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Lawmakers Approve Congressional Redistricting
Last Updated: 3:53 PM 02/10/12 - A congressional redistricting plan has been approved by the General Assembly, one day after an attorney went to court to ask a judge to take on the issue.
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Governor Appoints Tax Reform Commission
Last Updated: 7:24 PM 02/09/12 - Gov. Steve Beshear has appointed a 23-member "blue ribbon commission" to study Kentucky's tax system and propose a plan for reforming it. -
Missing Property
Last Updated: 2:39 PM 02/09/12 - Seven rifles meant to be given to visiting agriculture officials in 2008 are among property former Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer has returned to his former agency. -
Broad Coalition Presses for Casino Gambling in Kentucky
Last Updated: 5:43 AM 02/10/12 - A coalition of groups has formed to press Kentucky lawmakers to approve a constitutional amendment that, if ratified by voters, would legalize casinos in Kentucky.
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Beshear Aide Resigns to Seek Other Opportunities
Last Updated: 11:22 PM 02/07/12 - Health and Family Services Secretary Janie Miller has resigned, saying she will pursue other opportunities.
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Senate Approves Amish Buggy Provision as Previous Case Goes to KY Supreme Court
Last Updated: 11:25 PM 02/07/12 - Votes for reflective tape over orange triangles.
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Judge Orders Redo of Legislative Redistricting
Last Updated: 10:48 PM 02/07/12 - A judge has ruled Kentucky lawmakers cannot implement newly redrawn legislative districts.
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Glasgow Attorney to Run For Commonwealth Attorney
Last Updated: 6:54 PM 02/03/12 - John Gardner is tossing his hat in the ring in the Democratic primary.
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Judge Postpones Filing Deadline for State Legislature
Last Updated: 3:30 PM 01/31/12 - Judge will consider if current redistricting violates the Constitution.
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Lawmakers Move to Postpone Congressional Deadline
Last Updated: 7:21 PM 01/27/12 - Unable to agree on congressional redistricting.
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Governor's Gambling Proposal Could be Filed Within Days
Last Updated: 10:46 PM 01/26/12 - A long-awaited proposal to open Kentucky to casino gambling could be introduced in the Senate within days.
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BG Businesswoman Files to Run For State House Seat
Last Updated: 4:54 AM 01/26/12 - A bowling green businesswoman is running for state office again.
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State of the Union Centers on Economic Recovery
Last Updated: 11:23 PM 01/24/12 - Economic recovery was the theme of President Obama's State of the Union speech Tuesday night.
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Sen. Rand Paul Stopped by Tennessee Airport Security
Last Updated: 2:40 PM 01/23/12 - TSA detains Senator Rand Paul after airport scanner goes off.
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Governor Beshear Signs Legislative Redistricting Plan
Last Updated: 2:21 PM 01/20/12 - Gov. Steve Beshear has signed a legislative redistricting plan into law despite concerns about its fairness to two Democratic state senators. -
Lawmaker Proposes Statewide Indoor Smoking Ban
Last Updated: 2:41 PM 01/19/12 - Lexington representative pushing for the ban.
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Crime Stoppers: Thieves Hit Area Vending Machines
Last Updated: 8:51 PM 01/18/12 - Area soft drink machines are under attack!
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Beshear Delivers Bad News Budget to General Assembly
Last Updated: 2:23 AM 01/18/12 - Governor stresses cutting departments, gaining revenue through casino gaming, reducing the cost of Medicaid.
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Rand Paul Aide to Help 4th District Congressional Candidate
Last Updated: 4:34 PM 01/10/12 - A tea party darling with close ties to Republican Rand Paul will run for Congress in Kentucky.
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House Passes Congressional Redistricting Plan
Last Updated: 4:51 AM 01/11/12 - The House has approved a proposal to make some major geographical adjustments to Kentucky's congressional districts.
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House Lawmakers Still Wrestling with Redistricting
Last Updated: 9:39 PM 01/09/12 - Speaker fears redistricting won't happen this year.
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Democrats Nominate Metcalfe County Farmer for House
Last Updated: 9:33 PM 01/09/12 - Former Metcalfe County magistrate will run for James Comer's old seat. -
Kentucky Lawmakers Already Unhappy with Redistricting
Last Updated: 3:41 PM 01/06/12 - Redrawing state House district boundaries has been slowed so Democratic lawmakers can offer fresh input.
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Monroe County Man to Run for GOP State Rep.
Last Updated: 3:13 PM 01/06/12 - Nominee will run for James Comer's vacated seat.
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Kentucky Woman Indicted for Threatening Ex-President and U.S. Senator
Last Updated: 11:56 PM 01/05/12 - A Lexington woman has been indicted on charges of threatening former President George W. Bush and Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell.
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Beshear to Appoint Commission to Study Tax Reform
Last Updated: 11:47 PM 01/05/12 - Jerry Abramson , a consultant, and a new commission will study reforms to Kentucky's tax code.
