October 2008

Officials Consider Early Voting in Kentucky

by scrosby October 30, 2008

With Kentucky Secretary of State Trey Grayson predicting long lines for Tuesday’s election, the spotlight in Frankfort is shining on legislation allowing early voting in future state elections. Kentucky Public Radio’s Tony McVeigh has the story.

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Studio 619 for October 26, 2008

by scrosby October 30, 2008

prison overpopulation; new forest plan; Churchill Downs; artist-in-residence; Annette Gordon-Reed; Etger Keret

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Ford Incentives Plan Approved

by Rick Howlett October 30, 2008

The Ford Motor Company says it plans an additional $200 million investment at its two Louisville manufacturing plants, following approval of a state incentives package Thursday. One hundred million dollars will be spent at the Kentucky Truck Plant to make way for production of the Navigator and Expedition models starting next spring, and another $100 million [...]

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The Electoral College

by Laura Ellis October 30, 2008

According to the official federal website, “The Electoral College was established by the founding fathers as a compromise between election of the president by Congress and election by popular vote.” But what exactly does this “compromise” do when it comes to electing a president? And if the founding fathers thought it was a necessity, why are some people opposed to the use of electors today? Listen to the Show

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Third District Race Follows National Political Sentiment

by scrosby October 30, 2008

Two years ago, the race for Kentucky’s Third District congressional seat was a tight one, with Democrat John Yarmuth unseating Republican incumbent Anne Northup. As was the case in 2006, their rematch this year is dominated by local concerns about national policies. WFPL’s Stephanie Sanders reports.

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The Rise of Zombies in American Popular Culture

by ekramer October 30, 2008

The increasing popularity of all things zombie has taken the country by storm, and some scholars have their interpretations of why.

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Palin Visits Jeffersonville

by Gabe Bullard October 29, 2008

Yesterday vice-presidential candidate Sarah Palin visited Jeffersonville on behalf of running mate John McCain. Her rally drew thousands of supporters, including Rodney Redden of New Albany, who said he’s worried about the credit crisis.

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Council Delivers Cordish Requests

by Gabe Bullard October 29, 2008

The Louisville Metro Council has given Mayor Jerry Abramson a list of revisions members want to see made to the proposed Center City project. The council wants some written assurances from Baltimore-based developer Cordish Group before purchasing the last parcel of land for the project.

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Abramson Promotes Mayors' Stimulus Plan

by Rick Howlett October 29, 2008

Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson testified Wednesday on Capitol Hill,  where he asked lawmakers to approve a stimulus plan proposed by the U.S. Conference of Mayors. Abramson says the $150 billion Main Street Stimulus Plan would create jobs, repair aging infrastructure and improve schools and public housing. “We are not asking for a bailout, we are not asking [...]

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Natural Gas Prices To Increase

by Gabe Bullard October 29, 2008

Natural gas prices will be going up again this winter in Kentucky. An increase in gas-fired power plants and an unstable market are responsible for the increase.

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