Politics & Government

Gov. Beshear to close state prison in Frankfort , convert facility to state police training academy

May 09, 2011 at 03:47 pm by admin

FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 9, 2011) – Governor Steve Beshear today announced that a now unneeded state prison facility in Franklin County will close by the end of the current f.... Read More

PSC: Take steps to protect poor and elderly

May 09, 2011 at 02:22 pm by admin

MARY B. POTTERATTORNEY AT LAW113 N. WASHINGTON STREETCLINTON, KY 420311-270-653-3312Marybpotter@bellsouth.net May 9, 2011 Kentucky Public Service Commission211 Sower Blvd.Fran.... Read More

Senator Paul's new website

May 02, 2011 at 03:32 pm by admin

Sen. Paul offers info to constituents in storm area

Apr 27, 2011 at 05:32 pm by admin

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Following the recent storms throughout Kentucky, and the increasing flooding in Western Kentucky, Sen. Rand Paul today offered the following statement.... Read More

Edelen and four Dems running for Com'r of Ag at forum in Murray

Apr 22, 2011 at 02:26 pm by admin

The only argument that came out of the Democratic commissioner of agriculture candidate forum was whether the post of auditor is the second most important elected office in th.... Read More

Pure Politics: GOP has 5 most populous districts according to 2010 census

Mar 22, 2011 at 07:19 am by admin

Final Score 18-10 : dueling lobbyists give win to optometrists

Feb 25, 2011 at 04:18 pm by admin

As provided in Kentucky’s Constitution, the General Assembly met briefly in early January, then adjourned and reconvened on February 1 for the longer part of the 2011 se.... Read More

Williams takes on opponents at Lincoln Dinner

Feb 21, 2011 at 06:53 pm by admin

Senate President David Williams came to West Kentucky this past weekend in a new role - as a candidate for governor. He's taking the plunge literally. Saturday morning, he&nbs.... Read More

Will Moffett and Harmon be the tea party's candidates?

Feb 21, 2011 at 06:53 pm by admin

Phil Moffett is a newcomer to electioneering. He’s a Louisville businessman and a self described tea party activist. He said that he is in the race to get government bac.... Read More

Bobbie Holsclaw running as proven fiscal conservative

Feb 21, 2011 at 06:53 pm by admin

Bobbie Holsclaw looked to her left and looked to her right. Then she prefaced her remarks by joking, “I’m a rose between two thorns.” Opponent David Willia.... Read More

GOP Candidates for Commissioner of Agriculture: Comer & Rothenburger

Feb 21, 2011 at 06:53 pm by admin

James Comer, a 5th generation farmer, runs a land and cattle company in Monroe County. Comer is a six term representative in the Kentucky House representing Cumberland, Green,.... Read More

GOP Secretary of State candidates agree on voter ID

Feb 21, 2011 at 06:53 pm by admin

Secretary of State Bill Johnson ran for the US Senate briefly in a three way GOP primary race with then Secretary of State Trey Grayson and Dr. Rand Paul. In his speech at th.... Read More

Kemper and Wuchner vie to be GOP nominee for auditor

Feb 21, 2011 at 06:53 pm by admin

John Kemper III of Lexington told GOP members gathered in Murray to celebrate Lincoln’s birthday that there has not been a GOP auditor in forty years. Lack of stron.... Read More

Unopposed candidates Ppool and Crosbie running against incumbents

Feb 21, 2011 at 06:53 pm by admin

Hopkins County Attorney Todd Ppool is the GOP candidate in the quest to deny Attorney General Jack Conway a second term. P’Pool was in Murray for the Purchase & Lake.... Read More

Lincoln Dinner brings out legislators and party activists

Feb 21, 2011 at 06:53 pm by admin

Saturday evening at Murray State's Curris Center was time for elected Republican officials and party activists to eat, meet and greet. Two hundred twenty five attended the din.... Read More