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Lawmakers eye drug abuse in pre-filed bills for upcoming session
dbrock@amnews.comSeveral bills pre-filed by local lawmakers ahead of the Kentucky General Assembly's regular session next month deal with either drug use among recipients of state and federal funds, or limiting access to illegal drugs. A new version of District 36 Rep....Tags: Health, Substance Abuse, Medical Procedures and Tests, Lebanon, Prescription Drugs
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First Lady visits the Grand Theater in Lancaster
msimpson@amnews.comLANCASTER - Janetta Starnes' eyes widened as she looked upon the Grand Theater for the first time in more than 40 years. She remembered how the gold frame once housed Lancaster's silver screen, the balcony once buzzed with excitement, and the stage...Tags: Executive Branch, Government, Justice System, Gone with the Wind (movie), John Wilson
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Napier's drug bill is problematic, expensive
This year, Gov. Rick Scott of Florida pushed through his state legislature a bill requiring that all welfare recipients be tested for illegal drugs. Their findings are very interesting. Approximately two in 100 of those persons tested showed evidence...Tags: Government, Executive Branch, Rick Scott, Health, Medical Procedures and Tests
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Lancaster celebrates culmination of massive water line project
msimpson@amnews.comLANCASTER — Lancaster celebrated its investment in the resource on top of everyone's mind in Wednesday's heat — water. A ribbon cutting at city hall marked the completion of the last phase of a water system improvement project that replaced...Tags: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Water Supply, John Wilson, Plant Openings, Science and Technology
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Opposition speaks out, Garrard¿s U.S. 27 keeps four lanes
msimpson@amnews.comLANCASTER — The Kentucky Department of Highways has decided not to move forward with a plan to re-design road lanes on a portion of U.S. 27 in Lancaster. District 7 Branch Manager Matt Simpson said Tuesday that local opposition partially motivated...Tags: Justice System, Travel, John Wilson, Human Interest, Transportation
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Lancaster revitalization attracting business
msimpson@amnews.comLANCASTER — As the stretch of business on Campbell Street in Lancaster prepares for the holiday rush, local officials cut the ribbon on what they consider the biggest gift of all — the businesses themselves. Garrard County Chamber of...Tags: Justice System, Business, Judges, John Wilson, Restaurant and Catering Industry
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Help those who help themselves
This letter is in response to the possibility of all nationwide Community Actions being cut by our federal government. I see the elderly people who come into Bluegrass Community Action daily seeking help in paying their electric bills. These people are... -
Random drug testing excellent start for weeding out welfare defrauders
Journal columnistState Rep. Lonnie Napier of Lancaster has opened a political can of worms by introducing a bill in the state legislature that proposes random drug testing for those who receive welfare. I support his bill. Those against the idea say it may violate the...Tags: Crimes, Crime, Law and Justice, Interior Policy, Fraud, Labor Markets
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Welfare recipients should be drug-tested
State Rep. Lonnie Napier of Lancaster has opened a political can of worms by introducing a bill in the legislature that proposes random drug testing of those who receive welfare. I support his bill. Those against the idea say it may violate the Fourth...Tags: Crimes, Crime, Law and Justice, Interior Policy, Fraud, San Diego County (California)
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Buford, Damron open to Napier's controversial bill
lbutler@jessaminejournal.comWhen the Kentucky legisla-ture reconvenes next week to continue the 2011 session, lawmakers will be spending a lot of time pouring over proposed legislation — and it’s a daunting task with more than 300 bills and resolutions on the table....Tags: Elections, Health, Substance Abuse, Interior Policy, Tom Buford
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Kentucky gubernatorial candidates talk tax reform, smoking ban and drug testing at KPA forum
jkleppinger@jessaminejournal.comThree candidates for Kentucky governor appeared in Louisville Friday and sparred on issues including tax reform, a statewide smoking ban and a drug-testing requirement for those receiving public assistance. Republicans state Sen. David Williams, R-...Tags: Government, Kentucky, Elections, Taxation, Lawyers
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Random drug testing a reasonable solution for welfare recipients
Contributing columnistRep. Lonnie Napier of Lancaster has opened a political can of worms by introducing a bill in the state legislature that proposes random drug testing for those who receive welfare. I support his bill. Those against the idea say it may violate the Fourth...Tags: Crimes, Crime, Law and Justice, Interior Policy, Fraud, Labor Markets
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