Friday, July 25, 2014

Today's Political Headlines



Lawmakers express caution over future of expanded Medicaid program

07/24/2014 05:39 PM
While Medicaid expansion in Kentucky as part of the Affordable Care Act is looked at by some as a success story around the country, state lawmakers were a bit more reserved in praising the expansion at the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue meeting on Thursday. Lawrence Kissner, Commissioner of the Department of Medicaid Services told committee members that an independent study by the University of Louisville’s Urban Institute found that expanding Medicaid has been beneficial for the state in... Read more 

Reversing course? Why one lawmaker says other Seven Counties Contracts could move forward

07/24/2014 05:36 PM
New talks between lawmakers and Seven Counties Services could providing the space to come up with a solution to the worries of the retirement system and the liabilities of Seven Counties. Rep. Brad Montell, R-Shelbyville, is a member of two committees which have been dealing with the Kentucky Retirement Systems and Seven Counties Services, who does business with the state and is attempting to leave the pension system. “I had a very good meeting with some representatives from Seven Counties…and... Read more 
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Thursday, July 24, 2014

Today's Political Headlines

Yarmuth says even though there's plenty of money in the bank he's not taking race against Dr. Macfarlane lightly

07/23/2014 09:24 PM
A well financed U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth is fighting a familiar battle in the Louisville district against Republican Dr. Michael Macfarlane, a urological surgeon and physician, who’s campaign has yet to pick up much financial steam. Macfarlane is targeting Yarmuth on the Affordable Care Act in what he calls a “unique” election year, but Yarmuth says he’s not going to take any chances. “I’m not taking this race lightly particularly because the funding advantage because obviously Eric Cantor lost in... Read more 

Republican Cathy Bailey still considering run in 2015, but focused on 2014 elections for now

07/23/2014 01:36 PM
Cathy Bailey, the Louisville philanthropist and former U.S. Ambassador to Latvia, is working hard to bring in money to help Republican state House candidates as well as some at the federal level, but she said she is still looking at her own political future as she “closely considers” a run for governor. Bailey formed her federal PAC Kentucky Rise in February with the intention to focus on the 2014 House races. Other names in the 2015 GOP PAC pool include Louisville... Read more 

McConnell fires back on job creation and protection efforts in latest TV ad

07/23/2014 10:36 AM
U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell is highlighting his record on fighting for Kentucky jobs in his latest TV ad — the day after the campaign for Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes started running an ad hitting the senior Senator on comments he made about his role in job creation. The ad from McConnell’s camp says that McConnell stepped in to save 400 jobs at Louisville’s Cardinal Aluminum after Beijing illegally subsidized aluminum in 2009. According to a 2010 article posted by the... Read more 

Comer and Heiner preview potential 2015 GOP primary while talking issues with chamber

07/22/2014 05:14 PM
Business leaders in the state got a taste of what they can expect out of the Republicans in the 2015 governors race when Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner James Comer and Republican gubernatorial candidate Hal Heiner shared a stage to talk issues Tuesday. At the annual Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Business Summit, Comer and Heiner answered questions from a panel about what policies they support. The two were joined by State Auditor Adam Edelen, who decided not to run for governor last... Read more 

Latest Kids Count report a mixed bag for Kentucky kids

07/22/2014 02:29 PM
The 2014 report from the national Kids Count profile shows Kentucky is making strides in important areas of health and education, though there are still some troubling statistics embedded in the data. Terry Brooks, Director of the Kentucky Youth Advocates, said Kentucky is ranked 35th in the nation in overall child well-being, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s publication after accessing four key factors which include: economic well-being, education, health and family. Kentucky had ranked in the 40s for... Read more 

Grimes' ad series continues with new TV spot hitting McConnell on jobs comments

07/22/2014 10:36 AM
UPDATED: Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Alison Lundergan Grimes is again bringing in Kentuckians to hit Kentucky U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell on various issues. And this time, it is comments made by McConnell about his role in job creation. The Grimes campaign is running a series of ads during the election cycle where she sits with Kentuckians who ask a question of McConnell on his record. And this time, it is comments made by McConnell in the Beattyville Enterprise interview when asked... Read more 

NBC News Chief Political Correspondent Chuck Todd boils down Senate race for Ky. Chamber crowd

