WHAS - Blogs - Political Blog http://www.whas11.com/community/blogs/political-blog RSS Feed for WHAS - Blogs - Political Blog en-us Fri, 10 Feb 2012 04:44:02 GMT Expanded gambling debate fires up despite no amendment filed http://www.whas11.com/community/blogs/political-blog/Beshear-pushing-for-expanding-gaming-138996539.html Beshear has pushed for casino-style gambling as a way to curb the state's budget problems. Protesters trespass on Sherman Minton Bridge http://www.whas11.com/community/blogs/political-blog/Protestors-on-Sherman-Minton-Bridge-say--139030449.html 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. Alternative dropout bill clears state Senate http://www.whas11.com/community/blogs/political-blog/Alternative-dropout-bill-clears-state-Senate-139042504.html Local school districts could raise the dropout age to 18 under a bill that's now heading to the House for consideration. Legislative agency to appeal redistricting case http://www.whas11.com/community/blogs/political-blog/Legislative-agency-to-appeal-redistricting-case-139035744.html The Legislative Research Commission will appeal a judge's ruling that found newly drawn legislative districts to be unconstitutional. Legislation limbo lamentation http://www.whas11.com/community/blogs/political-blog/Legislation-limbo-138773914.html 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. Momentum builds behind bill to legalize hemp farming in Kentucky http://www.whas11.com/community/blogs/political-blog/Momentum-builds-behind-bill-to-legalize-hemp-farming-in-Kentucky-138756579.html Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Comer says the majority of Kentucky residents want to explore hemp as an alternative to tobacco farming. Five finalists for LMPD Chief, Fischer is keeping options open http://www.whas11.com/community/blogs/political-blog/Five-Finalists-for-Police-Chief-Named-138641934.html Mayor Greg Fischer made it official today, announcing the names of four men and one woman. Bourbon industry booms despite economic recession http://www.whas11.com/community/blogs/political-blog/Bourbon-industry-booms-despite-economic-recession-138603639.html 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. Former Ag Commisioner files for unemployment http://www.whas11.com/community/blogs/political-blog/Former-Ag-Commisioner-files-for-unemployment-138550559.html Thursday morning's Courier Journal reports the State Agriculture Department has Farmer's unemployment application but cannot release it. GOP's Thayer says he'll accept 'political risk' for sake of gambling vote http://www.whas11.com/community/blogs/political-blog/GOPs-Thayer-says-hell-accept-political-risk-for-sake-of-gambling-vote-138520954.html "It may be a political risk," acknowledged Sen. Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown)