Politics & Government

State seeks to void ruling allowing environmentalists into coal cases

Feb 21, 2011 at 03:56 pm by admin

FRANKFORT, Ky. – (Feb. 21, 2011) – The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) today filed a petition for a writ of prohibition and mandamus and a motion for.... Read More

Hickman Co. Elementary Students celebrate I Love to Read Week

Feb 15, 2011 at 01:13 pm by admin

Hickman County Elementary students celebrate “I Love to Read Week” beginning on Monday, St. Valentine’s Day and continuing throughout the school week. Libra.... Read More

Legislators running for office have ethics rules

Feb 02, 2011 at 04:30 pm by admin

Four members of the General Assembly: Sen. David Williams for governor, Rep. Mike Harmon for Lt. Gov. (not as Williams' running mate), Rep. Addia Wuchner for Auditor,&nbs.... Read More

Conway vs. Paul - the numbers in Western Kentucky

Jan 22, 2011 at 07:55 pm by admin

   County  Conway    %  Paul  %    ***Conway victories       &nb.... Read More

Conway will face an uphill fight to win West Kentucky in 2011

Jan 22, 2011 at 07:31 pm by admin

CONWAY FACES UPHILL BATTLE IN WEST When Attorney General Jack Conway announced his intention to run for re-election on Friday, he told reporters that he hadn’t been sur.... Read More

Alison Lundergan Grimes announces Candidacy for Secretary of State

Jan 20, 2011 at 04:21 pm by admin

(LEXINGTON, KY) - Lexington attorney Alison Lundergan Grimes today announced her candidacy to become Kentucky’s next Secretary of State.   In her announcement.... Read More

Watershed Tax and the Future of Water Control in West Kentucky

Jan 20, 2011 at 04:01 pm by admin

He was tall, standing over 6 feet. His face had been sculpted through the ages by hard experiences, hard work and glint of inner personal strength. As he looked me in the eyes.... Read More

Paul to unveil his own budget - Politico.com

Jan 18, 2011 at 09:59 am by admin

TRAINING HELPS FARMERS GET READY FOR RETAIL

Jan 13, 2011 at 11:30 am by admin

FRANKFORT, Ky. — The University of Kentucky Cooperative Extension Service will conduct four MarketReady training sessions in February to help farmers across the Commonwe.... Read More

West Ky legislative pay/reimbursement average over $65,000 in 2010

Jan 13, 2011 at 11:04 am by admin

The General Assembly has posted compensation and expenses for legislators, personal service contracts  and legislative employees.  The database can be accessed by se.... Read More

State agency looking for environmental stewards

Jan 11, 2011 at 11:09 am by admin

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 11, 2011) – The Kentucky Environmental Quality Commission is requesting nominations from the public for its 2011 Earth Day Awards. The annual award.... Read More

Grayson leaves for Harvard - BG Mayor appointed to Sec. of State

Jan 10, 2011 at 10:46 am by admin

Governor Steve Beshear appointed Elaine Walker, the current mayor of Bowling Green, as Kentucky’s new Secretary of State.  Current Secretary of State Trey Gray.... Read More

Governor Beshear files for re-election

Jan 06, 2011 at 04:19 pm by admin

Governor Steve Beshear and former Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson filed their candidacy papers today in Frankfort.  Beshear is seeking a second term as governor and Abram.... Read More

Comer for Ag Commissioner raises more than other candidates combined.

Jan 06, 2011 at 04:13 pm by admin

One Republican and Three Democrats fall short of Comer Campaign FRANKFORT, Ky. (January 6, 2011) –The first campaign finance reports for statewide candidates have b.... Read More

Unused earmarks deprive states of needed road dollars

Jan 04, 2011 at 06:47 pm by admin