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Kentucky hunger problem not getting better as debate continues over assistance program
By Tim Thornberry KyForward correspondent While debate goes on in Washington over proposed spending cuts to the nation’s largest food assistance program, legislators in Kentucky recently heard of how great the food insecurity issue is closer to home. …
Former railroad line turned into Dawkins’ Line Rail Trail at Hagerhill in Johnson Co.
A former railroad line turned into the newest adventure tourism attraction in Eastern Kentucky this past weekend with the inauguration of an 18-mile section of the Dawkins Line Rail Trail. The trail for hikers, horseback riders and cyclists …
US Navy Swordsmen fly into Bluegrass LEX on training mission; planes, pilots at museum
Planes and aviators of the US Navy’s VFA-32 Swordsmen are visiting the Aviation Museum of Kentucky June 21-23 at Blue Grass Airport in Lexington. Current mission details have the aircraft arriving on Friday, June 21. On Saturday, June …
Waste collectors perform ‘critical job,’ deserve community’s thanks, Lexington mayor says
Lexington Mayor Jim Gray today invited citizens to show their appreciation to the public service workers who each week remove unwanted materials throughout Lexington. “Our waste management staff work regardless of weather conditions,” Gray said. “They perform a critical …
Fish and Wildlife Commission proposes early migratory bird seasons, bear season changes
The Kentucky Fish and Wildlife Commission has recommended the 2013-2014 early migratory bird season dates and increased bear hunting opportunities at its quarterly meeting recently. All recommendations must be approved by legislators before they become law. Proposed early migratory …
Traffic Report June 14-21:
A road work heads up for the week
Work done between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., unless otherwise noted SPECIAL NOTES Traffic could be congested near Fifth-Third Pavilion at Cheapside Park for Central Bank Thursday Night Live, which will be held from 4:30-8 p.m. Thursday, June …
Speaker Greg Stumbo responds to complaints
about using coal severance for Rupp Arena
Kentucky House Speaker Greg Stumbo has released a statement regarding the use of excess multicounty coal severance revenue to move renovations of Lexington’s Rupp Arena forward. He said it is not an unprecedented concept, and that he will also work …
Hemp commission taps Harrison County farmer Brian Furnish to serve as chairman
The Kentucky Industrial Hemp Commission unanimously elected Harrison County farmer Brian Furnish as its new chairman after Agriculture Commissioner James Comer stepped aside in compliance with Senate Bill 50, industrial hemp legislation that is set to take effect at the …
Education, Workforce Development Cabinet Secretary retires after 30 years public service
After more than 30 years of public service, Joseph U. Meyer will retire June 30 from his post as Education and Workforce Development Cabinet Secretary. “Tackling issues from unemployment insurance to early childhood education to career readiness, Secretary Meyer’s …
Farm bill and industrial hemp did not mix
well in the Senate, now it’s the House’s turn
By Tim Thornberry KyForward correspondent It was exactly one year ago this month when headlines across the country read, “Full Senate to take up farm bill.” And although the Senate did indeed pass a bill, the House failed to …
Stephanie Robey new assistant administrative director at Kentucky Emergency Management
Kentucky Emergency Management Director John Heltzel announced the appointment of Stephanie Robey to the position of assistant director of administration for KYEM. Robey has been with Kentucky Emergency Management for over four years as the recovery branch manager. This …
Discuss Downtown breakfast panel looks
at effect of two-way traffic in downtown
How will two-way streets impact downtown Lexington? The second Discuss Downtown session June 12 will focus on just that. The quarterly information series includes discussion, networking and breakfast. The 7:30-9 a.m. event will be held at Village Host Pizza …
Out-of-print Kentucky’s Black Heritage
now available online for free download
The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights has announced that its out-of-print history reference book, Kentucky’s Black Heritage, can now be downloaded in its entirety from the commission website. The commission published the book in 1971. It was compiled by …
Traffic Report June 7-14:
A road work heads up for the week
Work done between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m., unless otherwise noted SPECIAL NOTES Traffic could be congested near Fifth-Third Pavilion at Cheapside Park for Central Bank Thursday Night Live, which will be held from 4:30-8 p.m. Thursday, June …
Vicco mayor, city recognized for ‘courage’ passing ordinance protecting gays, lesbians
The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights has awarded Vicco Mayor Johnny Cummings with a special award to recognize him and the city for creating local civil rights protections to the Vicco community and for expanding civil rights protections to …
Potts named director of Kentucky Heritage Council, state historic preservation officer
Craig A. Potts has been named executive director of the Kentucky Heritage Council and state historic preservation officer, effective June 1. The position had been filled in an interim capacity by Lindy Casebier, deputy secretary of the Kentucky Tourism, Arts …
State seeking nominations for this year’s
2013 Environmental Excellence Awards
The Kentucky Department for Environmental Protection is soliciting nominations for the 2013 Environmental Excellence Awards. These awards were established to recognize the environmental leadership efforts and activities of individuals, businesses and organizations in the state. The DEP awards …
State publishes the Kentucky Commission
on Human Rights 2013 Civil Rights Directory
The Kentucky Commission on Human Rights introduced today its 2013 Civil Rights Directory. The purpose of the online, downloadable publication is to provide members of the public and civil rights advocates with contact information of government and non-government agencies …
First-ever competition will put Kentucky’s small-farm wineries, their products to the test
Kentucky wineries will hold up their best wines to the scrutiny of nationally recognized judges in the inaugural Kentucky Commonwealth Commercial Wine Competition July 27 in Louisville. “Kentucky wines have improved significantly in recent years,” Agriculture Commissioner James …
Don McNay: Successful fundraisers know the secret is asking for the donation themselves
Twenty-five years ago, Bob Babbage, who is now Kentucky’s most successful lobbyist, was running for State Auditor and I was his combination of Finance Chair/Campaign Chair/Press Secretary. It was a small campaign. I took Bob to lunch with …
