Oct 29 Local News State Furlough Suit Dropped Union officials say they will continue to work through the Governor’s Employee Advisory Council to address furloughs and other workplace issues of importance to state employees. By Tony McVeigh Oct 29 Local News State Furlough Suit Dropped Tony McVeigh
Jul 20 Local News Beshear Lauds Racing Commission Vote Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear is applauding the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission’s decision to pursue instant racing at horse tracks. An instant racing bill failed to emerge from this year’s General Assembly, but the commission believes the wagering technique can be approved through the regulatory process. By tcveigh Jul 20 Local News Beshear Lauds Racing Commission Vote tcveigh
Jan 6 Local News Beshear Delivers State Of The Commonwealth Address Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear called on state lawmakers to work together to balance the budget, create jobs and help Kentuckians who continue to struggle in the tough economy. In his State of the Commonwealth Address Wednesday night, Beshear told the General Asssembly that they have already proven that they can put aside political differences and […] By Rick Howlett Jan 6 Local News Beshear Delivers State Of The Commonwealth Address Rick Howlett
Dec 9 Community Beshear Marks Midpoint Of Term This week marks the midpoint of Gov. Steve Beshear's first term as Kentucky’s chief executive. To assess the administration's performance, the governor has been sitting down with reporters at the State Capitol, including Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh. By Rick Howlett Dec 9 Community Beshear Marks Midpoint Of Term Rick Howlett
Dec 8 Local News Higdon Wins Special State Senate Election Republican Rep. Jimmy Higdon of Lebanon won a decisive victory in Tuesday’s special election in a central Kentucky senatorial district. If, as many political pundits claimed, the Senate race was a referendum on expanded gambling, then the electorate wants the issue decided through a constitutional amendment. That’s the position Republican Rep. Jimmy Higdon took in […] By Rick Howlett Dec 8 Local News Higdon Wins Special State Senate Election Rick Howlett
Nov 9 Local News Jane Beshear Urges Kentuckians To Help The Homeless From Kentucky Public Radio’s Tony McVeigh This year’s attempt to count the homeless in Kentucky was interrupted by the ice storm, but volunteers still found nearly 6,000 homeless persons. Another 6,800 individuals are precariously housed – facing eviction, living in substandard housing or staying with family and friends. First Lady Jane Beshear says the current economy […] By Rick Howlett Nov 9 Local News Jane Beshear Urges Kentuckians To Help The Homeless Rick Howlett
Oct 26 Local News Sen. Kelly Appointed To Judicial Post From Kentucky Public Radio’s Tony McVeigh As expected, former Kentucky Sen. Dan Kelly of Springfield has been chosen to fill a vacant circuit judgeship that serves Green, Marion, Taylor and Washington counties. It was no surprise Friday when former Senate Majority Leader Dan Kelly’s name was one of three recommended by a judicial nominating commission […] By Rick Howlett Oct 26 Local News Sen. Kelly Appointed To Judicial Post Rick Howlett