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Republican Senate President David Williams appointed to judgeship in southern Ky.
Associated PressFRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Gov. Steve Beshear got rid of his chief political rival in the Legislature on Friday by luring him out of Frankfort with a higher-paying job as a circuit judge in southern Kentucky. The Democratic governor appointed Republican...Tags: Robert Stivers, Lawyers, Crime, Law and Justice, Elections, Dan Kelly
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Democrats rally for support in Clark County
The Winchester SunAccording to Kentucky First Lady Jane Beshear, this year’s election “couldn’t be a more important election for the people of Clark County.” Beshear made an appearance Thursday night at the annual Clark County Democratic Rally at...Tags: Parties and Movements, Elections, Republican Party, Democratic Party, Ben Chandler
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Business Briefs: Oct. 16, 2012
Columnist serves as featured speaker Bob Martin, Emeritus Boles Professor of Economics at Centre College, and a contributing columnist for The Advocate-Messenger, was a featured speaker Wednesday at the National Academies of Science/Engineering in...
Tags: New Products, Periodicals, Human Interest, Haiti Earthquake (2010), Science and Technology
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GUEST COLUMN: Bailout for state pensions? Say it ain't so!
Contributing WriterCould it be that one of the reasons Kentucky’s political leaders continue to kick the commonwealth’s can of unfunded pension liabilities down the road is because they are counting on a bailout from the federal government? Why not? If...Tags: Cato Corporation, Interior Policy, Pension and Welfare, Pat Quinn, Automotive Equipment
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Beshear helps kick off debate day in Danville
Gov. Steve Beshear was part of a group that lit the fuse on a long day of lead-up to the 9 p.m. vice presidential clash between Joe Biden and Paul Ryan. Speaking at the Danville Community Arts Center for a vice presidential debate preview hosted by...
Tags: Bill Clinton, Elections, Joe Biden, Democratic Party, Republican Party
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Kentucky governor showcases state at reception for VP debate
kpeek@amnews.comGov. Steve Beshear hosted a media reception Wednesday night for those in town to cover the vice-presidential debate, offering visitors the opportunity to sample Kentucky bourbon and taste food grown in the state. “This is obviously an exciting...Tags: Executive Branch, Government, Politics
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Justice not so swift in replacing Judge Weddle
tkleffman@amnews.comLIBERTY — Efforts to replace late Casey Circuit Judge James G. Weddle, who died two months ago, finally began to take shape Friday when Gov. Steve Beshear appointed four members to the judicial nominating committee that serves the 29th Judicial...Tags: Lawyers, Crime, Law and Justice, Judges, Elections, Justice System
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News Brief for Sept. 25, 2012
Agricultural development funds awarded FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Agricultural Development Board, chaired by Gov. Steve Beshear, has approved $2,251,164 in 23 agricultural diversification projects across the commonwealth during its September board...
Tags: Economy, Business and Finance, Finance
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GUEST COLUMN: Who gets to decide what's "fair?"
Contributing Writer“Fairness” is a term getting thrown around during the current campaign season more than a football at a Cards vs. Cats game. President Obama has even made it the centerpiece of his re-election campaign, using rhetoric filled with talk of...Tags: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Environmental Politics, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Health Insurance Cost, Mining
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Government health exchanges: What's the rush?
Guest ColumnistDespite Kentuckians’ great consternation over the current administration’s determined efforts to push states down the treacherous path of an all-out paternalistic nightmare, Gov. Steve Beshear has already accepted $67 million — more than...Tags: Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Health Insurance Cost, Insurance, Executive Branch, Government
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Palmer: Serving as delegate at DNC `an honor'
Sen. R.J. Palmer called his first trip to the Democratic National Convention an honor. As one of two delegates from Clark County, Palmer said the convention has proven local Democrats are as active as any party members. “There’s a few...
Tags: Bill Clinton, Elections, 2012 Democratic National Convention, Democratic Party, Deval Patrick
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Lancaster gets grant for body armor, rifles
LANCASTER — The city of Lancaster has been awarded $12,250 from the state Law Enforcement Protection Program (LEPP) to purchase body armor vests and patrol rifles for its police department, Gov. Steve Beshear announced Friday. Under LEPP,...
Tags: Crime, Law and Justice, Law Enforcement, Unrest, Conflicts and War, Weaponry
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