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Frankfort is buzzing with activity
As I write to you, I am wrapping up the first week of the 2013 General Assembly Session. Now, since this is a “short” session, when we adjourn Friday, we will not meet again until Feb. 5. The time is used to get new members, committee...Tags: United Kingdom, University of Kentucky, Colleges and Universities, Education, Kentucky Legislature
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The Journal's Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down
Up On Monday, the Jessamine County Historical Society pitched an idea to the Nicholasville City Commission to help with an effort to spruce up the city-run Maple Grove Cemetery. The gist of the proposal is this: The society would donate signage to...Tags: Pension and Welfare, Steve Beshear, Human Interest, Politics, Interior Policy
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Damron: House to take up redistricting during short session
kmckinney@jessaminejournal.comKentucky State House Representatives have much to tackle as they take on the 2013 General Assembly short session. Required redistricting that will split up Jessamine County and result in at least two House representatives for the county likely will be a...Tags: Stan Lee, Medical Procedures and Tests
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Hundreds gather to honor fallen firefighters two decades after tragic Jessamine accident
kmckinney@jessaminejournal.comFormer Jessamine County fire chief Mike Wheeler and firefighter Cecil Fain would never have believed hundreds of people would congregate in their honor, said Cecil’s brother, Doug Fain. “They would be amazed,” Fain said, looking around...Tags: Fires, Human Interest
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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: Health Insurance, Human Rights, Health Insurance Cost, Government, Democratic Party
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Beshear marks opening of widened U.S. 27 in Garrard County
kpeek@amnews.comPutting people before politics was the way the U.S. 27 expansion was completed, according to Gov. Steve Beshear during Monday’s ribbon-cutting ceremony in Lancaster. “We’re Kentuckians first and we’re Republicans and Democrats...Tags: Justice System, Executive Branch, Judges, John Wilson, Republican Party
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News Briefs for Dec. 3, 2012
Meeting set about Kennedy bridge changes A public information meeting on the proposed replacement of Kennedy Bridge over Herrington Lake on Ky. 152 will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, at Burgin Elementary School. The selected alignment for Ky. 152...
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Cause for celebration: Improved U.S. 27 a long time coming to Garrard County
kpeek@amnews.comLANCASTER — Putting people before politics was the way the U.S. 27 expansion was completed, Gov. Steve Beshear said Monday at a ribbon-cutting ceremony marking the completion of the project in northern Garrard County. “We’re Kentuckians...Tags: Justice System, Judges, John Wilson, Republican Party, Democratic Party
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Bob Damron squeaks by to enter 21st year as state Representative
brossi@jessaminejournal.comDespite divided results between the 2nd and 6th congressional districts, Jessamine County has chosen to re-elect Democratic incumbent Bob Damron as its state representative. “It was a hard fought race, and mostly it was a struggle because of who...Tags: Local Elections, Government, Elections, Public Officials, Politics
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54th District state representative race pits Harmon against Harmon
dbrock@amnews.comChallenger Barry Harmon says area needs representation Boyle County Jailer Barry Harmon said there are many reasons he decided to take on a four-term incumbent for the 54th District state representative seat, but one of the main things that spurred him...Tags: Government, Democratic Party, Social Issues, Prisons, Public Officials
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Mike Harmon gets the job done
We are writing this letter in support of re-electing State Rep. Mike Harmon. Mike is a man who listens to families and individuals when help is needed. As some may remember, our mother passed away in May 2007 due to the negligence of a personal...Tags: Republican Party, Democratic Party, Washington, DC, Brett Guthrie, Politics
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State Sen. Tom Buford appointed to the Kentucky War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission
news@jessaminejournal.comSenate President David L. Williams recently appointed state Sen. Tom Buford, R-Nicholasville, to the Kentucky War of 1812 Bicentennial Commission. The 18-member commission, which includes state agencies and at-large members, works on a broad range of...Tags: Unrest, Conflicts and War, Substance Abuse, War of 1812, Behavioral Conditions, American Revolutionary War (1775-1783)
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