In this week’s crazy short (1:16) address, Governor Steve Beshear addresses the 2009 legislative session: We’re not even sure what he said or why he said it. But we can tell he wasn’t happy saying it.

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Governor Steve Beshear’s office just released a statement in support of Daniel Mongiardo’s Senate candidacy: “Our country and our Commonwealth face unprecedented economic challenges. Now, more than ever, we need strong representatives in Washington D.C. to give voice to Kentucky priorities and values. I believe that my Lieutenant Governor, Daniel Mongiardo, can be that voice [...]

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After word came that Steve Beshear didn’t really care about $45 million flushed down the toilet on the unemployment front, everyone piled on. Then came the announcement that he’s launched a “task force” to figure out how the unemployment system works and to determine what can be done. Fancy, isn’t it? From a press release: [...]

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Just wanted to take a moment to toot our own accomplishment horn. This marks the 3,000th post on Page One. 2,999 posts ago I had no idea our once-tiny web operation would turn into a flourishing media holdings company that would grow up to hire a staff and additional writers. Thanks for reading and giving [...]

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Check it out: Thanks to B&P.

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Could you please, just once, read the Federal Election Commission’s candidate guidebook? Please? You can find the guidebook and other documents here. Or you could also read about all federal campaign finance law here. Because you’ve gotta start following the law. Your latest fundraising mailing, while containing a rough form of a disclaimer, doesn’t meet [...]

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We all know the now-disgraced and now-former chairperson of the Kentucky Democratic Party accomplished very little and caused major losses for the Party. That’s all behind us. Mostly. And it’s kinda time to move on. But not before we address something that’s still lingering. Especially after last evening’s State Central Executive Committee conference call that [...]

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We appreciate Keith Hall’s plug during the Democratic House Caucus meeting yesterday. Keith, you didn’t get our site right, it’s not “Bluegrass Page”, it’s “Page One.”T here’s more to come on you, Keith. So stay tuned. Your hometown paper isn’t through with you. Stop wasting taxpayer dollars, stop disappointing people back home, stop screwing the [...]

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Does it make sense that a well-known Louisville plumbing company would bill someone nearly $300 for ten minutes of labor installing a new shower knob? Yeah, didn’t think so. Hopefully we won’t have to name names but stay tuned. Thank goodness the session is over. Now we can all relax for a few days. And [...]

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What a day in Frankfort. No fireworks, no mess. Fun, fun.  And the Governor’s office, after some criticism, invited Rep. Joni Jenkins to a ceremonial signing of HB 383. Imagine that. And to the douche(s) who slashed our tire and keyed the side of our Jeep? Try harder next time. It’s worth about as much [...]

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