Politics

Title IX Pioneer Sandler To Speak at U of L

by Rick Howlett on February 7, 2012

The activist who laid the groundwork for the federal law aimed at ending sexual discrimination will speak tomorrow at the University of Louisville.

Bernice Sandler was dubbed “The Godmother of Title IX” by the New York Times. The law, enacted in 1972, is best known for its impact on inequities in high school and collegiate athletics, but Sandler became involved in the issue while battling for her job at the University of Maryland.

Sandler is expected to reflect on her advocacy of Title IX and its impact on girls and women decades after its passage. Her talk begins at 9:30am tomorrow at the Bingham Humanities Building on the Belknap Campus. It’s free and open to the public.

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Indiana Judge Blocks Lawmakers’ Fines; AG To File Appeal

by Rick Howlett February 7, 2012

The argument over the collection of fines from Democrats who boycotted Indiana House business over labor legislation is likely headed to the state Supreme Court. Yesterday, a Marion County judge ruled that the state improperly seized the fines last year through payroll deduction and ordered a halt to the collection of additional fines imposed this [...]

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McConnell: Let Payroll Tax Conferees Finish Their Work

by Phillip M. Bailey February 7, 2012

Speaking on the Senate floor Tuesday, Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., downplayed a potential GOP mutiny over the payroll tax cut and urged Senate Democrats to let conferees negotiating the extension to finish their work. Last year, Democrats and Republican were engaged in a hot debate over extending a cut in Social Security payroll taxes [...]

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NRCC Elevates Barr to ‘Young Guns’ Program

by Phillip M. Bailey February 7, 2012

The National Republican Congressional Committee has raised the profile of Kentucky 6th congressional district race by elevating GOP challenger Andy Barr, who is hoping to face Democratic incumbent Ben Chandler again this fall. Despite two other Republicans being in the GOP primary, the NRCC highlighted Barr’s benchmarks as their reason for elevating his candidacy. In [...]

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Wicker Alleges Congressional Redistricting Favors Yarmuth, Democrats

by Phillip M. Bailey February 6, 2012

Frustrated with the redistricting process in Frankfort, Republican congressional candidate Brooks Wicker alleges the plan threatens the viability of the Jefferson County GOP and is calling on supporters to lobby state lawmakers. The Louisville accountant is challenging Democratic incumbent John Yarmuth, who is seeking his fourth term in office representing Kentucky’s 3rd congressional district, which [...]

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Council GOP Divided Over Parker Endorsement

by Phillip M. Bailey February 6, 2012

Louisville Metro Council members’ endorsement of candidate Marilyn Parker over incumbent Jon Ackerson, R-18, in this year’s primary has created a rift in the caucus, but GOP staffers are downplaying the division. Six of the eight remaining Republican members have publicly supported Parker, a former congressional candidate and Tea Party activist who has flirted with [...]

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Officials Urge Passage of Prescription Drug Legislation

by admin February 6, 2012

From Brenna Angel, Kentucky Public Radio Governor Steve Beshear and other state officials are touting a legislative proposal that focuses on fighting prescription drug abuse. House Speaker Greg Stumbo filed House Bill 4 last week calling for tougher restrictions on pain management clinics and better use of the state’s prescription monitoring system, and other lawmakers [...]

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Battle Over White’s Replacement Likely Headed To State Supreme Court

by Rick Howlett February 6, 2012

The felony conviction of former Indiana Secretary of State Charlie White has Democrats and Republicans going to battle over who should replace him if the judge upholds the verdicts. White was found guilty last weekend of voter fraud and other counts related to his voter registration for the 2010 Republican primary, and was forced from [...]

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William Summers IV Retiring From Metro Government

by Gabe Bullard February 6, 2012

After 44 years in city government, Chief Administrative Officer William Summers IV will retire. Summers was most widely known for serving as deputy to former Mayor Jerry Abramson from 1985 to 1999 and again from 2003 to 2010. New Mayor Greg Fischer asked Summers to stay on staff to guide the transition. Summers oversaw police, [...]

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CIty Hopes to Sign New Contract With Insight Before Time Warner Sale

by Gabe Bullard February 6, 2012

Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer’s office hopes to sign a new contract with Insight Communications before the company is purchased by Time Warner Cable. The three billion dollar sale won approval from the FCC last week and could close at any time. But Insight is still in talks over its contract to operate in Louisville. The [...]

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