The Democratic Governors Association is for sale just like every other political group in the country. [Pro Publica] Growing inequality, environmental decline and “teetering” economies mean the world must change the way it does business, a UN report concludes. [BBC] KC Crosbie isn’t running for re-election in Lexington. Will she try running for something else [...]
Entries Tagged as 'Death Penalty'
Will Thayer Have The Balls To Be Transparent?
January 31st, 2012 · 1 Comment
Tags: Campaign Finance · Death Penalty · Economy · Flashback · Gambling · Greg Fischer · Hypocrisy · Mainstream · Mitch McConnell · Poverty · Presidential Race · Rand Paul · Senate · Stats · Steve Beshear
Mainstream Ignores Significance Of Mongiardo Statement On Redistricting Flustercuck
January 26th, 2012 · 1 Comment
Today former Lieutenant Governor Daniel Mongiardo blasted the nasty redistricting process in Kentucky. He hit Steve Beshear, praised Kathy Stein and pointed out the shenanigans with Alice Forgy Kerr. [Page One] Fresh on the heels of Rand Paul’s TSA encounter, this piece of legislation would require an independent study of x-ray body scanners. [Pro Publica] [...]
Tags: Adam Edelen · Dan Mongiardo · Death Penalty · Eastern Kentucky · Economy · Education · Health Care · Presidential Race · Rand Paul · Taxes · UofL
New Music Tuesday Is Great for Kentucky Stars
February 16th, 2010 · 5 Comments
Stallions are leaving Kentucky at an alarming rate. There’s no doubt about that. So why isn’t anybody trying to do something to save the horse industry outside of expanded gambling? Kentucky is losing ground and we need to do something. [H-L] Mitch McConnell’s lackey is all about some transparency in judicial elections. Interesting that there’s [...]
Tags: Barack Obama · Campaign Finance · Dan Mongiardo · Death Penalty · Flashback · Kentucky Business · Kentucky Tourism · Mitch McConnell · Polling · Stats · Steve Beshear · The Gays · Wasted Money
RPK Attacks Robin Webb on the Radio
August 11th, 2009 · 5 Comments
The Republican Party of Kentucky has launched its latest radio attacks. And Robin Webb, who is running against Republican Jack Ditty in the August 25th special election for the State Senate’s 18th district, is taking the heat. The disparaging and exaggerative ads are mind blowing. Take a listen. If you’re faint of heart or fear [...]
Tags: Death Penalty · Eastern Kentucky · FEAR! · RPK · Special Election
In LEO This Week…
November 19th, 2008 · No Comments
There’s too much in LEO this week to focus on one issue. Who Killed Timmy Jo? Phillip Bailey writes what breaks our heart. The flamboyant ensemble would be the same outfit the teenager — fondly called “Timmy Jo” by friends and family — was found dead in hours later. Acquaintances tell LEO Weekly they saw [...]
Tags: Death Penalty · Discrimination · Education · Giving Back · Investigation · Law Enforcement · Mainstream · The Gays · UofL
Baze granted stay of execution
September 12th, 2007 · No Comments
Looks like Ernie Fletcher and Greg Stumbo didn’t get what they were pushing for. The Kentucky Supreme Court has granted a stay of execution for Ralph Baze. Developing.
Tags: Death Penalty · Ernie Fletcher · Greg Stumbo
Cop Killer Put to Death
August 21st, 2007 · 1 Comment
According to a release from Governor Fletcher’s office, a death warrant for Ralph Baze, Jr. will be signed tomorrow. Attorney General Greg Stumbo requested an execution date of September 18 exactly a week ago. Baze was convicted of the 1992 murders of Powell County Sheriff Steve Bennett and Dep. Arthur Briscoe. Excerpt from the release: [...]
Tags: Death Penalty · Ernie Fletcher · Greg Stumbo
