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Kentucky State Legislative Races to Watch

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 16:47:23 +0000

Election day is two weeks away, and with only one competitive Congressional race (6th District with Congressman Ben Chandler and Andy Barr) and no statewide races on the ballot, this year's politics will definitely be local.

Republicans Have Strong Showing at Fancy Farm

Angela Hatton — Sat, 04 Aug 2012 18:44:07 +0000

The republican party has a strong showing at this year's Fancy Farm Picnic. Less than 20 minutes are left to the start of the political speaking. Agriculture Commissioner James Comer will emcee, and U. S. Sen. Mitch McConnell will lead off the slate of politicians and candidates.

Republicans are hoping to cinch a big victory in western Kentucky, with five open races in the general election.

Kentucky Gay Marriage Stance May Not Affect State Democrats

Kenny Colston (KPR) — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 20:40:34 +0000

The push to add support for gay marriage to the national Democratic platform this year is unlikely to affect elected officials in Kentucky.

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Quinn Thanks Lawmakers

Drew Adams and The Associated Press — Tue, 29 May 2012 21:38:14 +0000

Governor Pat Quinn is thanking lawmakers who voted to approve a $1 increase in cigarette taxes. It's the final piece of his plan to ease crushing financial burdens on the state’s Medicaid system.

State Senators Consider Continued ALEC Membership

Gabe Bullard (KPR) — Fri, 18 May 2012 16:11:34 +0000

Several Democrats in the Kentucky Senate have held on to their memberships in the American Legislative Exchange Council, or ALEC, despite national blowback against the group for its conservative model laws.

Tennessee GOP Reconsidering Lottery Scholarship Bill

Shelly Baskin and From the Associated Press — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 19:06:51 +0000

Republican leaders are proposing legislation that would tie changes to lottery scholarship requirements to lottery revenue growth. A GOP-backed measure that would cut some students' scholarships in half has drawn heavy criticism from Democrats who say it's unnecessary because the lottery's education proceeds have increased 4 percent since 2005, with about $10 million more coming in a year. Senate Speaker Ron Ramsey and Senate Education Committee Chairwoman Dolores Gresham announced Tuesday in a statement that if the $10 million is sustained through 2015, then the pro

House Republicans Attacking New Environmental Regulations

Erica Peterson (KPR) — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 22:53:35 +0000

U.S. House Republicans are again attacking new environmental regulations that limit the amount of mercury and other pollution power plants can emit. The new rules were the subject of a House subcommittee meeting today. The hearing, led by Kentucky Congressman Ed Whitfield, essentially can be summarized like this: Republicans question all of the data released by the Environmental Protection Agency, including the cost of the regulations and their effect on the economy.

Judge Rules on Legislative District Lawsuit

Shelly Baskin — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:57:44 +0000

A judge has ruled that Kentucky lawmakers can't implement newly redrawn legislative districts. Franklin County Circuit Judge Phillip Shepherd ruled this afternoon on the lawsuit challenging the constitutionality of newly redrawn district boundaries. House Republicans unhappy with the outcome of the legislative redistricting battle filed the lawsuit in January claiming the new boundaries favor Democrats. The lawsuit contends the legislative districts could have been better balanced by population and could have been drawn in a way that required fewer splits in counties and precincts.