Calling the rise in overdose deaths from heroin and other prescription pain-killers an “urgent public health crisis,” Attorney General Eric Holder vowed Monday that the Justice Department would combat the epidemic through a mix of enforcement and treatment efforts. As an added step, the Attorney General is also encouraging law enforcement agencies to train and […]
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Rick Robinson: Prayers for the People
This column is written by Rick Robinson and originally appeared at Rare. I’ve risen and fallen in faith so many times in my life I suspect that when I eventually show up at the Pearly Gates, St. Peter’s scorecard on me will closely resemble a game board for Chutes and Ladders. Thus, it was with […]
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Rick Robinson: Prayers for the People
This column is written by Rick Robinson and originally appeared at Rare. I’ve risen and fallen in faith so many times in my life I suspect that when I eventually show up at the Pearly Gates, St. Peter’s scorecard on me will closely resemble a game board for Chutes and Ladders. Thus, it was with […]
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Rick Robinson: Prayers for the People
This column is written by Rick Robinson and originally appeared at Rare. I’ve risen and fallen in faith so many times in my life I suspect that when I eventually show up at the Pearly Gates, St. Peter’s scorecard on me will closely resemble a game board for Chutes and Ladders. Thus, it was with […]
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Massie: No Federal Funds for Brent Spence Project
Congressman Thomas Massie said Thursday morning that there would be no federal funds available for the Brent Spence Bridge. In a conference call with reporters, including The River City News, Massie said there was “no magic pot of money”. “So people shouldn’t expect that Washington, DC in the next two years is going to come in […]
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Massie: No Federal Funds for Brent Spence Project
Congressman Thomas Massie said Thursday morning that there would be no federal funds available for the Brent Spence Bridge. In a conference call with reporters, including The River City News, Massie said there was “no magic pot of money”. “So people shouldn’t expect that Washington, DC in the next two years is going to come in […]
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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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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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Poll: Kentucky Voters Support Increase in Minimum Wage, Senate Race a Toss-Up
A new poll out Wednesday shows that Kentucky voters support an increase in the minimum wage and that race for US Senate is a toss-up between Republican Mitch McConnell and Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes. Public Policy Polling interviewed 882 Kentucky voters, 52% of who were Democrats and 36% of who were Republicans. The minimum wage […]
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Poll: Kentucky Voters Support Increase in Minimum Wage, Senate Race a Toss-Up
A new poll out Wednesday shows that Kentucky voters support an increase in the minimum wage and that race for US Senate is a toss-up between Republican Mitch McConnell and Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes. Public Policy Polling interviewed 882 Kentucky voters, 52% of who were Democrats and 36% of who were Republicans. The minimum wage […]