Wasn’t it nice watching a judge do the right thing in the redistricting case? The state legislature can suck it, says the judge. Will people like Martha Jane King now run for their old seats? Will they all rush to file before the new February 10th deadline? [Joe Gerth] Since there’s no compromise on congressional [...]

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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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Mitch McConnell says Barack Obama is the most divisive president in his lifetime: Unfortunately, he absolutely forgot Richard Nixon and George W. Bush were president.

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You should probably read the White House statement on the employment situation in January. But don’t forget that it’s not as puppies and rainbows as it looks. [White House] The hair of the dog. Does a bit more debt keep the economic recovery on track? [The Economist] The Indianapolis stadium deal is souring and you [...]

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Openness is urgent in the push for gambling. This stacking the deck business should cease. Great to see a mainstream paper call out both the Governor and Princess Damon Thayer for their unethical shenanigans. This wouldn’t be an issue if Kentucky had real ethics regulations. [H-L] Another grocery store in the poorer end of Bowling [...]

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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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Okay, Richie Farmer applying for unemployment benefits is insane. Is he snorting oxy or what? What the hell is wrong with this guy? [Wow] Come on. What is he snorting? What the hell is wrong with this man? [WKYT] Steve Beshear says shutting down pill mills is a top legislative priority. But it most certainly [...]

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Lonnie Napier is just cold tired of the poors and the minorities getting their welfare checks without having to be tested for drugs. So he is retiring and taking up a full-time position of yelling at people to get off his lawn. [Ryan Alessi] Looks like Kentucky is going to get a No Child Left [...]

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Steve Beshear is accusing David Williams of trying to intimidate his fellow senators who support casino gambling. Unfortunately, Papaw wouldn’t know who is intimidating who because he STILL HASN’T MET WITH LEGISLATORS. And Princess Damon sure doesn’t know what’s going on – his manties are all in a twist. Damon is all angry, calling a [...]

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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 [...]

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