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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."
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Feb 1, 2012 by Associated Press
Head injury training would be required of coaches
Coaches would be required to be trained on how to recognize and treat concussions and other head injuries under legislation proposed by Democratic state Rep. Joni Jenkins of Shively.
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The Rant: Welfare drug testing, the lack of winter
Hey Kentuckiana, we want to know what gets you fired up! So, WHAS11 and WHAS11.com are bringing you The Rant.
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Feb 1, 2012 by WHAS11
Ky. budget cuts could affect programs senior citizens depend on
Some proposed budget cuts in the state of Kentucky could mean big changes for some programs senior citizens depend on. The Department of Aging and Independent Living is facing a six percent cut.
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Feb 1, 2012 by Associated Press
Gambling debate in Ky. devolves into mudslinging
Gov. Steve Beshear is accusing Senate President David Williams of "intimidations and threats" against pro-gambling lawmakers in an attempt to stymie efforts to get a constitutional amendment on the November ballot that could legalize casinos in Ky.
