Ky. Democratic Party launches web ads targeting Westerfield
07/20/2015 05:29 PM
Seizing on a report published last week by Pure Politics, the Kentucky Democratic Party is targeting Republican Attorney General candidate Whitney Westerfield in a new Web ad launched Monday. The ad, titled “Me Time,” highlights a 2007 section of Westerfield’s personnel record when he worked as an assistant commonwealth’s attorney in Christian County. The ad specifically highlights a small section of the file which says that, “Personal interests often take priority over work duties,” including “Teeth Cleaning vs. Jury Trial,”... Read more 
U.S. Senate Majority leader Mitch McConnell said he’ll attend the Fancy Farm picnic next month to help support a one-time rival. “I’m looking forward to being there,” McConnell said during a stop in Bullitt County Monday. Related StoryMatt Bevin Was the Only Republican Candidate For Governor at the 'Unity Rally'Other years he’s missed it, but McConnell said that’s only when there isn’t a big state race in play that year. This year, Republican Matt Bevin and Democrat Jack Conway are squaring off for the governor’s office. So, this year, Kentucky’s senior senator said he will be making a speech at the picnic. Bevin, [...]
Tue, Jul 21, 2015 10:54:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis, who refuses to issue marriage licenses despite a Supreme Court lifted same-sex marriage bans throughout the U.S., testified in court on Monday that her stance is based on religious grounds. Davis is being sued by four Rowan County couples, represented by the ACLU of Kentucky, who were denied marriage licenses. Rowan County is one of at least two counties that has refused to issue marriage licenses after the Supreme Court ruling. On Monday, Davis said that she fasted and prayed about her decision to refuse marriage licenses, and that her right to do so on religious grounds is [...]
Tue, Jul 21, 2015 1:40:00 AM, Continue reading at the source
Loan-forgiveness program aimed at luring dentists to Appalachian Kentucky
from bestep@herald-leader.com (Bill Estep)
from bestep@herald-leader.com (Bill Estep)
Officials announced a loan-forgiveness program Monday as an incentive to get more dentists in Appalachian Kentucky.Click to Continue » [...]
Mon, Jul 20, 2015 9:48:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
The Senate's top Republican said Monday the "gender card alone" won't be enough to propel Democrat Hillary Rodham Clinton to the White House.Click to Continue » [...]
Mon, Jul 20, 2015 9:31:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Kentucky Opera David Roth Colleagues of David Roth say the Kentucky Opera has lost a bold leader who saw the company through the 2008 financial crisis and other challenges. Roth, the opera’s general director since 2006, died this weekend while returning from a trip to Des Moines. He was found in his car, which had run off the road outside of Champaign, Illinois. The exact cause of death has not been determined, the company said. He was 56. Roth also contended with the Louisville Orchestra’s labor dispute of 2011-12, which canceled much of the orchestra’s season and complicated the opera’s season, too. He also made bold moves for [...]
Mon, Jul 20, 2015 9:14:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Details of settlement in legislative harassment lawsuits expected Wednesday
from jcheves@herald-leader.com (John Cheves)
from jcheves@herald-leader.com (John Cheves)
Kentucky taxpayers should learn by Wednesday what they will pay to settle two lawsuits filed against House Democrats over sexual harassment and hostile workplace claims.Click to Continue » [...]
Mon, Jul 20, 2015 8:35:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
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