August 2010

GOP Chief Criticizes Conway Campaign Travel

by tcveigh on August 31, 2010

The head of the Republican Party of Kentucky is criticizing Democratic U-S Senate nominee Jack Conway. Steve Robertson says Conway is traveling the country, raising campaign cash in at least 15 cities, while receiving his salary as attorney general.

He says Conway should reimburse taxpayers.

“I think it is absolutely appropriate where taxpayers are demanding accountability from government. Jack Conway is not going to be in his office doing his job and he doesn’t deserve the pay that he is receiving,” he said.

Allison Haley of the Conway campaign says the attorney general is protecting Kentucky families 24 hours a day, seven days a week. She says Robertson is just trying to deflect attention away from Republican nominee Rand Paul’s recent claims that drug abuse in Kentucky is not a ‘real pressing issue.’

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City To Get More Than $3.2 Million For Ice Storm Cleanup

by Rick Howlett August 31, 2010

FEMA refused the city’s initial claims, noting that Louisville’s debris removal costs were higher than other communities throughout the state that also suffered damage.

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Wilson Seeks To Halt Execution

by Rick Howlett August 31, 2010

Wilson’s public defenders say putting him to death would be unconstitutional because he’s mentally retarded. They also argue that further DNA evidence testing should be allowed in the case.

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Fischer Unveils Jobs Plan

by Gabe Bullard August 31, 2010

Democratic mayoral candidate Greg Fischer has unveiled a ten-point plan for creating jobs in Louisville, and Fischer’s competitors are criticizing the plan as either too vague, or self-contradictory.

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Exploring the Origins of American Political Thought

by rfisher August 31, 2010

Inalienable rights, equality for all, the role of government – all American political ideals – right? Wrong. Many of the ideals we hold as being distinctly American actually have their origins in philosophers such as Thomas Hobbes, John Locke and Jean Jacques Rousseau. With the election coming fast on our heels, we thought we take a moment and explore the origins of our American political ideals. Join us with your thoughts and questions.  Listen to the Show

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Interfaith Power And Light To Discuss Coal Ash

by Gabe Bullard August 31, 2010

Kentucky Interfaith Power and Light will host a panel discussion on two specific issues relating to the ash created when coal is burned. Executive director Tim Darst says first, the group will discuss a proposed LG&E coal waste dump in southwest Louisville.

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Gordon Files Motion To Reopen JCPS Suit

by Rick Howlett August 30, 2010

Gordon wants the judge to give the case a second look, saying school officials and others have been using the terms “enroll’ and “attend” interchangably.

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YOU Center Moves To Larger Space

by Gabe Bullard August 30, 2010

The center helps 16-to-21-year-olds get their GED and apply for jobs or career training programs. Since 2005, it’s been based at the corner of Third and Kentucky streets. Mayor Jerry Abramson announced Monday, the center will now be based at 5th and Broadway.

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Strong: Cards Searching For Identity

by Rick Howlett August 30, 2010

“You have a whole new coaching staff, so guys don’t know what to expect. Even with practice, they didn’t know it was going to be like that. They were just like ‘Coach, I never though we would practice like this, practice so hard.’

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Actors Theatre Opens New Season

by dgilliam August 30, 2010

The 2010-2011 season of Actors Theatre of Louisville begins this week, with an adaption of a New York Times best-selling novel.

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