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Tue May 18 16:48:55 PDT 2010 by Associated Press

Paul wins Ky. Sen. primary in test of tea party

Rand Paul overwhelmed Republican establishment favorite Trey Grayson in the Republican primary for U.S. Senate, a closely watched race that was a test of the tea party movement's strength.

Tue May 25 16:47:48 PDT 2010 by Associated Press

Rand Paul plans campaign shake-up after gaffes

Rand Paul said Tuesday he's planning a campaign staff shake-up a week after a round of interviews in which he dismayed fellow Republicans by discussing his views on racial segregation.

Sat Oct 16 20:28:43 PDT 2010 by Associated Press

$1 million edge for Paul in summer fundraising

U.S. Senate candidate Rand Paul has released a campaign finance report showing the Republican took in $2.7 million for the three months ending Sept. 30, about $1 million more than his Democratic opponent Jack Conway.

Tue Jun 28 12:06:54 PDT 2011 by Associated Press

Hearing reset for July 12 in Farmer divorce case

Rebecca Farmer filed for divorce in April, saying their marriage is broken. She gave no reason why.

Tue Aug 02 04:53:20 PDT 2011 by Associated Press

AP: Beshear aide leaked firing to coal company

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) A coal mining official says an aide to Gov. Steve Beshear told him in 2009 that a state regulator unpopular with the coal industry was about to be fired

Tue Aug 02 05:03:23 PDT 2011 by Associated Press

Williams' in-law gives $1 million to Republican Governor's Association

The father-in-law of Republican gubernatorial candidate David Williams has made a $1 million contribution to the Republican Governor's Association.

Tue Aug 16 11:16:53 PDT 2011 by Associated Press

Farmer's divorce trial set for after Election Day

Farmer's wife, Rebecca, took the unusual step of filing for divorce in the midst of Kentucky's gubernatorial election. She hasn't said why she wants a divorce.

Thu Aug 25 12:55:03 PDT 2011 by Associated Press

Huckabee coming to Ky. to campaign for P'Pool

Republican attorney general candidate Todd P’Pool will get some help on the campaign trail from former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee.

Thu Sep 22 12:00:34 PDT 2011 by Associated Press

Obama targets Boehner, McConnell on home turf

Employing in-your-face politics, President Barack Obama sold his jobs plan Thursday from the turf of the top Republicans on Capitol Hill, combatively calling them out by name to demand action.

Tue Nov 08 16:51:34 PST 2011 by Associated Press

Grimes elected Kentucky secretary of state

With 51 percent of precincts reporting, Grimes had 269,193 votes or 64 percent, to Republican Bill Johnson's 150,997 votes or 36 percent.

Tue Jan 03 08:55:29 PST 2012 by Associated Press

Gambling, bridges, redistricting stir start of Ky legislature

Lawmakers convened the 2012 session of the General Assembly on Tuesday and prepared to tackle a litany of divisive issues including legislative and congressional redistricting and a renewed push to allow casino-style gambling in Kentucky.

Sun Jan 22 13:51:35 PST 2012 by Associated Press

Gambling MIA after 3 weeks of legislative action

Gov. Steve Beshear's efforts to get lawmakers to approve a "simple" constitutional amendment to open Kentucky to casino-style gambling have been complicated by a bitter partisan fight over legislative redistricting.

Wed Jan 25 14:04:07 PST 2012 by Associated Press

Ind. set up to be 1st right-to-work state in more than 10 yrs. after House of Reps. vote

Indiana's Republican-controlled House of Representatives has cleared the way for Indiana to become the first right-to-work state in the traditionally union-heavy Rust Belt.

Tue Jan 31 13:21:54 PST 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.

Tue Jan 31 14:21:41 PST 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.

Tue Feb 28 12:45:23 PST 2012 by Associated Press

House passes Amish buggy legislation

The House has passed legislation that would allow the Amish to use reflective tape on their horse-drawn buggies rather than bright orange triangular signs that some object to on religious grounds.

Tue Feb 28 13:13:12 PST 2012 by Associated Press

Beshear heralds acceptance of common core standards in education

Kentucky's first-in the-nation acceptance of common core standards in education ranks as a "defining step" in its efforts to develop world-class schools, Gov. Steve Beshear told a conference on Tuesday.

Tue Mar 13 11:13:45 PDT 2012 by Associated Press

House committee rejects bullying legislation

A bill to protect students from bullying by their classmates has died in the House Education Committee because of concerns by some lawmakers that it would give "special rights" to gay students.

Fri Mar 23 06:46:32 PDT 2012 by Associated Press

No lack of tradition in this regional semifinal; fans get ready

On Friday night, the Wildcats will be matched in an NCAA regional semifinal against one of the few college basketball programs that can give them a run when it comes to passion and tradition.

Tue Apr 10 11:12:18 PDT 2012 by Associated Press

Santorum suspends campaign for president

Bowing to the inevitable, Rick Santorum quit the presidential campaign Tuesday, clearing the way for Mitt Romney to claim the Republican nomination.