07/21/2014 11:06 PM
LOUISVILLE — NBC News Chief White House Correspondent Chuck Todd told a group of business executives and Kentucky government leaders that the 2014 U.S. Senate race is already having an impact on the country even before the election is in the books. Todd said the easy part of the campaign will be explaining the strategy and storylines Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell or Democratic Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes will use to win election, the hard part is which... Read more 
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Wednesday, July 23, 2014

Today's Political Headlines

Comer and Heiner preview potential 2015 GOP primary while talking issues with chamber

07/22/2014 05:14 PM
Business leaders in the state got a taste of what they can expect out of the Republicans in the 2015 governors race when Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner James Comer and Republican gubernatorial candidate Hal Heiner shared a stage to talk issues Tuesday. At the annual Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Business Summit, Comer and Heiner answered questions from a panel about what policies they support. The two were joined by State Auditor Adam Edelen, who decided not to run for governor last... Read more 

Latest Kids Count report a mixed bag for Kentucky kids

07/22/2014 02:29 PM
The 2014 report from the national Kids Count profile shows Kentucky is making strides in important areas of health and education, though there are still some troubling statistics embedded in the data. Terry Brooks, Director of the Kentucky Youth Advocates, said Kentucky is ranked 35th in the nation in overall child well-being, according to the Annie E. Casey Foundation’s publication after accessing four key factors which include: economic well-being, education, health and family. Kentucky had ranked in the 40s for... Read more 

Grimes' ad series continues with new TV spot hitting McConnell on jobs comments

07/22/2014 10:36 AM
UPDATED: Democratic U.S. Senate candidate Alison Lundergan Grimes is again bringing in Kentuckians to hit Kentucky U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell on various issues. And this time, it is comments made by McConnell about his role in job creation. The Grimes campaign is running a series of ads during the election cycle where she sits with Kentuckians who ask a question of McConnell on his record. And this time, it is comments made by McConnell in the Beattyville Enterprise interview when asked... Read more 

NBC News Chief Political Correspondent Chuck Todd boils down Senate race for Ky. Chamber crowd

07/21/2014 11:06 PM
LOUISVILLE — NBC News Chief White House Correspondent Chuck Todd told a group of business executives and Kentucky government leaders that the 2014 U.S. Senate race is already having an impact on the country even before the election is in the books. Todd said the easy part of the campaign will be explaining the strategy and storylines Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell or Democratic Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes will use to win election, the hard part is which... Read more 

Kentucky lawmakers want to see more sanctions against Russia from U.S. and Europe after plane crash in Ukraine

07/21/2014 03:53 PM
After a plane crash in the Russian rebel-controlled region of the Ukraine killing nearly 300 people, U.S. lawmakers—including members of Kentucky’s federal delegation—are looking to find a solution to the conflict in the region. A Malaysia Airlines flight carrying 298 passengers from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur Thursday was shot down when flying over an area of Eastern Ukraine controlled by Russian rebels. The United States has concluded that a missile shot down the plane but have not been willing to place blame... Read more 

Yarmuth expects Hillary Clinton will campaign for Alison Lundergan Grimes

07/20/2014 11:35 PM
U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth, D-Louisville, said on Friday that while he has no specific knowledge of a visit he expects Hillary Clinton will come to Kentucky to campaign for Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes in the U.S. Senate race. “I’ve always understood that she’s planning to come to the district for Alison at a time to be determined, and I think we can expect President Clinton back as well,” Yarmuth said Friday. The Hill also reported Friday that Yarmuth told ‘The... Read more 

State moves to drop contract with Seven Counties Services

07/19/2014 10:13 AM
The Finance and Administration Cabinet Secretary Lori Flanery said she “understands the issues and concerns” raised by a legislative panel earlier this month and directed a state agency to cancel the contract with Seven Counties Services within 100 days. Eleven days ago the Government Contract Review committee voted not to approve a $3.7 million two-year contract for Seven Counties Services to provide in-home family services to 300 families through the Health Cabinet’s Department of Community Based Services. The moves was... Read more 
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Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Today's Political Headlines

NBC News Chief Political Correspondent Chuck Todd boils down Senate race for Ky. Chamber crowd

