The November 6, 2012, General Election is only six weeks away, and Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes reports that Kentucky’s county clerks started sending absentee ballots to military and other eligible voters last week. “The process of receiving, filling out, and returning an absentee ballot can take weeks, especially for active-duty military members,” […]
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Adkins Says Massie Won’t Debate in Congressional Race
Bill Adkins, Democratic candidate for Congress in Northern Kentucky, says his Republican opponent, former Lewis County Judge-Executive Thomas Massie, will not commit to a debate. Adkins, a Williamstown attorney and former chairman of the Grant County Democratic Party, and Massie are running for the seat left open by Rep. Geoff Davis's announced retirement and then […]
Sen. Paul: “The election is over”
Senator Rand Paul of Kentucky thinks the Presidential election has already been decided: | “You know, I think — I’m in the minority here, but I think the election is over,” said Paul, who was on to promote his new book Government Bullies: How Everyday Americans Are Being Harassed, Abused, and Imprisoned by the Feds. […]
Conway Part of National Campaign Against Rx Drug Abuse
From the Office of the Attorney General of Kentucky: Attorney General Conway is pleased to be part of a new national action campaign to end prescription drug abuse among teenagers. As Co-Chair of the National Association of Attorneys General's (NAAG) Substance Abuse Committee, General Conway is joining with The Partnership at Drugfree.org as it […]
NKU Car Magnets Support Student Philanthropy
Northern Kentucky University Norse car magnets were introduced last year to raise money for the university’s nationally recognized student philanthropy classes. Now, for the first time, the magnets are available at NKU’s Barnes & Noble campus bookstore for just $5. “This is one more way to show your Norse Pride and support an innovative, […]
Kentucky Offers Tax Amnesty
Kentucky is launching a Tax Amnesty program allowing people or businesses who owe back taxes to the Commonwealth of Kentucky to pay with no fees or penalties. The threat of prosecution will be waived, and only half the interest owed will be due. “This program will generate much-needed revenue for vital services in Kentucky […]
Scott Student Graduates KSP “Drive to Stay Alive” Program
Scott High School student, Luke Kennison, was among twenty-three students throughout the state selected by Kentucky State Police to participate in the 'Drive to Stay Alive' (DTSA) academy. The program ran from Sept. 5 – 9, 2012 and was held at the KSP Headquarters in Frankfort. The 'Drive to Stay Alive' program teaches the […]
Kentucky Gets Great, Poor Results on Business Survey
The Commonwealth of Kentucky scored some high marks from CNBC, ranking first in the "cost of doing business" and fourth in the "cost of living". The state's overall ranking only reached number thirty-six, however, weighed down by positions of forty-fifth in "access to capital" and "quality of life", forty-first in "business friendliness", and thirty-eighth in […]
McDaniel Endorsed by Ludlow Mayor in State Senate Race
Ludlow Mayor Ken Wynn, a Democrat according to a press release, has endorsed Republican State Senate candidate Chris McDaniel in the 23rd District race. “I’m pleased to have the support of Mayor Wynn,” said McDaniel. “Mayor Wynn cares greatly for the citizens of Ludlow and aims to make his city, and Kenton County in general, […]
2 KY DUIs: One Man on a Mower, Another on a Horse
Two true blue Kentucky DUI stories emerged in the past week. First, a man in Winchester is arrested for driving under the influence on a lawn mower with a 6-year old passenger on board: According to court documents, Winchester Police received two calls Sunday evening after people saw him driving the mower with an alcoholic […]

