Sep 23 Politics Congressman John Yarmuth Puts Political Weight Behind Louisville Minimum Wage Bill The Metro Council minimum wage ordinance is the last hope for Louisville workers seeking a wage hike. That’s according to Democratic Congressman John... By Phillip M. Bailey Sep 23 Politics Congressman John Yarmuth Puts Political Weight Behind Louisville Minimum Wage Bill Phillip M. Bailey
Sep 23 Politics Wage Hike Provides Dividing Line in Louisville Metro Council District 9 Debate Louisville Metro Council candidates Bill Hollander and Laura Rice jousted in a debate Monday night over a variety of issues, including a proposed wage... By Phillip M. Bailey Sep 23 Politics Wage Hike Provides Dividing Line in Louisville Metro Council District 9 Debate Phillip M. Bailey
Sep 23 Politics Bellwether Kentucky House Race Turns Nasty As Kentucky Republicans plot a takeover of the state House this year, one important legislative contest has taken an especially nasty turn. Democrat... By Phillip M. Bailey Sep 23 Politics Bellwether Kentucky House Race Turns Nasty Phillip M. Bailey
Sep 19 Politics Kentucky Election Finance Leader Retiring The longtime head of Kentucky’s agency overseeing state campaign finance law is stepping down later this year. Sarah Jackson announced this week she is... By Phillip M. Bailey Sep 19 Politics Kentucky Election Finance Leader Retiring Phillip M. Bailey
Sep 19 Politics Kentucky Senators Split on Islamic State Plan as Obama Praises Congress’ Approval The U.S. Senate gave overwhelming approval Thursday to a measure aimed at training and arming Syrian rebels fighting the Islamic State. By a 78-22... By Phillip M. Bailey Sep 19 Politics Kentucky Senators Split on Islamic State Plan as Obama Praises Congress’ Approval Phillip M. Bailey
Sep 18 Politics Alison Lundergan Grimes Voices Opposition to Islamic State Plan Democratic Senate candidate Alison Lundergan Grimes said Thursday she would vote against arming and training Syrian forces combating the Islamic State.... By Phillip M. Bailey Sep 18 Politics Alison Lundergan Grimes Voices Opposition to Islamic State Plan Phillip M. Bailey
Sep 17 Politics Kentucky Congressional Delegation Divided on Islamic State Vote After a six-hour debate, the U.S. House approved a bipartisan measure to train and arm Syrian rebels fighting the Islamic State on Wednesday. Congress... By Phillip M. Bailey Sep 17 Politics Kentucky Congressional Delegation Divided on Islamic State Vote Phillip M. Bailey
Sep 17 Politics Pro-Coal Senate Democrat Joe Manchin Affirms Alison Lundergan Grimes’ Position Kentucky U.S. Senate candidate Alison Lundergan Grimes received a boost from the most prominent pro-coal Democrat in Washington in her slugfest with... By Phillip M. Bailey Sep 17 Politics Pro-Coal Senate Democrat Joe Manchin Affirms Alison Lundergan Grimes’ Position Phillip M. Bailey
Sep 17 Politics National AFL-CIO President Says Kentucky’s Senate Race Is a Top Labor Priority The leader of a national labor union said Wednesday Kentucky’s U.S. Senate race is a top priority for organized labor that could define the country’s... By Phillip M. Bailey Sep 17 Politics National AFL-CIO President Says Kentucky’s Senate Race Is a Top Labor Priority Phillip M. Bailey
Sep 16 Politics Kramer, Hujo Offer Contrasts In Louisville Council District 11 Debate Louisville Metro Councilman Kevin Kramer sparred with Democratic challenger Larry Hujo at a debate sponsored by the League of Women Voters on Wednesday... By Phillip M. Bailey Sep 16 Politics Kramer, Hujo Offer Contrasts In Louisville Council District 11 Debate Phillip M. Bailey
Sep 13 Politics ACLU of Kentucky Wants More Inclusive KET Senate Debate The American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky is calling on Kentucky Educational Television to hold a more inclusive U.S. Senate debate next month. KET... By Phillip M. Bailey Sep 13 Politics ACLU of Kentucky Wants More Inclusive KET Senate Debate Phillip M. Bailey
Sep 12 Politics Ray Rice Incident Underscores Importance of Violence Against Women Act, John Yarmuth Says Congressman John Yarmuth said the high-profile domestic violence case involving NFL player Ray Rice demonstrates the need for legislation empowering... By Phillip M. Bailey Sep 12 Politics Ray Rice Incident Underscores Importance of Violence Against Women Act, John Yarmuth Says Phillip M. Bailey
Sep 11 Politics Kentucky, Indiana Lawmakers React to President Obama’s Strategy Against Islamic State President Obama's proposed strategy to “take out” Islamic State terrorists is being backed by a bipartisan group of Kentucky and Indiana lawmakers. The... By Phillip M. Bailey Sep 11 Politics Kentucky, Indiana Lawmakers React to President Obama’s Strategy Against Islamic State Phillip M. Bailey
Sep 10 Politics Louisville Councilman Dan Johnson Escapes Opponent Attacks, Voters at Debate Louisville Metro Councilman Dan Johnson was spared any punches by his political opponent over his recent controversies at a debate Wednesday evening.... By Phillip M. Bailey Sep 10 Politics Louisville Councilman Dan Johnson Escapes Opponent Attacks, Voters at Debate Phillip M. Bailey
Sep 10 Politics Grimes Campaign Releases Internal Numbers to Calm Donors, Supporters The campaign to elect Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes wants donors and supporters to know she still has a shot at beating Republican Sen. Mitch... By Phillip M. Bailey Sep 10 Politics Grimes Campaign Releases Internal Numbers to Calm Donors, Supporters Phillip M. Bailey