07/21/2014 11:06 PM
LOUISVILLE — NBC News Chief White House Correspondent Chuck Todd told a group of business executives and Kentucky government leaders that the 2014 U.S. Senate race is already having an impact on the country even before the election is in the books. Todd said the easy part of the campaign will be explaining the strategy and storylines Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell or Democratic Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes will use to win election, the hard part is which... Read more 

Kentucky lawmakers want to see more sanctions against Russia from U.S. and Europe after plane crash in Ukraine

07/21/2014 03:53 PM
After a plane crash in the Russian rebel-controlled region of the Ukraine killing nearly 300 people, U.S. lawmakers—including members of Kentucky’s federal delegation—are looking to find a solution to the conflict in the region. A Malaysia Airlines flight carrying 298 passengers from Amsterdam to Kuala Lumpur Thursday was shot down when flying over an area of Eastern Ukraine controlled by Russian rebels. The United States has concluded that a missile shot down the plane but have not been willing to place blame... Read more 

Yarmuth expects Hillary Clinton will campaign for Alison Lundergan Grimes

07/20/2014 11:35 PM
U.S. Rep. John Yarmuth, D-Louisville, said on Friday that while he has no specific knowledge of a visit he expects Hillary Clinton will come to Kentucky to campaign for Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes in the U.S. Senate race. “I’ve always understood that she’s planning to come to the district for Alison at a time to be determined, and I think we can expect President Clinton back as well,” Yarmuth said Friday. The Hill also reported Friday that Yarmuth told ‘The... Read more 

State moves to drop contract with Seven Counties Services

07/19/2014 10:13 AM
The Finance and Administration Cabinet Secretary Lori Flanery said she “understands the issues and concerns” raised by a legislative panel earlier this month and directed a state agency to cancel the contract with Seven Counties Services within 100 days. Eleven days ago the Government Contract Review committee voted not to approve a $3.7 million two-year contract for Seven Counties Services to provide in-home family services to 300 families through the Health Cabinet’s Department of Community Based Services. The moves was... Read more 

Local Kentuckians play role in helping U.S. Senate candidates get messages across in new ads

07/18/2014 04:43 PM
Kentuckians continue to play a starring role in the campaign ads of Kentucky U.S. Senate candidates as each campaign released new ads Friday. Kentucky U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell released a minute long commerical Friday morning touting his record on coal with the help of coal industry employees. The ad, titled “Different Direction”, uses clips of McConnell speaking on the issue—including at a coal related press conference in February— and placing blame on the declining coal industry on President Barack Obama. Coal miners... Read more 

Fancy Farm Update: Big names, new rules and an updated stage for the annual political picnic

07/17/2014 04:11 PM
Event organizers of the 134th Fancy Farm Picnic are firming up the last of their speaking roster for this year’s event as the main attraction of Grimes versus McConnell has staff updating the venue, and guests are being warned to be respectful as a national TV audience descends upon the village of Fancy Farm. Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell’s staff confirmed that the senior Senator for the state will be at the event. McConnell’s Democratic challenger Secretary of State Alison... Read more 

Another U.S. Senate debate offer on the table, but still no agreement between campaigns

07/17/2014 03:37 PM
The campaigns of both candidates in the Kentucky U.S. Senate race again expressed interest in having the two share a stage to talk issues after Centre College made a formal proposal Thursday to host a debate. But still, no one debate offer has been accepted by both candidates. Partnering with AARP and WAVE3 News in Louisville, Centre College announced Thursday that it would like to host a debate between Kentucky U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell and Democratic candidate Alison Lundergan Grimes. Centre College... Read more 

