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Put Richie In (Jail)

Okay, obviously the majority of this is a failure to properly account for surplusing of old items. But 3 laptops issued directly to Richie Farmer in a two day period? That’s significant. Looks like newly elected auditor Adam Edelen may … Continue reading

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Pressure Increases to Rescue Kentucky’s Horse Industry

87 % of Kentuckians can’t agree the sky is blue. But they agree that David Williams’ attack on Kentucky’s horse industry needs to stop. More precisely, 87 % of Kentuckians agree Kentucky voters should decide on expanded gaming. Expanded gaming … Continue reading

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Expanded Gaming in 2012

First, from last week, Representative Keene’s bill: The actual text of his bill can be found here. Longtime Lexington horseman and retired county clerk Don Blevins shares his thoughts: Rep. Keene has pre-filed a bill allowing for referendums in counties … Continue reading

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The First Night of Hanukkah

The Ethnic Kentuckian shares thoughts on the season… Share on Facebook

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Rupp Renovation

Admittedly, calling it “Rupp Renovation” is a misnomer. The proposal is not about Rupp. First, the politically tone-deaf Lexington Mayor Jim Gray said that Lexington would be seeking $20 million from the state for a downtown renovation project. Tone-deaf because … Continue reading

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Food for Thought for GOP State Senate Candidates, by the Numbers

On Tuesday, as Senate President David Williams got close enough to touch the inaugural podium, were other Republicans thinking of how Williams’ loss might reverberate into 2012? Ryan Alessi runs the numbers: In this fall’s governor’s race, Republican Senate President … Continue reading

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Saturday Morning, 9:30 a.m.: Lexington Christmas Parade

Come on down, and join Lexington Democratic supporters and elected leaders at Main and Midland on Saturday morning at 9:30 a.m. The parade starts at 10, proceeds straight down Main and ends at Centre Point. Who knows? Maybe even David … Continue reading

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Stumbo: Expanded Gaming Must Start in Senate

The only question is, will the Indiana defender and killer of Kentucky jobs (aka Senate President David Williams) be overthrown, or will he continue to protect his Indiana casinos at Kentucky’s expense? Unlike nice guy Jody Richards, Kentucky’s Speaker of … Continue reading

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