Mar 15 Politics City Officials Hear From First Lady, Hope to Save Community Development Block Grants Tandy says money for health initiatives can come from the federal government through community development block grants. But those funds could soon be scarce. The U.S. House has proposed cutting the grants by more than 60%. By Gabe Bullard Mar 15 Politics City Officials Hear From First Lady, Hope to Save Community Development Block Grants Gabe Bullard
Mar 8 Politics Federal Legislation to Expedite EPA Decisions Mirrors Governor’s Stance Congressman Hal Rogers filed the bill, which is similar to legislation introduced by Senators Mitch McConnell and Rand Paul in their chamber. The lawmakers say the EPA takes too long to approve or deny mining permits, and the delays may be an indirect method of rejecting permits. Dick Brown with the Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet says Rogers, Paul, McConnell and Governor Steve Beshear share a common frustration with the EPA. By Gabe Bullard Mar 8 Politics Federal Legislation to Expedite EPA Decisions Mirrors Governor’s Stance Gabe Bullard
Mar 3 Politics Indiana House GOP Approves Fines for Boycotting Democrats House Speaker Brian Bosma says Democratic leader Patrick Bauer has told him the boycotting members will not return Friday. Bosma says he will hold off on formall censuring them as he had discussed earlier. The fines will begin Monday. Such charges have been threatened in previous House walkouts, but have been waived when the minority party returns. By Gabe Bullard Mar 3 Politics Indiana House GOP Approves Fines for Boycotting Democrats Gabe Bullard
Feb 28 Local News Bill to Expand and Elect Public Service Commission Revised, Now Calls for Study A Senate bill aimed at expanding the Kentucky Public Service Commission to seven members, elected by the people, has been altered in House committee. The bill now calls for creation of a legislative task force to study the issue and make recommendations for next year. By Tony McVeigh Feb 28 Local News Bill to Expand and Elect Public Service Commission Revised, Now Calls for Study Tony McVeigh
Feb 23 Local News Crossroads Ads to Target Chandler Kentucky Congressman Ben Chandler is among a dozen Democrats being targeted in a series of radio ads from the conservative-aligned Crossroads GPS organization. The ads criticize the representatives for voting against a Republican-backed bill to fund the government through the end of the fiscal year, largely through major spending cuts. By Gabe Bullard Feb 23 Local News Crossroads Ads to Target Chandler Gabe Bullard
Feb 22 Local News Anti-Bullying Bill Passes House Committee Several committee members expressed concern about bullying but indicated current law should address the issue. Sponsor Mary Lou Marzian says the legislation gives school officials power they don't currently have to better deal with bullies who target gay students. By Gabe Bullard Feb 22 Local News Anti-Bullying Bill Passes House Committee Gabe Bullard
Feb 15 Local News School Bus Ad Bill Passes House Mills says several states already allow school bus ads, and Ohio, New Jersey and Utah are considering similar legislation. He says such ads have already raised one million dollars this academic year for the Dallas, Texas, school system. The bill now moves to the Senate. By Tony McVeigh Feb 15 Local News School Bus Ad Bill Passes House Tony McVeigh
Feb 8 Local News House Passes Bill That Requires Contractors To Verify Workers’ Immigration Status The legislation puts the onus on employers to verify the immigration status of their employees. A Senate bill that puts the onus on law enforcement to verify the immigration status of suspected illegal aliens remains in a House committee. By Tony McVeigh Feb 8 Local News House Passes Bill That Requires Contractors To Verify Workers’ Immigration Status Tony McVeigh
Feb 8 Local News House Passes Ignition Lock Bill Legislation requiring ignition interlock devices on the vehicles of convicted drunk drivers has won the unanimous support of the Kentucky House. Vehicles equipped with the devices won’t crank for drivers with illegally high blood-alcohol levels. By Tony McVeigh Feb 8 Local News House Passes Ignition Lock Bill Tony McVeigh
Feb 8 Local News Bill Raising Dropout Age Moves To House Floor Last week, the bill won House Education Committee approval. Now, it has the House budget committee’s blessing. Education Commissioner Terry Holliday says any new costs associated with the bill will easily be covered in coming years. By Tony McVeigh Feb 8 Local News Bill Raising Dropout Age Moves To House Floor Tony McVeigh
Feb 8 Local News Hundreds Rally In Opposition To Immigration Bill The legislation gives local and state police broad authority to check the immigration status of people they suspect to be in the country illegally. The bill passed the GOP-controlled Senate, but faces an uncertain future in the Democratically-led House. By Gabe Bullard Feb 8 Local News Hundreds Rally In Opposition To Immigration Bill Gabe Bullard
Feb 2 Local News Bill Banning “Bath Salts” Stimulant Clears Committee Kentucky lawmakers appear ready to crackdown on stimulants called “bath salts,” that are being sold in many gas stations and convenience stores across the commonwealth. Dr. Henry Spiller of the Kentucky Regional Poison Center in Louisville says the “salts” contain stimulants that users snort, inject and smoke. By Tony McVeigh Feb 2 Local News Bill Banning “Bath Salts” Stimulant Clears Committee Tony McVeigh
Jan 21 Local News Yarmuth May Clash With Issa On Oversight Committee The high-profile post places Yarmuth across the table from California Republican Darrell Issa, who chairs the committee. Issa has said he intends to use the committee's power to conduct hundreds of interviews and investigate the Obama administration, which he calls corrupt. By Gabe Bullard Jan 21 Local News Yarmuth May Clash With Issa On Oversight Committee Gabe Bullard
Jan 5 Local News Yarmuth Looks To Protect Legislative Victories From Repeal Yarmuth says he's been pleased with new Republican Speaker John Boehner's nods to bipartisanship, but he's not sure whether that will pan out over the next two years. While Yarmuth has his concerns about GOP's plans for the upcoming session, he says the party may have difficulty reigning in newly-elected representatives. By Gabe Bullard Jan 5 Local News Yarmuth Looks To Protect Legislative Victories From Repeal Gabe Bullard
Dec 21 Local News Kentucky, Indiana See No Change In Number Of House Seats Despite a national population shift to the south and west, Kentucky's congressional delegation will not change as a result of the 2010 census. But that doesn't mean the state's legislative districts will go unchanged. By Gabe Bullard Dec 21 Local News Kentucky, Indiana See No Change In Number Of House Seats Gabe Bullard