Feb 24 Local News For-Profit College Oversight Bill Clears House The Kentucky House Thursday said yes to legislation requiring greater oversight of for-profit colleges in the state. But it wasn’t a resounding yes. The bill, sponsored by Louisville Representative Reginald Meeks, cleared the chamber 57-38. By Tony McVeigh Feb 24 Local News For-Profit College Oversight Bill Clears House Tony McVeigh
Feb 17 Local News Native American Tribe Recognition Measure Clears House Committee Georgetown Senator Damon Thayer has been one of the bill’s most outspoken critics. He fears recognition of Native American tribes could lead to casinos in Kentucky, but Representative Meeks says the fears are unfounded. Meeks says under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, only federally-recognized tribes can operate casinos, and only in states that permit gaming. By Tony McVeigh Feb 17 Local News Native American Tribe Recognition Measure Clears House Committee Tony McVeigh
Dec 16 State of Affairs Visioning Kentucky's Future In a time when the economic news is grim and cutbacks are happening everywhere, it can be hard to think about things from a long-term perspective. But that's the mission of the Kentucky Long-Term Policy Research Center. Their biennial report, Visioning Kentucky's Future: Measures & Milestones looks at the Commonwealth's trajectory and goals in five areas: communities, education, economy, environment, and government. Listen to the Show By Robin Fisher Dec 16 State of Affairs Visioning Kentucky's Future Robin Fisher