KTRS will work with panel to come up with "reasonable solution" to funding woes, but bonding still "very viable option"
06/22/2015 06:47 PM
FRANKFORT — After a push to authorize $3.3 billion in state bonds fizzled earlier this year, the head of the Kentucky Teachers’ Retirement System said Monday the agency will explore other funding options with a task force specifically impaneled to suggest ways to put KTRS on solid financial footing. Monday marked the first time officials with KTRS presented details on their pension and health insurance plans to the Public Pension Oversight Board, which had the agency added to its purview in... Read more 
U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell joins bipartisan chorus of voices calling for "move beyond" Confederate flag
06/22/2015 04:55 PM
Joining voices on both sides of the aisle, U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell said “it’s time to move beyond” the Confederate battle flag flying on the grounds of the South Carolina state Capitol. In a statement sent to the media Monday afternoon, McConnell said the “Confederate Battle Flag means different things to different people, but the fact that it continues to be a painful reminder of racial oppression to many.” The symbolic “reminder of racial oppression” dating back to the Civil War... Read more
C-SPAN to spotlight Lexington's literary and historic heritage
06/22/2015 04:33 PM
LEXINGTON – Lexington’s history and literary life are being highlighted by C-SPAN as part of their Cities Tour which airs on C-SPAN 2 and C-SPAN 3. Crews are in the Lexington area this week, taking specially outfitted Local Content Vehicles, in partnership with Time Warner Cable, visiting various literary and historic sites interviewing local historians, authors and civic leaders. C-SPAN was welcomed on Monday by Lexington Mayor Jim Gray and Time Warner Cable at a press conference to announce the producing of... Read more
The Chatter: Rand Paul campaign returning donations from white supremacist Charleston shooting influencer; S.C. Gov. Haley to call for removal of Confederate flag
06/22/2015 04:15 PM
A white supremacist leader who apparently influenced suspected Charleston, S.C., church shooter Dylann Roof made multiple donations to 2016 Republican presidential candidates including U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky. Earl Holt III donated at least $2,250 to the campaign of Paul as well as thousands more to the presidential campaigns of Ted Cruz and Rick Santorum, according to The Guardian. Paul’s campaign told the New York Times that they planned on donating the money they’ve identified as coming from Holt... Read more
Kentucky teacher pension officials are still asking for a $3.3 billion bailout of the system, saying it would increase the plan’s funded ratio from 53 percent to 66 percent and reduce the amount the state has to contribute. A bill that sought to authorize the bonding measure passed the Democrat-led state House, but it failed in a conference committee during the last days of this year’s legislative session. Critics of the plan said that the bonding measure would hurt the state’s credit rating. Kentucky Teacher Retirement Systems director Gary Harbin said rating agencies already know about the state’s debt level and the new bonds [...]
Tue, Jun 23, 2015 12:00:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
The controversial open letter from the president of the local Fraternal Order of Police damaged the relationship between the community and law enforcement, Louisville Metro Police Chief Steve Conrad said. “Absolutely,” Conrad said on Monday evening. “I think we lost some ground because of that letter.” The letter sent last week by Sgt. David Mutchler included a section addressing “sensationalists, liars and race baiters” who criticized police and their tactics. The letter sparked instant outrage. Activists took to social media and city leaders issued statements. Mayor Greg Fischer denounced Mutchler’s letter, saying “this letter does not reflect the sentiments of me or the [...]
Tue, Jun 23, 2015 10:56:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
Former Pike lawmaker had mine inspector in 'his back pocket,' prosecutor says as bribery trial begins
from jcheves@herald-leader.com (John Cheves)
from jcheves@herald-leader.com (John Cheves)
A jury was seated Monday in U.S. District Court in Pikeville and opening statements were presented in the trial of former state Rep. Keith Hall. The defense acknowledged that Hall,Click to Continue » [...]
Mon, Jun 22, 2015 11:33:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
The Metropolitan Sewer District approved its end of a plan on Monday that would potentially fund a $3 million quick buyout program for Louisville homes that have been repeatedly damaged by flooding. Related StoryFunding For Short-Term Flood Buyout Program Won't Come From Louisville MetroThis means agency has agreed to spend $1 million to buyout homes that have sustained flood damages so often that they are currently prohibited by city rules from repairs. But the plan—part of recent recommendations from a workgroup appointed by Mayor Greg Fischer—also called for funding from Louisville Metro Government. That likely won’t happen for some time—if at all, according to [...]
Mon, Jun 22, 2015 9:48:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
UK's refusal to release information about animal research violates open-records law, state rules
from lblackford@herald-leader.com (Linda B. Blackford)
from lblackford@herald-leader.com (Linda B. Blackford)
The University of Kentucky has twice violated the state's open records law since 2014, according to opinions released Monday by the Kentucky attorney general's office.Click to Continue » [...]
Mon, Jun 22, 2015 9:31:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Whatever position Rand Paul takes on the issue of whether the Confederate flag should still fly on the grounds of the state Capitol in South Carolina will tell us a…Click to Continue » [...]
Mon, Jun 22, 2015 9:15:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
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