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State Legislature Tackles Redistricting
Last Updated: 3:43 PM 01/05/12 - House committee to take crack at redistricting Thursday.
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Beshear Pushes Expanded Gaming in State of the Commonwealth Address
Last Updated: 9:01 PM 01/05/12 - Governor Steve Beshear gave his fifth State of the Commonwealth address tonight.
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Cokie Roberts on the Iowa Caucuses
Last Updated: 8:16 PM 01/04/12 - It was a narrow victory for Mitt Romney in the Iowa Caucuses as he beat Rick Santorum by only eight votes. ABC News Political Analyst, Cokie Roberts, spoke to WBKO about the results. -
Edmonson County Swears in New Circuit Court Clerk Tuesday
Last Updated: 1:26 AM 01/04/12 - Tanya Luttrell was sworn in as Edmonson County Circuit Court Clerk Tuesday, succeeding the retiring Sharon French.
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Gambling and Redistricting Top General Assembly's Agenda
Last Updated: 3:06 PM 01/03/12 - State legislature expected to tackle casino gaming, redistricting, and expected cuts in the state budget.
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Rand Paul Helps Father Campaign in Iowa
Last Updated: 6:56 PM 01/02/12 - Kentucky's junior senator, Rand Paul, joins his father's presidential campaign in Iowa.
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McGaha Won't Seek Re-election to State Senate
Last Updated: 10:49 PM 12/21/11 - Republican State Senator Vernie McGaha of Russell Springs says he won't seek re-election next year.
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UPDATE: City Commission Will Let American Legion & VFW Smoke
Last Updated: 2:53 AM 12/22/11 - The city of Bowling Green will not appeal the ruling on the smoking ban at the American Legion and VFW.
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House Lawmakers to Receive Briefings Next Week
Last Updated: 9:50 PM 12/15/11 - Stumbo sets up meetings for state legislators.
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Williams Retains Kentucky Senate Presidency
Last Updated: 9:44 PM 12/15/11 - Senate Republicans have concluded two days of meetings without a leadership challenge.
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Gambling Foes Ready for Next Round in Casino Fight
Last Updated: 9:13 PM 12/15/11 - Governor Steve Beshear's inaugural day push for a constitutional amendment to allow more kinds of gambling in Kentucky, has run into immediate opposition from conservative pastors who are promising a fight.
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UPDATE: Voters Pass Glasgow Winery
Last Updated: 10:48 PM 12/13/11 - By a vote of 135-71 a Barren County beekeeper will be allowed to sell wine made from honey.
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Beshear Mentions Tax Reform at Inauguration
Last Updated: 9:28 PM 12/13/11 - Governor Steve Beshear says he's open to tax reforms as Kentucky comes out of the economic recession.
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Brett Guthrie Says House Passes Bill to Protect Workers & Taxpayer
Last Updated: 9:18 PM 12/13/11 - House passes Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act.
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Beshear Urges Kentucky Leaders to Put Politics Aside
Last Updated: 3:01 PM 12/13/11 - Cooperation was the theme of the inauguration for Beshear's second term as Kentucky governor.
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Gov. Beshear Prepares for Second Inaugural Celebration
Last Updated: 10:46 PM 12/12/11 - Promises more austere ceremony after landslide victory.
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Davis Files for Re-election
Last Updated: 8:26 PM 12/01/11 - Barren and Metcalfe County Commonwealth Attorney, Karen Davis, has filed for re-election, seeking her third term as Commonwealth Attorney for the 43rd Judicial Circuit.
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Farmer Says Girlfriend is Qualified
Last Updated: 2:18 PM 12/01/11 - Outgoing Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer says he did nothing improper in hiring his girlfriend for a job in his Frankfort office.
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Kentucky Will Not Cut Down Christmas Tree This Year
Last Updated: 2:45 PM 11/28/11 - Kentucky will avoid the minimal cost of hauling in an official Christmas tree, opting instead to decorate an evergreen growing on the Capitol's front lawn.
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Lawmakers Want Hearing on Child Death Records
Last Updated: 3:30 PM 11/17/11 - Key lawmakers are pushing for a hearing to determine if the state agency that oversees child welfare is being transparent in how it reports deaths and near deaths of children.
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State Representative Speaks Out Against Possible Special Session
Last Updated: 6:50 PM 11/16/11 - The top-ranking Republican in the Kentucky House is urging Governor Steve Beshear to reject suggestions for a special legislative session to redraw legislative boundaries.
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Mayor Wilkerson Takes On Job In Full Force
Last Updated: 7:05 PM 11/16/11 - Mayor Bruce Wilkerson took over the reins and began his first official day in full force.
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Mayor Joe Denning's Last Day In Office
Last Updated: 5:53 PM 11/15/11 - "About six and half hours left," says Mayor Joe Denning, as he looks down at his watch.
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Kentucky Joins States Seeking Relief From No Child Left Behind
Last Updated: 2:30 PM 11/15/11 - Eleven states seek relief from No Child Left Behind.
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