UK's first African-American QB will head Labor Cabinet under Gov.-elect Bevin
12/02/2015 04:04 PM
Former University of Kentucky quarterback Derrick Ramsey has been named the next Labor Cabinet secretary, Gov.-elect Matt Bevin announced in a news release Wednesday. The first African-American quarterback at UK, Ramsey served as deputy secretary of commerce in Gov. Ernie Fletcher’s administration. “He has been successful in many arenas — both on and off the field,” Bevin said of Ramsey in a news release. “His passion for excellence and his superior management skills will be critical to his success in this... Read more 
Immigration reform unlikely with Obama in White House, but horse trainer Dale Romans says action is necessary
12/02/2015 03:29 PM
President Barack Obama’s executive action on immigration policy has drawn legal challenges and ramped up the political rhetoric in the presidential race. But lost in the talking points is how Kentucky stands to benefit from changes in national immigration policy. Horse trainer Dale Romans, owner of Romans Racing Stables, employs anywhere from 40 to 80 foreign workers from places like Mexico and Guatemala on H-2B temporary visas, and he says his business and others like it depend on immigrant labor. The lower-wage jobs... Read more
Message and structural elements need to improve for Democrats to win statewide elections, Democratic consultant says
12/02/2015 10:17 AM
With a nine point defeat in the gubernatorial election, and only retaining control of two Constitutional offices Democrats are trying to regroup before 2016 races. Part of Democrats poor 2015 performance was a “rudderless” gubernatorial campaign, said Democratic consultant Matt Wyatt. But, beyond message, Wyatt said structurally the Democratic Party needs to run statewide campaigns in all 120 of Kentucky’s counties. “We need to empower the local county parties,” Wyatt said. “We need to give them resources; give them training. Then... Read more
Kentucky’s Outgoing Energy Secretary Says State Must Take Action on Climate Change
from Erica Peterson
from Erica Peterson
Len Peters, secretary of the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet, will step down from his post next week, as Gov. Steve Beshear leaves office. Peters has led the cabinet since 2008. He’s a chemical engineer by training, and before working in state government he led the Department of Energy’s Pacific Northwest National Laboratory. He’s also held academic and administrative positions at the University of Kentucky and Virginia Tech. In an interview, Peters reflected on his tenure in the position. Here are a few highlights: On the immediate challenges his successor and Governor-elect Matt Bevin will face: Peters said he believes the most pressing challenge is creating [...]
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Louisville residents with a history of drug or violent felony offenses may no longer be barred from receiving federal Section 8 housing assistance. The Louisville Metro Housing Authority is weighing the change at the suggestion of the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, said Tim Barry, the city housing authority’s director. A public comment period for the rule change is ongoing. The change would need approval from the housing authority’s board before taking effect next year. Some caveats will exist, however. Residents who’ve been convicted of manufacturing methamphetamine on public housing property or who are lifetime registered sex offenders will remain ineligible for federal [...]
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After a protracted dispute between Louisville Metro officials and preservationists over historic structures at the downtown site of the proposed Omni Hotel and Residences, the facade of the old Louisville Water Company building came down on Wednesday. At least, it began to. A demolition crew started the careful process of dismantling the building’s facade and sidewalls, which will go into storage for an undetermined period of time. Over the next 12 to 18 months, city officials will begin seeking proposals to reconstruct and reuse the facade, which dates to 1910. Click on the video for more: [...]
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