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State Tax Reform on Kentucky Tonight

John Hingsbergen — Sun, 09 Dec 2012 18:49:12 +0000

On this week's edition of Kentucky Tonight, host Bill Goodman and guests will discuss state tax reform. The program, which airs "live" on KET Monday night, is repeated each Tuesday morning at 11:00 on the WEKU Stations.

Beshear Says No Furloughs

Tony McVeigh, Kentucky Public Radio — Sat, 11 Jun 2011 00:04:54 +0000

It’s been another stellar month for state revenue receipts in Kentucky. And Gov. Steve Beshear says that means no furloughs for state workers next fiscal year. General Fund receipts in May were $750 million, a whopping 18 percent increase over May 2010 receipts.

Primary Vote Tally Certified

Tony McVeigh, Kentucky Public Radio — Tue, 07 Jun 2011 04:40:51 +0000

The results of Kentucky’s May 17^thprimary election have been officially certified. It took the State Board of Elections less than an hour to go over the numbers and certify the primary vote tallies. Secretary of State Elaine Walker says the only exception to the election night vote count was addressed in a recanvass conducted two weeks ago.

Civil War: The Nuances of Reenacting

Chris Taylor, Kentucky Public Radio — Tue, 10 May 2011 11:35:30 +0000

An obvious modern impact of the Civil War shows through those who keep the history alive. Reenacting groups participate in organized events all over Kentucky. Kentucky Public Radio's Chris Taylor set out to learn more, and got a lesson in garb.

Lone Officer Honored at Police Memorial

Charles Compton, WEKU — Mon, 09 May 2011 20:34:27 +0000

The lone police officer killed last year in the Commonwealth was honored today. His name was added to the Kentucky Law Enforcement Memorial in Richmond. WEKU’s Charles Compton reports…

Washington Post Says Farmer a "Liability"

Wed, 04 May 2011 18:21:35 +0000

The campaign woes continue for Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer, who is featured in a Washington Post story for being a drag on the gubernatorial ticket with state Senate President David Williams, R-Burkseville, in the upcoming Republican primary.