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	Palin Defends Endorsement of Rand Paul Be the first to comment on this story Last Updated: 7:26 PM 02/08/10 - Sarah Palin is defending her endorsement of Rand Paul in the republican primary for Kentucky's U.S. Senate seat. (Full Story)
	U.S. Senate Dems to Focus on Jobs 1 Comment Last Updated: 4:44 AM 02/08/10 - Senate Democrats are looking to push through a jobs bill this week. (Full Story)
	Palin Talks of Paul Endorsement Be the first to comment on this story Last Updated: 12:47 AM 02/08/10 - LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) -- Sarah Palin is defending her endorsement of Rand Paul in the Republican primary for Kentucky's U.S. Senate seat. (Full Story)
	Rand Paul Says He Likes Being Washington Outsider Be the first to comment on this story Last Updated: 9:25 PM 02/05/10 - On the national political scene, Bowling Green eye doctor, Rand Paul, continues to climb in the polls as he vies for Jim Bunning's U.S Senate seat. (Full Story)
	Rand Paul Welcomes Sarah Palin to Anti-Establishment Campaign Be the first to comment on this story Last Updated: 9:08 PM 02/05/10 - U.S. Senate candidate, Rand Paul, says Sarah Palin is a national leader in the Tea Party Movement and he's thrilled to have her endorsement. (Full Story)
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Adair	Allen	Barren
270.384.2801	270.237.3706	270.651.5200
Butler	Clinton	Cumberland
270.526.5676	606.387.5943	270.864.3726
Edmonson	Grayson	Green
270.597.2624	270.259.3201	270.932.5386
Hart	Logan	Metcalfe
270.524.2751	270.726.6061	270.432.4821
Monroe	Muhlenberg	Ohio
270.487.5471	270.338.1441	270.298.4422
Russell	Simpson	Taylor
270.343.2125	270.586.8161	270.465.6677
Todd	Warren
270.265.2363	270.843.5306

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KY: Unemployment bill clears House -- Businesses might pay higher taxes
The House passed a measure Monday that would increase taxes on businesses and cut benefits for jobless workers as a way to shore up the state's unemployment insurance trust fund.
KY: Medicaid, while caring for more, faces big budget challenge
As the economy has worsened in the past two years, Kentucky's Medicaid rolls are rising faster than at any other time in the past decade, adding poor, disabled and low-income people at the rate of 3,400 a month.
KY: Bill would let schools teach Bible literacy
Three Democratic state senators are pushing a proposal to give public schools the option of teaching the Bible as an elective social studies course.
KY: Senator seeks review of U of L health care affiliates
Sen. Tim Shaughnessy has asked the state auditor to review the University of Louisville's dealings with related nonprofit entities, particularly its financial transactions with two having to do with health care.
KY: Payday lending bill hits snag in House
A measure that would cap interest rates on all short-term loans at 36 percent might never get a hearing in the Democratic-controlled House, despite the backing of Democratic Gov. Steve Beshear.
KY: Insight to launch Kentucky-themed channel
Insight Communications, cable provider for Lexington and other parts of Kentucky, plans to launch a cable television channel this spring that focuses on the Bluegrass State.
KY: Witness -- Clay judge helped buy votes for his wife
The current circuit judge in Clay County put up cash to buy votes for his wife in Manchester city council races, a federal witness testified Monday.
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Salato Wildlife Education Center Re-opens Feb. 16
The Salato Wildlife Education Center in Frankfort will re-open for the season beginning Tuesday, Feb. 16. We invite you to come out and join us as we resume regular business hours. Also, be sure to check out our upcoming spring programs.
Valentine’s weekend finds true love on "Kentucky Afield" TV
At 81, see how the unconditional love of dogs keeps one southern sportsman young on “Kentucky Afield” television this weekend, Feb. 13 and 14.
District Kentucky History Day Competitions to Begin in March
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Feb. 8, 2010)—District competitions for Kentucky History Day (KHD), a program affiliated with National History Day and presented by the Kentucky Historical Society (KHS), are set to begin in March at designated areas across the state.
Justice McAnulty bust to be unveiled Feb. 11 as part of Black History Month
A bust of Justice William E. McAnulty Jr. will be unveiled Thursday, Feb. 11, 2010, as part of a Black History Month celebration. Chief Justice John D. Minton Jr. and Gov. Steve Beshear will speak at the event, which is open to the public and begins at noon in the Capitol Rotunda in Frankfort.
Advisory Committee of State Health Insurance Subscribers (ACSHIS) Meeting Cancellation
Due to impending weather, this meeting has been cancelled and will be rescheduled in March.

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