Byline

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At the top - The removal trial of Louisville Metro Councilwoman Barbara Shanklin has been scheduled for July 23. Shanklin is accused of violating the Metro Government Code of Ethics, and she faces removal by a Metro Council court.  We talk about the trial and the legal maneuvering in advance of the proceedings with WFPL’s Philip M. Bailey and Devin Katayama.

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At the top - Hearings have begun on Capitol Hill into the IRS targeting of tea party and other conservative groups that were applying for tax exempt status. We discuss who has been affected by the scandal here in Kentucky with WFPL Political Editor Phillip M. Bailey and Kentucky Public Radio’s Kenny Colston.

Here is our Byline rundown for 5/10/13 (full audio link below):

At the top - Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear announced yesterday that the state will expand its Medicaid program under the federal  Affordable Care Act, a move that will bring more than 300,000 Kentuckians into the health care program. We talk about the governor’s long-awaited announcement and reaction to it with Kentucky Public Radio’s Kenny Colston.

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Rick Howlett will talk to Kentucky Public Radio's Kenny Colston about Governor Steve Beshear's decision to expand Medicaid under the Affordable Care Act.

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At the top - Kentucky State Auditor Adam Edelen has accepted the Jefferson County school board’s request to review the district’s finances and central staff operations.  WFPL’s Devin Katayama speaks with Edelen, who says because his review isn't based on any specific complaint, the scope of the audit will be broad.

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Here are the topics covered this hour on Byline (full audio link below):

Here are the topics covered this hour on Byline (full audio available below):

At the top - Five members of the Louisville Metro Council announced they will begin proceedings to remove Councilwoman Barbara Shanklin from office over ethics violations. We discuss the latest with WFPL’s Phillip M. Bailey and Devin Katayama.

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At the top - The games have begun and March Madness is here. NPR’s Mike Pesca joins us with his analysis of the men’s NCAA basketball tournament.

Here is our Byline rundown for 3/8/13 (full audio link below)