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ITM '73: Hereabouts
Here’s a regularly occurring “Hereabouts” column from April 19, 1973, by Robert T. Baughman. “Hereabouts” rounded up tidbits of opinion and conversations from around Lincoln County and turned it all into an enjoyable...
Tags: Primaries, Elections, Weather, NASA, Weather Reports
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The Journal's thumbs up, thumbs down
Up No one said it was going to happen quickly, but thumbs up for the movement on the I-75 connector project. As reported in this week’s edition, officials have identified eight possible “zones” that might be suitable routes for a new...Tags: Labor Legislation, Education, Career and Workplace
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Election deadline nearing for May races
The Winchester SunCandidates hoping to run for state or local offices in the May 22 primary have until 4 p.m. Tuesday to file. In local elections, Clark County Clerk Anita Jones said, registered voters in Winchester will cast ballots in the non-partisan city commission...Tags: Local Elections, Primaries, Elections, Jamestown (Jamestown, Virginia), Politics
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Fiscal Court gives initial approval to district boundary changes
Tuesday, the Lincoln County Fiscal Court approved the first reading of an ordinance that would realign the county's voting precincts to more evenly distribute voters in each district as required by state election laws. A committee worked with County Clerk...Tags: Railway Accidents, Transportation Accidents
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Local option petition circulating in Junction City
dbrock@amnews.comJUNCTION CITY — A petition is circulating at local gas stations that seeks to legalize alcohol sales in Junction City, taking advantage of the city’s recent upgrade in classification. If the petition is certified by the county clerk and...Tags: Lifestyle and Leisure, 2010 Census, Elections, Downstream Oil and Gas Activities, Voting
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Turnout in Clark County surpasses projections
Clark County voters followed the majority of voters statewide Tuesday in re-electing Democrat Gov. Steve Beshear to a second term as he handily defeated Republican challenger David Williams.
Clark County’s voter turnout surpassed expectations,...Tags: Local Elections, Harvard University, Elections, Steve Beshear, Politics
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Election Day: Here's the lineup for Kentucky primary races
A Kentucky governor’s race is usually a major political event, but judging by the few absentee ballots that have been cast, county and state election officials are expecting turnout to be light in Tuesday’s primary election.
One reason is...Tags: Kentucky, Agriculture, Voting, Government, Judges
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Morning turnout slim for Tuesday primary election
dbrock@amnews.comState election officials predicted 10 percent voter turnout or less today, and several Boyle County precincts saw fewer than 10 voters total during the first hour-and-a-half the polls were open. Low absentee voting indicated voters may be few and far...Tags: Executive Branch, Local Elections, Primaries, Voting, Steve Beshear
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Two looks at Florida Democrats
Central Florida Political PulseThe Florida Democratic Party's past and present read like the Chicago Cubs' chronic woes in an analysis written by the Sun-Sentinel's Anthony Man: -- Despite having a sizable lead in voter registrations, they hold just 69 of 193 state and federal...Tags: Executive Branch, Elections, Politics, Government, Bill Nelson
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News media clashes: Columnist swims against the tide on some issues
It goes against the grain to go against the grain, especially when government authorities are slapping journalists around. I have spent my entire adult life nurturing an adversarial relationship, often bitterly adversarial, with government. It is the...
Tags: The Washington Post, Cheshire, Voting, Journalism, U.S. Supreme Court
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Democrats have ruined Illinois
Democrats are poisoning Illinois and Chicago. Maybe it's too obvious to state, but it isn't said often enough. Or barely at all. Democrats have locked up the city and the state. They have supermajorities in both houses of the Illinois legislature. The...
Tags: Chicago Mayor, Illinois General Assembly, Planned Parenthood, Chicago Transit Authority, Michael Madigan
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Harris passes Politics 101, keeps gay marriage bill alive
It would have been satisfying — or at least a minor consolation for a stinging defeat — had Democratic state Rep. Greg Harris of Chicago called for a vote Friday night in Springfield on his bill to legalize same-sex marriage. Satisfying in...
Tags: Same-Sex Marriage, Elections, Pat Quinn, Politics, Social Issues
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Sep 30, 2011
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Jul 19, 2011
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Nov 9, 2011
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May 15, 2011
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May 17, 2011
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Jun 14, 2013
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Jun 8, 2013
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Jun 4, 2013
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Jun 4, 2013
|Column| Chicago Tribune
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