Early rollouts of Real ID lead to long waits and delays
By Emily Laytham | Lexington Herald-Leader Early rollouts of the Real ID system have led to longer wait times and mass delays for Kentuckians seeking to renew or obtain their licenses in two pilot counties. The system, which includes more stringent requirements for driver’s...
Senate passes quasi pension bill, signed by governor
The state Senate followed the lead of the state House on Wednesday by passing the bill to address the rising pension costs of regional universities and quasi-governmental agencies, which was signed into law two hours later by Gov. Matt Bevin. House Bill 1 passed...
Public meetings to be held this week on $90 million Sherman Minton Renewal project
The connection between west Louisville and New Albany is going to get a $90 million makeover as part of a project called the Sherman Minton Renewal, and the public has two chances this week to provide input. Area residents can get a sneak preview...
House passes quasi pension bill over Democrats’ objections
The state House passed a bill on Monday by a 52-46 vote to address the rising pension costs of regional universities and quasi-governmental agencies, over the objections of Democrats who said it could violate the inviolable contract of public workers and underfund the state...
Kentucky lawmakers kick off pension special session
Kentucky lawmakers gaveled in Friday morning, kicking off a long-awaited special session on pensions for quasi-governmental agencies. Regional universities and other quasi agencies’ pension contributions skyrocketed on July 1, jumping from 49% of every employee’s salary to 83% — the rate paid by over...
Retired Marine and farmer Mike Broihier joins race challenging McConnell for Senate
Lincoln County farmer and retired Marine Lt. Col. Mike Broihier announced Thursday morning that he is running for U.S. Senate next year, the second Democratic candidate to formally announce a challenge to six-term incumbent and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell. In the news release...
Bevin, Beshear clash in gubernatorial candidate forum
The Kentucky Farm Bureau hosted a forum for gubernatorial candidates Matt Bevin and Andy Beshear on Wednesday, where the two rivals weighed in on various agricultural and rural issues, but mostly stuck to the familiar themes and attacks on each other that have defined...
LEX18 pulls Matt Jones from his television show until he decides on U.S. Senate bid
By Daniel Desrochers | Lexington Herald-Leader “Hey Kentucky!” host Matt Jones will be pulled from his weeknight television show while he considers making a run for U.S. Senate, according to LEX 18 general manager Patrick Dalbey. “I disagree with the decision, but I understand...
Coalition for the Homeless names 6 HUD grant winners
Six local organizations have been named beneficiaries of a $3.45 million U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development grant to the Coalition for the Homeless to help end youth and young adult homelessness in Louisville, according to an announcement Tuesday. Louisville was one of...
Sun Valley pool reopens despite budget deficit
Louisville’s budget concerns haven’t kept all of the city pools closed this summer. The Sun Valley pool at the Sun Valley Community Center officially reopened on Monday, as Louisville Metro Councilwoman Cindi Fowler (D-14) allocated $40,000 of discretionary funds and landed donations from companies...
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