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July 2009 ArchivesPresident Obama will nominate former Republican Rep. Anne Northup of Louisville The bipartisan move is part of the president's plan to increase the nu... You have to check out Auto-tune the news, the latest digital entry in politicial satire. Politico has the background of the creators. Very funny stuff. ...With Kelly Downard out of the mayor's race, Republicans are anxious to hear who might step in. Steve Pence continues to be the dream candidate of many GOP'ers, but he's on vacation, so no word today from him. Here's the Downard release: Louisville, KY: Metro Councilman Kelly Downard (District 16) has decided against a run for the position of Louisville Metro Mayor in 2010. Councilman Downard, who has served on the Metro Counci... It's a big IF. IF Rand Paul can mimic the fundraising success of his father, former presidential candidate Ron Paul, via online "moneybombs." He could launch a viable candidacy for U.S. Senate. Other than the name and the supporters it brings with it, it's doubtful the Bowling Green opthamologist would have a prayer. Thanks to Sam Edelen for sending me this link to his Kentucky Gazette artic... "I'm disappointed that Louisville did not receive any funding from this particular program. However, we did receive more than $5 million in federal funding from the Justice Assistance Grant program earlier this year to strengthen our police force, and I will continue to fight to secure all the resources that law enforcement needs to keep our families safe." The Obama administration is announcing $1 billion in stimulus funds to help local police departments across the country keep officers on the streets. Click here for the entire list (warning big pdf file. Metro Police Chief Robert White tells me LMPD had requested stimulus dollars to pay for more than 9...
From KET: The Monday, Aug. 3 Kentucky Tonight will be about Fancy Farm and will include some video from the picnic. But, that's all - no live coverage this year. ...What other media/blogs are saying: Politico: Race is suddenly competitive, not a GOP loss. >> Continue reading: Bunning Not Running: Roundup
Dear Friends, Due... Thanks to GOP consultant Scott Jennings for taking a detour to WHAS11 to discuss the fallout from Jim Bunning's decision not to seek a third term. Watch my conversation with Jennings here. Jennings and his family were wrapping a day at the Louisville Slugger Museum when he took time to provide instant analysis on WHAS11 News at 5pm. ..."Kentucky has been blessed to have Jim Bunning as one of our United States Senators and as a Member of the House of Representatives before that. Senator Bunning has served Kentucky honorably, has always dedicated himself to what's best for Kentucky and our country, and has been one of the most fiscally responsible elected officials - a rarity in Washington. I will soon transition my exploratory committee to an official campaign committee, bu... "Our campaign has never been about Jim Bunning. It's about fighting for affordable health care, energy, and good jobs for Kentucky's hardworking families. Today's announcement does not change that." Daniel Mongiardo "Jim Bunning should be thanked for his many years of service in the public arena. I wish him and his family well in the next chapter of their lives. As for the political race in 2010, I look forward to facing whomever the Republican nominee will be next fall. " Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway ...Rand Paul Campaign "We heard the news about 30 minutes ago. Dr. Paul is thankful for Senator Bunning's service and compliments his efforts during the bank bailout. We're still going to weigh everything out in next few days and make a decision about Dr. Paul's future."
Some KET staffers at the Ohio Valley Emmy Awards on Saturday night were bemoaning budge...
The Beshear/Abramson campaign began Tuesday with two announcements and >> Continue reading: The election is only 2 years, 3 months and 11 days away
He could be setting his sights on Jim Bunning's U.S. Senate seat, but Kentucky Secretary of State has been sworn in as president iof the National Association of Secretaries of State. It's no surprise, he was already serving as President-elect, but it made for a good blog headline, didn't it? Just out from Mitch McConnell... ...Metro Council President David Tandy (D-4) has sent a letter to the Cordish Company requesting release of all financial documentation on its recent renovations at Fourth Street Live. "There is serious public concern over the use of the $950,000 loan that funded the renovation of this recent project. Many times, suspicions grow when information is with held about any aspect of government spending of tax dollars," Tandy said in the letter...
"My biggest concern in this area is that she answered the questions from the perspective of the job she has, not the job she has been nominated for." The complete floor speech follows.... ...
Wayside Christian Mission has been thrown a curv...
Here's a release in my inbox today: With unemployment skyrocketing, Libertarians suggest real stimulus WASHINGTON -- America's third largest party Thursday criticized Democrat and Republican leaders in Congress for suggesting that rising unemployment can be solved by passing another "stimulus" government expansion, or by spending current... Interesting article in the Wall Street Journal reveals that the consortium seeking to build a lithium-ion battery plant in Kentucky (with lots of tax incentive help) has some stiff competition across the country. The WSJ report shows that Michigan is courting four different companies. U.S. Rep Ed Whitfield (R- 1st District) has released a letter sent to the Office of Management and Budget, complaining that Kentucky is not getting its fair share of stimulus grants. A news release and the letter follow. And watch a Whitfield video statement here. WASHINGTON - In the wake of news that the unemployment rate in the United States hit a 26 year high last mon...
The folks at Kentucky's Office of Employment & Training have j...
What do votes on alcohol and horse racing in Frankfort have to do with Kentucky's Congressional de...
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