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Feb 9, 2012 by Joe Arnold
Expanded gambling debate fires up despite no amendment filed
Beshear has pushed for casino-style gambling as a way to curb the state's budget problems.
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Feb 9, 2012 by Adam Walser
Protesters trespass on Sherman Minton Bridge
A group of protesters interrupted work by walking up on the bridge, which is against the law - they said it's his organization's goal to bring attention to the plight of African Americans living in the shadow of the bridge.
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Feb 9, 2012 by AP
Alternative dropout bill clears state Senate
Local school districts could raise the dropout age to 18 under a bill that's now heading to the House for consideration.
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Feb 9, 2012 by AP
Legislative agency to appeal redistricting case
The Legislative Research Commission will appeal a judge's ruling that found newly drawn legislative districts to be unconstitutional.
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Feb 6, 2012 by Joe Arnold
Legislation limbo lamentation
The wait for a redistricting challenge to be resolved, coupled with a hesitancy by lawmakers to debate politically sensitive issues has resulted in a logjam of legislation in Frankfort.
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Feb 6, 2012 by WHAS11
Momentum builds behind bill to legalize hemp farming in Kentucky
Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Comer says the majority of Kentucky residents want to explore hemp as an alternative to tobacco farming.
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Feb 3, 2012 by Joe Arnold
Five finalists for LMPD Chief, Fischer is keeping options open
Mayor Greg Fischer made it official today, announcing the names of four men and one woman.
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Feb 2, 2012 by AP/Joe Arnold
Bourbon industry booms despite economic recession
Gov. Steve Beshear says Kentucky's bourbon industry has undergone its largest expansion since prohibition over the past two years, despite an economic recession that proved bothersome to most other employers in the state.
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Feb 2, 2012 by Joe Arnold
Former Ag Commisioner files for unemployment
Thursday morning's Courier Journal reports the State Agriculture Department has Farmer's unemployment application but cannot release it.
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Feb 1, 2012 by Joe Arnold
GOP's Thayer says he'll accept 'political risk' for sake of gambling vote
"It may be a political risk," acknowledged Sen. Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown)
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Feb 1, 2012 by Joe Arnold
Louisville archbishop: Federal health care law is 'severe assault on religious liberty'
"We cannot - we will not - comply with this unjust law," Kurtz said, "People of faith cannot be made second class citizens."
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Feb 1, 2012 by Joe Arnold
Expanded gambling foes say Beshear has given up on bill
"You don't insult the head of the chamber you're counting on to pass your bill unless you have already given up on it yourself."
