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Lobbying Spending Hits $13 Million

Oct 02, 2012 at 01:45 pm by admin

Businesses and organizations are on track to set a new lobbying spending record in Kentucky.  In the first eight months of 2012, over $13.2 million was spent on lobbying.... Read More

Legislative pensions an issue in 2d House District campaign

Sep 12, 2012 at 04:03 pm by admin

HICKORY, KY – Today, in a joint press conference with other Republican candidates for state representative, Richard Heath, Republican from Mayfield in Kentucky’s S.... Read More

Reese' report exposes legislative pension boondoggle

Jun 15, 2012 at 12:58 pm by admin

Hospitals Lead as Health Care Tops Lobby Spending

May 31, 2011 at 01:34 pm by admin

In the first four months of 2011, about $7 million was spent lobbying the General Assembly.  $6.5 million was spent by about 660 employers of lobbyists, and $445,000 was.... Read More

Last week in the General Assembly

Mar 14, 2010 at 07:46 pm by admin

  With the 47th day of the 60 day session of the 2010 General Assembly coming up on Monday, the Governor has signed 12 bills and one resolution:  SB 19, 35.... Read More

Kentucky 2010 General Assembly and the Environmental Agenda (Strategic Geo-Political Considerations for Kentucky)

Jan 14, 2010 at 04:23 pm by admin

 Kentucky 2010 General Assembly and the Environmental Agenda   In a Post Copenhagen Era, Kentucky environmental politics will place the state at the forefront of a.... Read More

Legislature convenes

Jan 05, 2010 at 04:38 pm by admin

KY budget shortfall larger than anticipated

Dec 29, 2009 at 02:22 pm by admin

Governor: FY11-12 budget shortfall will reach unprecedented levels Medicaid and debt service alone push shortfall to $1.5 billion        &.... Read More

Legislative retirements - sweet and juicy

Aug 19, 2009 at 04:36 pm by admin

 Lowell Reese is playing his next round of whackamole with legislators in the second installment of his investigation of how sweet retirement can be – if only one.... Read More

Local legislators discuss slots vote

Jun 21, 2009 at 05:56 pm by admin

Rep. Melvin Henley voted against House Bill 2, the Governor's plan to put slots at Kentucky race tracks. Henley was fulfilling a pledge to local voters that he would not suppo.... Read More

Almost Like Sitting in the Gallery

Jun 17, 2009 at 01:07 pm by admin

As the Kentucky Senate and House of Representatives meet, KET offers extensive online and on-air coverage. During legislative sessions, Senate and House chambers and.... Read More

Paducah labor council endorses KCCFSA censure vote against KCTCS Board of Regents

May 08, 2009 at 09:22 am by admin

Paducah labor council endorses KCCFSA censure vote against KCTCS Board of Regents              &n.... Read More

Almost Like Sitting in the Gallery

Jan 08, 2009 at 01:03 pm by admin

As the Kentucky Senate and House of Representatives meet, KET offers extensive online and on-air coverage. During legislative sessions, Senate and House chambers and.... Read More