The Kentucky Young Democrats will host its annual convention in Covington this weekend, starting Friday evening. This year’s convention is hosted by Northern Kentucky Young Democrats (NKYD) through Sunday. The convention is being held at the RiverCenter Marriott. On Friday evening, the NKYD and KYD executive committees will host a reception at 7 […]
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Edelen, Grimes in Town as Young Democrats Kick Off State Convention in Covington
The Kentucky Young Democrats will host its annual convention in Covington this weekend, starting Friday evening. This year’s convention is hosted by Northern Kentucky Young Democrats (NKYD) through Sunday. The convention is being held at the RiverCenter Marriott. On Friday evening, the NKYD and KYD executive committees will host a reception at 7 […]
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Capitol Notes: Minimum Wage, Felony Expungement Bills Pass Committees
From the Kentucky Legislative Research Commission: Minimum wage bill clears House committee Legislation that would raise the state’s minimum hourly wage of $7.25 to $10.10 by July 2016 has cleared the House Labor and Industry Committee. The wage would be increased incrementally to $8.10 an hour this July, $9.15 per hour in July 2015, and […]
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Capitol Notes: Minimum Wage, Felony Expungement Bills Pass Committees
From the Kentucky Legislative Research Commission: Minimum wage bill clears House committee Legislation that would raise the state’s minimum hourly wage of $7.25 to $10.10 by July 2016 has cleared the House Labor and Industry Committee. The wage would be increased incrementally to $8.10 an hour this July, $9.15 per hour in July 2015, and […]
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Report: Only Half of Kentucky Kindergarten Students Ready to Learn
Governor Steve Beshear announced Thursday that 49 percent of students started kindergarten this school year ready to learn and succeed. However, nearly 26,000 students entered school unprepared for kindergarten work. “From day one, these students may be at a disadvantage; they are behind, and some lack the foundational skills on which to build,” Gov. Beshear said. “Too often, […]
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Report: Only Half of Kentucky Kindergarten Students Ready to Learn
Governor Steve Beshear announced Thursday that 49 percent of students started kindergarten this school year ready to learn and succeed. However, nearly 26,000 students entered school unprepared for kindergarten work. “From day one, these students may be at a disadvantage; they are behind, and some lack the foundational skills on which to build,” Gov. Beshear said. “Too often, […]
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Woman Leaves Credit Card at Olive Garden, Later Sees Server Buying TV
A woman left her credit card at an Olive Garden in Richmond, Kentucky and later spotted her server using it to buy a television at a nearby Walmart, according to police. The woman was notified that her card was being used to make a $700 purchase at the big box retailer and she decided to […]
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Woman Leaves Credit Card at Olive Garden, Later Sees Server Buying TV
A woman left her credit card at an Olive Garden in Richmond, Kentucky and later spotted her server using it to buy a television at a nearby Walmart, according to police. The woman was notified that her card was being used to make a $700 purchase at the big box retailer and she decided to […]
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Shop & Share Event to Help Domestic Violence Victims
First Lady Jane Beshear is encouraging Kentuckians to volunteer and participate in the sixth Annual “Shop & Share” day, a one-day goods drive to benefit Kentucky Domestic Violence Association (KDVA) shelters across the state. The drive will be held at Kentucky Kroger, Food City and Super Dollar Discount Food stores this Saturday, Feb. 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. […]
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Shop & Share Event to Help Domestic Violence Victims
First Lady Jane Beshear is encouraging Kentuckians to volunteer and participate in the sixth Annual “Shop & Share” day, a one-day goods drive to benefit Kentucky Domestic Violence Association (KDVA) shelters across the state. The drive will be held at Kentucky Kroger, Food City and Super Dollar Discount Food stores this Saturday, Feb. 1, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. […]