Coal could have a future in Kentucky if pilot project succeeds, officials say
from bestep@herald-leader.com (Bill Estep)
A pilot project to capture carbon dioxide from emissions at a coal-fired power plant could play a role in the future of coal, officials said Monday.Click to Continue » [...]
Mon, Jul 21, 2014 10:37:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Political Paddock: House Republican leader takes a swipe at Rand Paul in Paul's hometown
from syoungman@herald-leader.com (Sam Youngman)
U.S. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy says in Bowling Green that he disagrees with Rand Paul on defense issues, joining other national Republicans.Click to Continue » [...]
Mon, Jul 21, 2014 10:01:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Mitch McConnell's Aid to Mississippi Republican Incumbent Angers Kentucky Tea Party Activists
from Phillip M. Bailey
After serving on the Daviess County Republican Party's leadership team for almost three years, Owensboro native Barbara Knott had enough.She resigned on July 10 and the reason was simple; Knott cannot support Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell this fall. [...]
Mon, Jul 21, 2014 4:51:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
U.S. House majority leader in Kentucky to raise money for GOP effort to take state House
from syoungman@herald-leader.com (Sam Youngman)
Just more than 100 days out from the midterm elections, U.S. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy of California, at the request of Kentucky U.S. Rep. Brett Guthrie's request, joined Republicans…Click to Continue » [...]
Sat, Jul 19, 2014 9:54:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Libertarian Kentucky Senate Contender David Patterson Gets Closer to Making November Ballot
from Phillip M. Bailey
The Libertarian Party of Kentucky is close to completing its effort to have a candidate on the ballot this fall for U.S. Senate.The Libertarian Party announced Thursday that its candidate, 42-year-old David Patterson of Mercer County, appears poised to be able to take on Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes and Republican incumbent Mitch McConnell, providing voters with a third option. [...]
Sat, Jul 19, 2014 7:26:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
McConnell’s latest ad targets Obama, Grimes over coal
from Accountability Editor
By Sam Youngman syoungman@herald-leader.com U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell unveiled his latest re-election ad Friday morning, focusing his fire on President Barack Obama and Democratic opponent Alison Lundergan Grimes over coal. The ad, titled "Different Direction," features McConnell and a number of coal workers blasting Obama for the administration's so-called "war on coal." "Mr. President, you said you wanted to change America," McConnell says in the ad. "Well by golly, he has." While repeatedly assailing Obama as harmful to the state's coal economy, the ad portrays McConnell as someone who is standing up to the president, using his seniority for leverage. "Mitch McConnell does [...]
Fri, Jul 18, 2014 3:44:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Grimes linked to Obama, both called liars in new ad
The Kentucky Opportunity Coalition (KOP) commercial not only links Grimes to President Barack Obama but calls them both, liars. [...]
Tue, Jul 22, 2014 1:12:59 PM, Continue reading at the source
In second attack ad, Grimes hits McConnell on 'not my job' comment
As anticipated, the Senate campaign of Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes released its second attack ad on Tuesday, featuring an unemployed coal miner questioning a comment by Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to an eastern Kentucky newspaper repo [...]
Tue, Jul 22, 2014 1:12:59 PM, Continue reading at the source
U.S. disputes Paul on plan to house child immigrants at Ft. Knox
Unaccompanied migrant children taken into custody at the U.S.-Mexico border could be transported to Ft. Knox and housed at the military post, U.S. Sen. Rand Paul disclosed on Monday. [...]
Tue, Jul 22, 2014 1:12:59 PM, Continue reading at the source
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Friday, July 18, 2014

Today's Political Headlines

Fancy Farm Update: Big names, new rules and an updated stage for the annual political picnic

07/17/2014 04:11 PM
Event organizers of the 134th Fancy Farm Picnic are firming up the last of their speaking roster for this year’s event as the main attraction of Grimes versus McConnell has staff updating the venue, and guests are being warned to be respectful as a national TV audience descends upon the village of Fancy Farm. Republican U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell’s staff confirmed that the senior Senator for the state will be at the event. McConnell’s Democratic challenger Secretary of State Alison... Read more 

Another U.S. Senate debate offer on the table, but still no agreement between campaigns

07/17/2014 03:37 PM
The campaigns of both candidates in the Kentucky U.S. Senate race again expressed interest in having the two share a stage to talk issues after Centre College made a formal proposal Thursday to host a debate. But still, no one debate offer has been accepted by both candidates. Partnering with AARP and WAVE3 News in Louisville, Centre College announced Thursday that it would like to host a debate between Kentucky U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell and Democratic candidate Alison Lundergan Grimes. Centre College... Read more 

Jensen playing catch up in fundraising with $234,000 on hand after Democratic primary

07/17/2014 11:59 AM
Democratic 6th District Congressional candidate Elisabeth Jensen of Lexington is reporting more than $234,000 in cash-on-hand for her campaign against U.S. Rep. Andy Barr, R-Lexington. In the last three months, Jensen raised $186,000 in campaign contributions. Of that total, $163,000 in contributions came in the two months following the primary, according to a fundraising report filed with the Federal Election Commission. Prior to the May primary, Jensen, at one point had $265,000 in cash-on-hand. So far in the cycle... Read more 

