Al Cross: In a sneaky way, the secretive, short-circuited legislature makes itself more secret
For years, the Kentucky General Assembly has been sliding down the slippery slope of secrecy, into a hole that shields it from public scrutiny. Last week, 71 members of the state House doubled down on darkness, and expanded it – to make just about every other part of government in Kentucky less transparent.
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Eight small school teams from across state gearing up for Saturday’s All ‘A’ Classic semifinal showdown
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Four boys and four girls teams are making their way to Richmond for the All “A” Classic semifinals and the right to be considered the small school state champions...
Winners announced for 17th annual 100 Best Places to Work in Kentucky; awards dinner set for June 17
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, the Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management (KYSHRM) and ClearPath Mutual Insurance Company have announced the 100 companies that made the 17th Annual Best Places...
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Winners announced for 17th annual 100 Best Places to Work in Kentucky; awards dinner set for June 17
The Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, the Kentucky Society for Human Resource Management (KYSHRM) and ClearPath Mutual Insurance Company have announced the... - More »
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House approves bill allowing Fish and Wildlife Commission to hire, contract with commissioner
Members of the Kentucky House approved legislation this week aimed at ensuring the Fish and Wildlife Commission has the sole authority to appoint a commissioner... - More »
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Coronavirus relief bill would expand Affordable Care Act premium tax credits to higher earners
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Kentucky United Methodist Children’s homes celebrating 150 years and thousands served
For 150 years, the Kentucky United Methodist Children’s Homes (KyUMH) has been a home for thousands of Kentucky children who have experienced abuse,... - More »
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UofL president named among 25 women who have made a difference in higher education by ‘Diverse’
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Eight small school teams from across state gearing up for Saturday’s All ‘A’ Classic semifinal showdown
By Chad Hensley KyForward sports reporter Four boys and four girls teams are making their way to Richmond for the All “A” Classic semifinals and the... - More »
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Al Cross: In a sneaky way, the secretive, short-circuited legislature makes itself more secret
For years, the Kentucky General Assembly has been sliding down the slippery slope of secrecy, into a hole that shields it from public scrutiny. Last week,... - More »
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