Wed Apr 11 08:59:40 PDT 2012 by Associated Press

Lugar, Mourdock prepare for lone Senate debate

Bowing to the inevitable, Rick Santorum quit the presidential campaign Tuesday, clearing the way for Mitt Romney to claim the Republican nomination.

Thu Apr 12 08:34:03 PDT 2012 by Associated Press

Ky. lawmakers have much to do on final day of session

Bowing to the inevitable, Rick Santorum quit the presidential campaign Tuesday, clearing the way for Mitt Romney to claim the Republican nomination.

Fri Apr 13 10:51:04 PDT 2012 by Associated Press

Ky. special session to begin Monday for roads, drug bill

Beshear blamed Republican Senate President David Williams for thwarting passage of the bills. Williams pointed his finger back at Beshear, claiming he was playing politics.

Mon Apr 16 07:57:22 PDT 2012 by Associated Press

Lawmakers returning to Frankfort for another round

Beshear blamed Republican Senate President David Williams for thwarting passage of the bills. Williams pointed his finger back at Beshear, claiming he was playing politics.

Sun Sep 16 14:31:37 PDT 2012 by Associated Press

Ind. Rep. says more oversight needed on specialty license plate spending

The chairman of a legislative panel reviewing Indiana's more than 85 specialty license plates says more oversight is needed to ensure that the groups spend the money they receive from the plates appropriately.

Tue Nov 27 17:16:20 PST 2012 by Associated Press

Stivers chosen as president of Ky. Senate

Republicans in the Kentucky Senate have chosen Robert Stivers of Manchester to be the chamber's new president.

Thu Dec 27 07:42:32 PST 2012 by Associated Press

From Twinkies to foie gras: The year in food

It was a year when drought crippled farmers while Californians clamored for foie gras. Twinkies died and Paula Deen endorsed a diabetes drug. Which is to say, it was a year when the unlikely was the norm.

Fri Dec 28 07:07:44 PST 2012 by Associated Press

What happens when we go over the fiscal cliff?

A look at why it's so hard for Republicans and Democrats to compromise on urgent matters of taxes and spending, and what happens if they fail to meet their deadline.

Mon Jan 07 08:01:48 PST 2013 by Associated Press

Major decisions await Kentucky lawmakers in coming weeks

Lawmakers will face big issues when they convene a legislative session on Tuesday.

Mon Mar 25 15:49:20 PDT 2013 by Associated Press

Ky. may deregulate landline service amid concerns

Lawmakers have two days to vote a bill that would loosen a requirement that telephone companies provide low-cost line service to all customers.

Sun Apr 28 18:49:01 PDT 2013 by Associated Press

In a first, black voter turnout rate passes whites

WASHINGTON (AP) — America's blacks voted at a higher rate than other minority groups in 2012 and by most measures surpassed the white turnout for the first time, reflecting a deeply polarized presidential election in which blacks strongly supported B

Mon Apr 29 11:22:05 PDT 2013 by Associated Press

McConnell unveils measure to help coal industry

Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has unveiled legislation aimed at forcing the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to expedite the process for coal companies seeking permits to open new mines.

Sun May 05 19:46:21 PDT 2013 by Associated Press

Ky. Education Department moves to paper tests

LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) -- After problems with online testing last week, the Kentucky Department of Education is moving to pencil-and-paper tests.

Thu May 09 18:10:42 PDT 2013 by Associated Press

Prosecutor opposes long delay of Farmer's trial

A prosecutor is objecting to delaying University of Kentucky basketball icon Richie Farmer's federal criminal trial until February.

Tue May 21 13:45:01 PDT 2013 by Associated Press

Ky. protesters take aim at IRS

Tea party activists have rallied outside a federal building in Louisville, chanting it's time for the IRS to go because of its extra scrutiny of conservative groups.

Tue Oct 12 19:19:37 PDT 2010 by The Associated Press

Last trapped Chilean miner rescued; ordeal ends

Beginning at midnight and sometimes as quickly as once every 40 minutes, the men climbed into a slender cage nearly a half-mile underground and made a smooth ascent into fresh air.

Sun Jan 23 18:36:01 PST 2011 by Roger Alford, Associated Press

Holsclaw to enter governor's race

Republican Bobbie Holsclaw, a proven vote-getter in Louisville where she has been elected county clerk four times, said Sunday she plans to enter the governor's race.

Sun Feb 06 13:26:51 PST 2011 by Associated Press Writer

Ky. set to consider changes to farm broker laws

Kentucky Senate Agriculture Committee Chairman David Givens, R-Greensburg, hopes to rerelease proposals soon to be heard at his next scheduled committee meeting on Thursday.

Sun Feb 06 13:31:40 PST 2011 by Associated Press Writer

Ind. treasurer says he'll run against Sen. Lugar

Lugar last month announced plans to seek a seventh six-year term next year.

Tue Feb 22 11:57:18 PST 2011 by Associated Press Writer

Motion to dismiss filed in Senate scuffle case

Profitt pleaded not guilty to the charge after the October 25 scuffle in a Lexington parking lot, during which 23-year-old Lauren Valley, an activist, was pulled down, her faced pinned to the concrete, was kicked and her head stepped on.

Fri Jun 03 08:59:00 PDT 2011 by Joe Arnold and Associated Press