Candidates for attorney general weigh in on needle exchanges, synthetic drugs
08/09/2015 10:25 AM
Candidates vying to be the commonwealth’s top law enforcement official recognize the effect the spread of illegal drugs, like heroin, is having on the state, and both Democrat Andy Beshear and Republican Whitney Westerfield are offering their solutions. The General Assembly approved anti-heroin legislation in the waning hours of this year’s short session, but a provision of the bill allowing local governments and health departments to open and operate needle exchanges is still hotly debated. Senate Republicans have been among the... Read more 
Sen. Rand Paul tangles with Donald Trump, Chris Christie in first presidential debate
08/07/2015 12:12 PM
Kentucky U.S. Sen. Rand Paul tussled with GOP frontrunner Donald Trump and New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie during the first presidential debate broadcast on Fox News Thursday, the day after a pair of political allies were indicted on conspiracy charges dating back to his father’s 2012 presidential campaign. Paul — who has openly questioned the timing of the U.S. Department of Justice’s announcement of indictments against Jesse Benton and John Tate, two top officials in the pro-Paul super PAC America’s... Read more
If a legislative committee signs off on a new regulation later this month, Kentuckians will soon be able to register to vote online. Twenty-one states allow voters to register online, which Democratic Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes has advocated for during her tenure. Kentucky already allows members of the military and overseas voters to register on the web. In a statement, Grimes said that program has been a “tremendous success,” and she hopes expanding online registration to all Kentuckians would lead to greater participation. The initiative has its opponents. Dan Rose, president of Lexington-based Americans First, which calls itself a pro-U.S. citizen organization, said online [...]
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In strategic reversal, Rand Paul makes Donald Trump his target
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from syoungman@herald-leader.com (Sam Youngman)
Less than a month ago, Rand Paul wouldn't talk about Donald Trump.Click to Continue » [...]
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If Sen. Rand Paul wants a presidential caucus in Kentucky, state Republican Party leaders want to see the money to pay for it upfront. Scott Lasley, chair of a special committee created by the Republican Party of Kentucky, said one of the latest conditions for approval of a state party rule change is that money for a caucus be secured before the GOP central committee decides the matter on Aug. 22. Earlier this year, Paul asked state Republicans to consider a caucus instead of a primary in 2016. The state’s major political parties have traditionally held primary elections for president. But a state law prohibits candidates from [...]
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Louisville home buyers and sellers interested in environmentally friendly elements and technology have a new way to identify those features on their homes. The Louisville Association of Realtors has added eight new search fields to the Multiple Listing Service. Now, prospective home buyers can look for houses that have various environmental certifications, as well as green elements such as solar panels and tankless hot water heaters. Kentucky U.S. Green Building Council Director Nancy Church said the new search fields will also help sellers advertise their investments in energy efficiency. “And also, if sellers want to convey, perhaps, a higher value for their homes, they can [...]
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Independent Drew Curtis plans to enter race for Kentucky governor Monday
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from jbrammer@herald-leader.com (Jack Brammer)
Drew Curtis of Versailles plans to enter this year's race for governor on Monday as an independent candidate.Click to Continue » [...]
Fri, Aug 07, 2015 8:07:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
By Jack Brammer jbrammer@herald-leader.com FRANKFORT – Drew Curtis of Versailles plans to officially enter this year’s race for governor on Monday as an independent candidate. Curtis, founder of Fark.com, an Internet news aggregator, said Friday he has collected about 8,000 signatures, about 3,000 more than the 5,000 needed to get on the ballot. Curtis’ wife, Heather, will be his running mate. Tuesday is the last day a candidate can get on the ballot for the Nov. 3 general election. The two major candidates for governor are Republican Matt Bevin and Democrat Jack Conway, both of Louisville. [...]
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The first Republican debate of the 2016 campaign for president opened with an absolute bang as billionaire businessman Donald Trump refused to pledge his loyalty to the GOP.Click to Continue » [...]
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