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Fischer Condemns Shootings, Will Meet With West End Leaders

by Phillip M. Bailey May 17, 2012

Promising to meet with community leaders, Mayor Greg Fischer denounced a brazen shooting spree in west Louisville that left three dead and three others injured. The first incident happened Thursday afternoon after four people were shot at 32nd and Kentucky streets. Among the victims were Craig Bland Jr., 22, and Tyson Mimms, 24, who both [...]

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Opponents Pummel Scott Over King Contributions (AUDIO)

by Phillip M. Bailey May 16, 2012

Louisville Metro Councilwoman Attica Woodson Scott, D-1, is defending hefty contributions from individuals outside her district, but rivals in the Democratic primary are criticizing donations from Council President Jim King, D-10, and allege he’s buying influence. Scott has raised over $20,000  in the May 22 election, which is six times more than her closet rivals. [...]

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Barker Defends Simon Contribution

by Phillip M. Bailey May 15, 2012

Louisville Metro Council candidate Ray Barker is defending a hefty contribution from anti-gay activist Dr. Frank Simon as a moral decision, arguing that his opponents are trying to make political hay for special interest groups. Earlier this week, WFPL reported Barker accepted a $1,000 donation from Simon despite distancing himself from the American Family Association [...]

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Shanklin Fires Grandson

by Gabe Bullard May 15, 2012

Louisville Metro Councilwoman Barbara Shanklin has fired her grandson, who was working as a legislative aide in her office. Her grandson, Gary Bohler, was arrested on Derby day for domestic violence and was declared a fugitive after missing his court date. Bohler has a lengthy criminal record that includes robbery, drug possession and drug trafficking [...]

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Paul: Massie Will “Make A Difference” in Congress

by Phillip M. Bailey May 14, 2012

Calling for reinforcements to reduce the debt in Washington, U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Ky., has cut an ad for Lewis County Judge-Executive Thomas Massie in the crowded Republican primary for Kentucky’s Fourth Congressional District seat. The decision comes weeks after former U.S. Sen. Jim Bunning and Congressman Geoff Davis, who holds the seat but is [...]

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Shanklin Regrets Hiring Legally-Troubled Grandson

by Phillip M. Bailey May 14, 2012

Louisville Metro Councilwoman Barbara Shanklin, D-2, regrets hiring her 28-year-old grandson to work in her office, but hopes voters won’t hold his legal problems against her in the upcoming Democratic primary. The former council president has been under heavy scrutiny since it was revealed that her legislative aide, Gary Bohler, was declared a fugitive after [...]

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After Rebuke, Metro Council Candidate Accepts Anti-Gay Activist Frank Simon’s Support

by Phillip M. Bailey May 14, 2012

Louisville Metro Council Candidate Ray Barker has received a $1,000 contribution from anti-gay activist Dr. Frank Simon despite distancing himself from the controversial religious leader months earlier. Last year, Simon’s American Family Association sent an e-mail to followers urging them to back Barker for the appointment to the council’s District 1 seat. The organization was [...]

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Yarmuth: Permanently Lower Student Loan Rates

by Phillip M. Bailey May 14, 2012

Democratic Congressman John Yarmuth wants to lower student loan interest rates permanently without paying for them. Last month, House Republicans passed the “Small Business Tax Cut Act” which would provide a $46 billion tax cut plan for businesses with fewer than 500 employees. Proponents argue it would help job creators grow the economy, but estimates [...]

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Noise & Notes Podcast: Going Back to Indiana

by Gabe Bullard May 11, 2012

On this edition of the Noise & Notes podcast, WFPL’s political editor Phillip M. Bailey  talks about Indiana and it’s senator, Dick Lugar, who just lost nomination to a seventh term to Tea Party favorite and State Treasurer Richard Mourdock. Joining Phillip are Time contributor Cary Stemle and WHAS-11 political editor Joe Arnold. Enjoy.

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Shanklin Suspends Fugitive Grandson from Legislative Aide Job

by Phillip M. Bailey May 11, 2012

Louisville Metro Councilwoman Barbara Shanklin, D-2, has suspended her grandson from his job as a legislative aide in her office after the 28-year-old was declared a fugitive for failing to show up for a court hearing. For the past four years Gary Bohler has worked part-time in the District 2 office and earns $34,000 annually. [...]

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