Democrats running for the party's presidential nomination. He says Democratic and Republican contenders should be debating each other during…Click to Continue » [...]
Sun, May 31, 2015 6:26:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Three key provisions of the Patriot Act are set to expire first thing Monday. One of those provisions, Section 215, which the White House uses to scoop up Americans’ call records in bulk, has been incredibly controversial both legally and politically. We’ve gone over the basics of all this in a separate post earlier this month, but wanted to check in on what’s happened since then as the expiration date — and the Senate’s rush to resolve this issue — get closer. Here are three questions that will help you understand where everything stands: 1. Has there been any movement in Congress? Not [...]
Sun, May 31, 2015 2:45:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Jack Conway defends donations from 'political ally' whose company was subject of state audit Conway reviewed
from jcheves@herald-leader.com (John Cheves)
from jcheves@herald-leader.com (John Cheves)
In early 2011, Attorney General Jack Conway decided he lacked probable cause to act on a state audit that criticized public business deals worth tens of millions of dollars at…Click to Continue » [...]
Sun, May 31, 2015 1:54:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
HERALD-LEADER FRANKFORT BUREAU FRANKFORT -- Mediation in claims involving sexual harassment, retaliation and other misconduct against state lawmakers has been postponed until June 22. A closed mediation session was scheduled to begin Tuesday but was postponed for a few weeks while one of the attorneys involved recuperates from an accident. The mediation will address two cases. One involves sexual harassment claims by legislative staffers Yolanda Costner and Cassaundra Cooper against former state Rep. John Arnold, D-Sturgis. Arnold has denied any wrongdoing. The two women also sued the Legislative Research Commission, and earlier this year added Rep. Johnny Bell, D-Glasgow, as a defendant after Bell fired [...]
Tue, May 26, 2015 9:29:00 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
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
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