Andy Barr outspends 411 U.S. representatives on mail, calls to constituents
from myoung@herald-leader.com (Matt Young)
U.S. Rep. Andy Barr spent more than $190,000 in taxpayer money to send mail and conduct telephone town hall meetings with constituents in his first 15 months in office, according…Click to Continue » [...]
Thu, Jul 17, 2014 11:33:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
In anti-abortion Kentucky, Grimes walks fine line on women's issues
from syoungman@herald-leader.com (Sam Youngman)
A pro-choice group's decision to air ads against Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell in Kentucky highlights the balancing act facing Democrat nominee Alison Lundergan Grimes as she works to win…Click to Continue » [...]
Thu, Jul 17, 2014 11:12:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
GOP groups working for Republican control of Kentucky House
from jbrammer@herald-leader.com (Jack Brammer)
FRANKFORT — Two national groups dedicated to electing Republican state legislators have their sights set on the Kentucky House.Click to Continue » [...]
Thu, Jul 17, 2014 10:36:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
‘Comment’ will discuss budget shortfall; ‘KY Tonight” will focus on economy
from Jack Brammer
Gov. Steve Beshear's handling of the state budget shortfall will be one of the topics on this weekend's "Comment on Kentucky," a public affairs show of the Kentucky Educational Television network. Joining interim host Bill Bryant of Lexington's WKYT-TV to discuss recent news in Kentucky will be three journalists -- Tom Loftus of The Courier-Journal, Phillip Bailey of WFPL in Louisville and Nick Storm of cn|2 in Louisville. The show airs live at 8 p.m. Friday on KET. On the Monday, July 21 edition of "Kentucky Tonight" at 8 p.m. p.m. on KET and at KET.org/live, host Renee Shaw [...]
Thu, Jul 17, 2014 7:34:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Centre College Makes Pitch for Hosting Kentucky U.S. Senate Debate
from Phillip M. Bailey
Centre College wants to host the first debate between Republican Senate Leader Mitch McConnell and Democratic challenger Alison Lundergan Grimes.The university announced Thursday that it's partnering with AARP Kentucky and Louisville TV station WAVE-3 News to present a debate on Sept 3.Though the stage is set, it's unclear if the candidates will be there.The McConnell and Grimes campaigns have been unable to come to an agreement on any debates, instead jousting through the media over locations or format. [...]
Thu, Jul 17, 2014 5:30:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Louisville Council Democrats Reprimand Johnson Aide For Disparaging Council Member
from Phillip M. Bailey
The Louisville Metro Council Democratic Caucus has reprimanded an aide to Caucus Vice Chair Dan Johnson for making disparaging comments about a council member, according to documents obtained by WFPL.The memorandum, issued June 24, said Johnson must provide a corrective plan for legislative aide Bryan Mathews to follow. [...]
Thu, Jul 17, 2014 4:52:00 PM, Continue reading at the source
Fake candidate enters Ky. US Senate race
"People of Kentucky, you deserve complete honesty," an actor playing the role of candidate Gil Fulbright says in a Represent US video. "So here it is. I don't care about you." [...]
Fri, Jul 18, 2014 1:07:45 PM, Continue reading at the source
Grimes, McConnell release big numbers for campaign cash
As the ads continue to run, candidates need a lot of money to keep the attacks coming and that’s just what is happening in the Senate race in Kentucky. [...]
Fri, Jul 18, 2014 1:07:45 PM, Continue reading at the source
McConnell introduces resolution to help families adopt from DRC
Kentucky's senior senator Mitch McConnell is introducing a resolution that would help Kentucky families adopting from the Democratic Republic of the Congo. [...]
Fri, Jul 18, 2014 1:07:45 PM, Continue reading at the source

Weekly Legislative Calendar
July 14 - 18, 2014

Monday, July 14, 2014
12:30pm, Lindsey Wilson College
INTERIM JOINT COMMITTEE ON EDUCATION
Agenda: Presentation: Overview of Lindsey Wilson College, Dr. William T. Luckey, Jr., President, Lindsey Wilson College; Presentation: Performance Update of the Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities, Dr. Gary Cox, President, Association of Independent Kentucky Colleges and Universities.

