Kentucky: Commonwealth Of Kentucky

June 29, 2009 - 12:24 pm

Chris Hartman on 40 years of struggle

The director of the Fairness Campaign has a great op-ed in the Courier-Journal today, check it:
Just a decade ago, basic civil rights were denied individuals living in Jefferson County. Until 1999, someone could be legally fired from their job, denied housing or denied public accommodations if they were suspected of being lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender. If that seems shocking, know that for Kentuckians living immediately outside Louisville Metro, it is still a reality today.

Right now, anti-gay discrimination is perfectly legal in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. Anti-discrimination fairness laws exist in only three areas in our state: Covington, Lexington/ Fayette County and Louisville Metro — leaving over 75 percent of our commonwealth's residents vulnerable to discrimination without any legal protections.

May 1, 2009 - 10:00 am
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We’re a Billion Dollars In the Hole

Yesterday Governor Steve Beshear announced there could be a $1 billion budget shortfall in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. The largest in history.
So let’s talk about that for a second.
If we’re so far in the hole - why was Frankfort spending with reckless abandon in the session just a month ago?
Will Beshear use this projected [...]

February 25, 2009 - 02:30 pm
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Beshear Releases Stimulus Dollars Plan

Governor Steve Beshear finally released details of an estimated $3 billion in stimulus money that will roll into the Commonwealth of Kentucky over the next 28 months.
Beshear outlined some major areas of funding with Louisville Mayor Jerry Abramson today:

Medicaid: Kentucky’s Medicaid program will receive about $990 million over the next two years. The program [...]

February 24, 2009 - 10:30 am
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Faux Gay Rights Group Still Mucking It Up

This is why gay rights and gender equality are stalled in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Unfortunately for Jordan Palmer, who continues his ridiculous assault after we rightly and properly published a negative story about him and the Kentucky Equality Federation, is biting off more than he can chew. Continuing to attack me after I filed [...]

February 24, 2009 - 10:30 am
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Faux Gay Rights Group Still Mucking It Up

This is why gay rights and gender equality are stalled in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Unfortunately for Jordan Palmer, who continues his ridiculous assault after we rightly and properly published a negative story about him and the Kentucky Equality Federation, is biting off more than he can chew. Continuing to attack me after I filed [...]

February 16, 2009 - 02:00 pm
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Stand Up Against Senate Hate Bill 68

You know where we stand on Senate Hate Bill 68. Gary Tapp Tapp Tapp has a serious case of the Daniel Mongiardo Gay Panic [TM] and is focused 100% on making sure that the terrifying homosexuals cannot foster or adopt children in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
If you’re worth your weight, known homosexuals and allies, [...]

February 16, 2009 - 11:45 am
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Grayson Launches Service Increasing Transparency

Secretary of State Trey Grayson has launched a new service increasing government transparency in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. It’s now super-easy to determine if a bill has been signed into law by the Governor thanks to a new notification system. You’re now able to sign up to receive email notifications or follow an [...]

February 5, 2009 - 12:39 pm
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Obama Declares Kentucky Disaster Area

Earlier this morning we received a press release from the White House indicating that President Barack Obama has declared that a major disaster exists in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. His declaration ordered Federal aid to supplement state and local recovery efforts.
Federal funding is available to Commonwealth and eligible local governments and certain private nonprofit [...]

February 4, 2009 - 12:00 pm
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Yarmuth Asks USDA for Farmer Assistance

Congressman John Yarmuth has asked United States Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack for assistance to Kentucky farmers as they attempt to recover from last week’s nasty ice storm.
Here’s the letter he sent Vilsack:
Dear Secretary Vilsack:
I am writing to request USDA disaster assistance following the severe winter storms that swept across the Commonwealth of Kentucky [...]

January 29, 2009 - 09:08 am
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Obama Approves Kentucky Disaster Declaration

President Barack Obama approved Governor Steve Beshear’s request for an emergency Presidential Disaster Declaration last night. The order will expedite assistance to people in need across the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
“President Obama called me last night to express his concern about the plight facing our state and many of our people. I appreciate the president’s [...]