Occasionally, Frankfort does something in a bipartisan manner. Here’s hoping their bipartisanship on the prescription drug nightmare in Kentucky is genuine. [H-L] Health departments across Kentucky are facing cuts amid growing demand. Legislators just kind of roll their eyes at the situation. [Debby Yetter] The long-term unemployment situation in America just got a lot worse. [...]

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No, you’re not shocked that an intelligence study links low IQ to prejudice, racism and conservatism. And by conservatism, they mean fearmongering. [HuffPo] A million dollar lottery ticket was sold in Frankfort. Probably to some dirtbag legislator who will use it to buy more hookers and coke. [H-L] Steve Beshear says the gambling amendment is [...]

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Once again, John Yarmuth has donated his Congressional salary to the following 25 organizations: Anne Braden Institute – UofL Bridgehaven CASA Center for Women and Families Crane House Elderserve Family and Children’s Place – Child Advocacy Center Family Scholar House Harbor House Home of the Innocents Jewish Community of Louisville Kentucky Center Governor’s School for [...]

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This week First Lady Jane Beshear has a special commentary about Shop and Share Day: Go get involved today.

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Republican Bill Farmer filed a bill (HB304) today that would turn redistricting over to an independent panel Democrats will poo poo this in 3, 2…

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Does anyone in the Louisville metro area have warehouse space they’d be interested in providing to No Kill Louisville for its food bank? If so, please get in touch with Jake. [Contact Jake] Is 2012 going to be a bumpy ride? Ronnie Ellis thinks so and he explains why. [Ashland Independent] Ron Paul finally manned [...]

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It’s Holiday Week or whatever so we’re going to be somewhat sporadic through the end of the year. There’ll still be a few good stories this week so be sure to check back during sober, non-bourbon periods of your days. Or, heck, even during your bourbon-filled binges. Happy Monday. The New York Times knows what’s [...]

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Today FIrst Lady Jane Beshear made her annual delivery of Toys for Tots gifts. Here she is with Louisville Fire Department Chief Gregory Frederick and Bob Cross, a Kentucky Toys for Tots leader: “During this season of gratitude and celebration, we must remember to share our time and blessings with those who are facing hard [...]

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Some anti-mountaintop removal folks took a bunch of coal to Steve Beshear. He then gave it to his coal buddies, to sell, because why not. [WFPL] This is an actual headline: “Barney Frank’s Nipples Steal The Show During House Address”. [HuffPo] Julie Denton says Janie Miller should resign. Tom Burch says there’s nothing to see [...]

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Governor Steve Beshear and First Lady Jane Beshear spent 1:19 issuing holiday greetings:

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