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AFL/CIO endorses McGrath

Jul 25, 2020 at 11:12 am by admin

As expected, the Kentucky State AFL-CIO endorsed Democrat Amy McGrath for the U.S. Senate on Thursday. "She has pledged her support for working people and unions and her oppo.... Read More

Fancy Farm 2020: BBQ without political brawling

Jun 28, 2020 at 03:58 pm by admin

Fancy Farm Picnic is the latest in a series of iconic events changed, cancelled or postponed because of Covid-19. There will be barbecue on the first weekend of August. There.... Read More

McRaven calls Gens X and Y "the next greatest generation"

Feb 22, 2020 at 11:07 am by admin

(Murray KY, February 13, 2020) Retired Admiral William McRaven is legendary among the military community. His service record reads like an action movie. An officer's kid who g.... Read More

Kentucky lobbying increases more than $1 million from last odd year's totals

Sep 30, 2019 at 03:42 pm by admin

Businesses and organizations spent $15.7 million on lobbying the Kentucky General Assembly during the first eight months of 2019, which is up $1.2 million from the most recent.... Read More

Fancy Farm Picnic just around the corner

Jul 23, 2019 at 02:30 pm by admin

Fancy Farm Picnic 2019 almost here! 7/30/19 UPDATED: Senator McConnell has confirmed he will speak (then leave early). Senator Paul would rather go to a 3rd world country tha.... Read More

Adkins visits Clinton on swing through Purchase

May 14, 2019 at 11:16 am by admin

(Clinton KY) - Kentucky House Minority Leader Rocky Adkins came through the River Counties on a campaign swing that takes him as far from his home as he can get. Adkins, who i.... Read More

A wrap up of a session that came unwrapped

Apr 26, 2019 at 03:17 pm by admin

Hello...and yes, I know it's been a while since we last communicated. I did not send an end of session wrap-up...because I could not. There is no wrap-up because things just k.... Read More

Adam Edelen at Murray State - Pizza, Politics and Progressives

Apr 08, 2019 at 04:14 pm by admin

(Murray KY April 6, 2019) - Candidate Adam Edelen was on Murray State's campus this sunny Saturday afternoon for a "Politics and Pizza" campaign stop. Stacked boxes of pizza a.... Read More

Rep. Rocky Adkins - experience is key to winning

Apr 04, 2019 at 10:46 am by admin

Rep. Rocky Adkins was back in Paducah on Monday April 1st for a candidates' forum sponsored by the McCracken County Democratic Committee. Of the four Democratic candidates, on.... Read More

Youth vote elusive in past elections - but Dems keep trying

Mar 29, 2019 at 12:18 pm by admin

As election time for state offices nears, candidates and their campaigns have to be wondering where their core voters are and how to get them to the polls. While 22% percent t.... Read More

Conversation of historians Beschloss and Meacham a treat

Nov 20, 2018 at 10:15 am by admin

(Nashville TN) - Imagine you are-say - seven again and it's Thanksgiving and you're sitting at the kids table. (You know, that card table set up close enough to the grown ups.... Read More

Language of the 14th Amendment: it couldn't be any clearer

Oct 31, 2018 at 10:32 am by admin

14th Amendment: "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States." The President's most re.... Read More

Life of Alben W. Barkley has lessons to teach

Jul 26, 2018 at 02:32 pm by admin

Judge Shea Nickell brings life of a Purchase favorite son to life in courthouse presentation (Clinton, KY) - Those who watch Julia Louis-Dreyfus' misadventures as Vice Preside.... Read More

Updated: Fancy Farm 2018 - Paul not coming - McConnell no response

Jul 18, 2018 at 01:49 pm by admin

2018 SPEAKING ORDER Minutes TBDFF Political Chair Mark Wilson WelcomeBishop William Medley InvocationMr. Stewart Owsley National AnthemMs. Ann.... Read More

Imes files bill to change election of state officials

Jan 25, 2018 at 03:18 pm by admin

FRANKFORT, Jan. 8 -- House Committee on Elections, Constitutional Amendments, and Intergovernmental Affairs Chair Kenny Imes, R-Murray, presents HB 23, a bill proposing to am.... Read More