Yesterday John Cheves broke the story of Democratic House Speaker Greg Stumbo’s improperly (illegally?) undisclosed ownership of a thoroughbred race horse while simultaneously pushing for expanded gambling at Kentucky race tracks. Stumbo didn’t disclose on his legally required ethics report that he owned the race horse. That’s fine and dandy, right? I mean, we’ve come [...]

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House Bill 28, which came into existence after problems James Rhoades was refused visitation of his son, has been a hot topic of discussion in political circles all across the Commonwealth. It’s been the subject of laughter, tears and outrage. And it’s still on the minds of everyone in Frankfort because it has everyone questioning [...]

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Check this hot mess out! Jim Bunning is threatening to sue national Republicans if they recruit a candidate to primary him in the U.S. Senate race in 2010: If Republican campaign organizations tried to recruit another candidate to run in Bunning’s stead, “I would have a suit against the (National Republican Senatorial Committee) if they [...]

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There are a couple new tidbits in the ongoing saga of Robert Felner at the University of Louisville. In the past few days there have been new fillings in the case from alleged Felner cohort Thomas Schroeder’s attorney. And this stuff is goooood. On February 21, 2009, in the United States District Court, Western District [...]

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This is why gay rights and gender equality are stalled in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Unfortunately for Jordan Palmer, who continues his ridiculous assault after we rightly and properly published a negative story about him and the Kentucky Equality Federation, is biting off more than he can chew. Continuing to attack me after I filed [...]

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The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights has issued a resolution opposing Senate Hate Bill 68, which would prohibit same-sex couples from adopting or becoming foster parents. CLICK FOR PDF For those of you unable to open PDFs, let’s take a look: Kentucky Commission on Human Rights Resolution Supporting Equal Opportunity in Adoption and Foster Care [...]

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David Williams isn’t likely to do anything until after the session is over (duh). Same for Jack Conway. We hear Dan Kelly may surrender his floor leader position at the end of the session. Turns out the battle to amass enough votes on the budget bill has left him exhausted and dispirited. We’re hiring a [...]

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Are you with Metro Corrections or the Court Clerk’s Office in Louisville? You’re about to experience the ass chapping of the century. Somebody might want to call me (Jake) immediately. It’s easy for you to find my number. Just saying. This will not go over well. Hell hath no fury like a homo scorned. UPDATE [...]

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The you-know-what is beginning to hit the fan for Greg Stumbo. We told you months ago that things would get hairier and hairier for the newly-elected Speaker of the House. Check out John Cheves’ latest: House Speaker Greg Stumbo, D-Prestonsburg, failed to disclose on his mandatory ethics report that he owned a thoroughbred racehorse, even [...]

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Rick and I are both out running errands so here’s some afternoon stuff. We’re hiring a full-time Assistant Editor/Investigative Reporter! Know anyone who needs a job? Please read before contacting us. [Page One] David Williams tells the media that he’s made no decision about running for the U.S. Senate in 2010. Sources close to Williams [...]

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