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. [...]

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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 [...]

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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 Timothy [...]

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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.

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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:
These decisions [...]

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