Tuesday, July 15, 2014
1:00pm, Annex Room 169
CAPITAL PROJECTS AND BOND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE
Agenda: Information Items; Lease Reports from the Finance and Administration Cabinet; Project Reports from Finance and Administration Cabinet; Report from the Office of Financial Management; Local School Bonds – New school bond issues with 100 percent locally-funded debt service participation; Updated Monthly and Weekly Debt Issuance Calendar.

Wednesday, July 16, 2014
1:00 PM - CDT, Owensboro Health Regional Hospital-Auditorium
INTERIM JOINT COMMITTEE ON HEALTH AND WELFARE
Agenda: Access to Primary Care: Primary Care Challenges and Recommendations Susan Zepeda, PhD, CEO, Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky, Workforce Needs in Family Medicine, Gerry Stover, EVP, Kentucky Academy of Family Physicians, Primary Care Needs in View of Expansion, Dave Bolt, Deputy Director, Kentucky Primary Care Association, Regional Primary Care Workforce and Education Challenges, Lucy Juett, Center Director, AHEC South Central Region, Rural County Impact of Primary Care Needs Ed Heath, Dr. Se, CEO, Muhlenberg County Community Hospital, Practitioner Perspective on Primary Care Shortage, Khanh Nguyen, DO; Primary Care Delivery by APRNs, Jessica Estes, APRN-NP, Hawesville, KY, Leila Faucette, Executive Director, Kentucky Coalition of Nurse Practitioners & Nurse Midwives; Impact Plus Services: Medicaid Managed Care Mary Begley, Commissioner and Dr. Allen Brenzel, Medical Director, Behavioral Health, Developmental and Intellectual Disabilities, Veronica Cecil, Chief of Staff of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and Director, Division of Program Integrity, Department for Medicaid Services, Cabinet for Health and Family Services, Representative, Anthem Medicaid, Kimberlee Richardson, Director of Clinical Health Services, CoventryCares of Kentucky, Representative, Humana/Care Source, Representative, Passport Health Plan, Representative, WellCare Health Plans; Medicaid Expansion Overview: Lawrence Kissner, Commissioner, Department for Medicaid Services, Cabinet for Health and Family Services; Kentucky Telehealth Network, Rob Sprang, MBA, Director, Project Manager, Tim Bickel, Co-Project Manager, Kentucky TeleHealth Network, University of Louisville, Mary Horsley, RN, Training Center Director, Eastern KTHN Telehealth, St. Claire Regional Medical Center, Steve Fricker, Training Center Director, West KTHN Telehealth, Baptist Health Madisonville

Thursday, July 17, 2014
10:00 AM - EDT, Lake Cumberland State Park, Lure Lodge dining room
INTERIM JOINT COMMITTEE ON ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AND TOURISM - INTERIM JOINT COMMITTEE ON LABOR AND INDUSTRY
Agenda: The Importance of Houseboating and Water Sports to Kentucky's Tourism Industry, Stephen Eastin, Park Manager, Lake Cumberland State Resort Park, Bob Stewart, Secretary, Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, Carolyn Mounce, Executive Director, Somerset-Pulaski Convention and Visitors Center, Jerry Harden, President, Stardust Cruisers, Bill Jasper, President, Kentucky Marina Association
Note: This will be a joint meeting with the IJC on Labor and Industry

Friday, July 18, 2014
10:00am, Annex Room 131
SPECIAL SUBCOMMITTEE ON ENERGY
Agenda: Presentation and public hearing on the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) Block Grant Application - FY 15: Jason Dunn, Director of Family Support, Department for Community Based Services, Cabinet for Health and Family Services. Roger McCann, Deputy Director/CIO, Community Action Kentucky. Rising electric prices and programs for low income consumers: Paul Embs, President and CEO, Clark Energy Cooperative, and Mike McNalley, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, East Kentucky Power, Cheryl E. Bruner, Director of Customer Service and Marketing, LG&E and KU Energy; The role of Kentucky Public Service Commission in rate making: Stephanie Bell, Deputy Executive Director, Andrew Melnykovych, Public Information Officer.
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