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Beshear pushes for statewide smoking ban
As Gov. Steve Beshear continues his crusade for a statewide smoking ban in restaurants and other public places, Jessamine lawmakers are not overly supportive of the governor’s stance. “I don’t think it will pass; I don’t think...Tags: Tom Buford, Executive Branch, Laws, Government, Local Government
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50 Years Ago: Feb. 16, 2013
Feb. 16, 1963 ¿¿¿ LOUISVILLE (AP) — The Nunn-Lawrence ticket for governor and lieutenant governor, endorsed by several Republican leaders, is officially launched. Louis Nunn, Glasgow attorney, announced his candidacy for the GOP nomination for...
Tags: Executive Branch, Government, Elections, Politics
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Frank X Walker named Kentucky Poet Laureate
FRANKFORT — Gov. Steve Beshear has appointed Lexington poet, author and teacher Frank X Walker as Kentucky poet laureate for 2013-14, the Kentucky Arts Council announced today. Walker, a native of Danville, will be formally inducted during a...
Tags: Executive Branch, Culture, Colleges and Universities, Education, Government
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GUEST COLUMN: Cuts to state programs will hurt children
Guest ColumnistOn Jan. 29, the state announced an $86 million cut in childcare assistance for low-income working parents. Also included in the cuts are subsidies to relatives raising abused or neglected children. That’s quite a statement for a governor who hung...Tags: Abusive Behavior, Executive Branch, Head Start, Personal Income, Education
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Education briefs for Jan. 31
EJMS to host regional Governor’s Cup contest East Jessamine Middle School will host 15 local schools Saturday, Feb. 2, at the 16th Region Governor’s Cup Competition, an academic event sponsored by the Kentucky Association for Academic...Tags: Executive Branch, Government, Forbes.com LLC, Middle Schools, Human Interest
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War of 1812 Bicentennial: Kentucky enters the war
Editor's note: This is the unabridged version of the condensed article that appeared in the Jan. 17 Interior Journal. This article is the first in a series to commemorate the War of 1812 Bicentennial. The Congress of the United States has...
Tags: Wars and Interventions, Unrest, Conflicts and War, William Henry Harrison, United Kingdom, American Revolutionary War (1775-1783)
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Senator Palmer: Taxes will top General Assembly agenda
The Kentucky General Assembly will begin the first part of the 2013 30-day session Jan. 8, and Sen. R.J. Palmer, D-28, said tax reform, the possible legalization of hemp and school safety could all be targeted by legislators. “I have discussed...
Tags: Personal Weapon Control, Jerry Abramson , Tax Credits, Agriculture, Government
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Governor and first lady to visit Boyle County High School
Gov. Steve Beshear and First Lady Jane Beshear will be at Boyle County High School at 10 a.m. Dec. 20 to congratulate all Boyle County students and staff on being recognized as a District of Distinction in Kentucky. The district earned the title for...
Tags: Executive Branch, Government, Steve Beshear, Politics
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Buford: ARC system must be put in place for state pension plan
mmoore@jessaminejournal.comKentucky lawmakers will have much to digest during the 2013 short session of the General Assembly, which will kick off Tuesday. The state’s pension fund and its $30 billion shortfall is at the top of the “to do” list, said state Sen....Tags: Tom Buford, Car Repair and Maintenance Tips, Culture, Human Rights, Democratic Party
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State Rep. Mayfield talks about 2013 Kentucky General Assembly session
The Winchester SunState Rep. Donna Mayfield, R-Winchester, will begin her second term in Frankfort Jan. 8, and she is optimistic about what can be accomplished this year, despite the short 30-day session. “I’d like to see us accomplish what we need to...Tags: Personal Weapon Control, Jerry Abramson , Career and Workplace, Government, Interior Policy
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Decorating duo: Father-daughter team up at Old Governor's Mansion
jbrummett@amnews.comFRANKFORT — Joe Martin of Danville is a wisecracker from the first answer. When asked how it came about he was decorating a room in the Old Governor’s Mansion, Martin quips, “They wanted the best.” His daughter, Mary Cynthia...Tags: Executive Branch, Government, Holidays, Politics
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50 Years Ago: Nov. 24, 2012
Nov. 24, 1962 Dr. and Mrs. Charles Hazelrigg and children, Danville, were guests of Mr. and Mrs. E.W. Hedrick, West Hickman Street. Mrs.¿Howard Rogers, Mrs. Herman Neely and Mrs. William Rose were inducted as new members of the Winchester Lioness Club...
Tags: Executive Branch, Government, Primaries, Elections, Politics
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