Since publishing two stories about Nissan’s expansion in Tennessee (thanks to loans) and Ford also receiving billions, a few people have tossed around random opinions and declarations in the comments. So let’s take another look at things. If it really were easier for Nissan to expand in Tennessee with an existing facility, why didn’t Toyota [...]

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We hear through the horsie grapevine that Alice Forgy Kerr will be targeted by organizations like the Kentucky Equine Education Project and the horse industry because of her no vote on the gambling bill. Their logic is that they only need four more yes votes. Unfortunately, they’re not thinking politically and don’t recognize that ousting [...]

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Really, wow. The Courier-Journal editorial board has published another legit editorial: One of Gov. Steve Beshear’s problems in failing to deliver expanded gambling is that he’s been late offering specifics. That left the job to Speaker Greg Stumbo, whose proposal, while certainly better than nothing, was vulnerable to critics’ charges that it seemed gimmicky, uneven [...]

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The House and Senate will reconvene this morning at 10:00 A.M. when they will vote on compromise bills (HB 3 & 4). According to legislators, they expect the session to adjourn sine die mid-day to early afternoon. $600,000 later, of course. Thank goodness it’s all over. Governor Steve Beshear’s statement on the failed special legislative [...]

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Jack Conway says the Ohio County School Board violated open records laws with secret meetings. [Open Government] The Courier-Journal editorial board stole Stan Lee’s ‘mosquitos in a nudist camp’ line! We hope Larry Wilder takes our advice and turns his “I was drunk in a trash can” situation into a money pit with tours on [...]

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David Moss, Director of Government Affairs for the Kentucky Coal Association, a registered lobbyist agent with the Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission, sent out an email blast begging for campaign contributions on behalf of Daniel Mongiardo to the entire Kentucky Coal Association: From: David Moss <*****@kentuckycoal.com> Sent: Mon Jun 22 17:39:20 2009 Subject: [KCA MEMBERSHIP] Fundraising [...]

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HHS Secretary Kathlene Sebelius today released a report detailing the hidden costs of health care in America. All kinds of details about us paying more while getting less, the rising cost of deductibles, co-payments, out-of-pocket expenses. Highlights: A person with employer-based coverage paid an average of $1,522 on health care (not including premiums) in 2006, [...]

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To follow-up on our earlier story about Nissan’s construction of a new electric car plant and battery manufacturing facility in Tennessee, the White House has announced news of mega-loans to Ford, Tesla and Nissan. Here’s the bit about the $5.6 billion Ford loan impacting Kentucky: Ford Ford Motor Company will receive $5.9 billion in loans [...]

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Louisvillians and Kentuckians alike will recognize Tim Krekel as a world-renowned song writer. There is sadness at this moment in the Louisville music community for Tim Krekel. He is surrounded by his family and friends. Donations to the “Krek Fund” are being accepted at Ear x-tacy in Tim’s name. Click here for the rest and [...]

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Republican Congressman Geoff Davis (KY-04) just launched a new congressional website: From Davis: “This website is designed to be a one-stop shop for residents of the Fourth District. The new website provides Kentuckians with a significantly enhanced resource to learn more about what is happening in Washington and how my office can assist them with [...]

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