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Beshear: Keep campaign out of session
The politics surrounding next year’s governor’s race shouldn’t interfere with the legislative session that begins on Jan. 4, Gov. Steve Beshear said Wednesday. “If it’s up to me, the campaigning will start after the legislative session is over. There’s...
Posted: 12/8/2010 9:22 PM
Fort Mitchell objects to proposed indoor smoking ban
Fort Mitchell has joined the growing ranks of cities who formally oppose a proposed indoor smoking ban in Campbell and Kenton counties. From Enquirer reporter Cindy Schroeder: FORT MITCHELL – Fort Mitchell City Council has joined the Kenton County cities...
Posted: 12/8/2010 9:20 PM
Paul on CNN: Bring spending in line with revenue
During an appearance tonight on CNN’s The Situation Room, U.S. Sen.-elect Rand Paul told host Wolf Blitzer that the federal goverment should spend only what it takes in. He also plans to introduce $500 billion in spending cuts in January. Here’s an excerpt...
Posted: 12/8/2010 7:07 PM
Eger to leave SD1 for a new job
From Enquirer reporter Mike Rutledge: FORT WRIGHT – Northern Kentucky Sanitation District No. 1 General Manager Jeff Eger has resigned his position to become executive director of a not-for-profit group called the Water Environment Federation in Alexandria,...
Posted: 12/8/2010 4:38 PM
Venters gives unspent campaign funds to education
FRANKFORT – Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Daniel J. Venters of Somerset has donated more than $10,000 left over from his unopposed election this year to six colleges in his district and the Louisville Library Foundation. Venters was appointed to the...
Posted: 12/8/2010 3:14 PM
Ky. proposes selling hunters access to state parks to raise money
From the Associated Press: FRANKFORT – Political leaders in cash-strapped Kentucky are proposing winter getaway packages for hunters that would allow them to shoot deer at publicly owned parks to raise money for state government. Tourism Secretary Marcheta...
Posted: 12/8/2010 3:13 PM
Boone sheriff asks county for less money
From Community Recorder reporter Justin Duke: The Boone County Sheriff’s Department continues its streak of spending less. Sheriff Michael Helmig presented his department’s 2011 budget to the Fiscal Court at its Dec. 7 meeting. The budget asks for a $1.3...
Posted: 12/8/2010 1:33 PM
Tea party opposes federal land grant in Boone
From the Community Recorder’s Justin Duke: With “Don’t Tread on Me” flags in tow, tea party members were on hand to oppose a Boone County land acquisition. Boone County was awarded a $400,140 grant from the Federal Highway Administration to buy 85 acres...
Posted: 12/8/2010 11:07 AM
Hal Rogers to chair House budget committee
From the Louisville Courier-Journal: WASHINGTON – Rep. Hal Rogers of Kentucky – known for his ability to secure funding for projects back home – was tapped Tuesday as the new chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, the most powerful chairmanship...
Posted: 12/8/2010 11:04 AM
Civil Service System causes spat in Villa Hills
From Enquirer reporter Cindy Schroeder: VILLA HILLS – Villa Hills Councilman George Bruns says he just wanted to give employees a measure of protection when he recently convinced council to switch to a Civil Service system. But Mayor-elect Mike Martin,...
Posted: 12/7/2010 11:25 AM
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Scott Wartman is the Kentucky political reporter for the Kentucky and Cincinnati Enquirer. He covers politics, elections, state government and the state legislature. He's worked as a reporter for the Enquirer since 2005. Previously he covered state politics in West Virginia for the Huntington Herald-Dispatch.
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Scott Wartman is the Kentucky political reporter for the Kentucky and Cincinnati Enquirer. He covers politics, elections, state government and the state legislature. He's worked as a reporter for the Enquirer since 2005. Previously he covered state politics in West Virginia for the Huntington Herald-Dispatch.
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