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Governor on Bluegrass Pipeline & Eminent Domain

Governor Beshear says he’s not sure whether Kentucky’s laws on eminent domain need clarification. Some people have called on the governor to ask for a

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McConnell, Beshear on Affordable Care Act

Kentucky’s senior senator says he has just completed his 51st town hall meeting on the federal health care law that takes effect next year and a single

Ashland Considers Overnight Camping Policy

People would not be allowed to camp overnight in Ashland city parks or at the Port of Ashland under a revised ordinance that was presented on Thursday

Morehead City Council Reconsiders Safety Policy

A Morehead city directive that prohibits the unauthorized carrying of firearms by city employees must be deleted from the city’s Safety and Loss Prevention

Leaders Call For Better E-911 Funding

Just like all city and county governments across the state, Lexington leaders are searching for a way to cope with the decline of hard-wired telephones.

Morehead Considers Fairness Ordinance

Morehead city council is considering a fairness ordinance to protect people from discrimination on the basis of their sexual orientation. The Kentucky

State Representative Meeks Skeptical of Charter Schools

State Representative Reginald Meeks says he’s willing to listen to the advocates of charter schools in Kentucky. However, the Louisville Democrat says

Senator Thayer Says Tax Reform Uncertain

State Senator Damon Thayer says he’s not sure tax reform will be on the agenda when Kentucky lawmakers meet to draft the state’s next two-year budget in

Eminent Domain Clarification Requested

The head of a non-profit, environmental advocacy organization is calling on the Kentucky legislature to clarify state law on eminent domain. Tom Fitzgerald

Congressman Massie Rejects Syrian Proposal

Kentucky Congressman Thomas Massie says he’ll vote “no” to any request by President Obama seeking congressional backing for possible military action