Sep 30 Local News State Surplus Property Auctioned To Help Ease Deficit A couple of auctions of surplus state property are helping make a dent in Kentucky’s ongoing deficit problem. Combined, the auctions raised more than $1.5 million for the commonwealth. Kentucky Public Radio’s Tony McVeigh dropped by Tuesday's auction. By Rick Howlett Sep 30 Local News State Surplus Property Auctioned To Help Ease Deficit Rick Howlett