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No more Ben Chandler?
By Michael Broihier
The Kentucky House of Representative’s voted Tuesday on almost purely party lines on a redistricting plan that would put all of Lincoln County in the 2nd Congressional District represented by Republican Steven Brett Guthrie, a...Tags: Democratic Party, Brett Guthrie, Politics, U.S. Senate, Scott J. Guthrie
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Redistricting needs new approach
In this column in October of last year was a brief comment about the insanity of the configurations of Kentucky’s congressional districts.
Now, with redistricting being imminent and the early introduction of a redistricting plan that has been...Tags: Democratic Party, Nelson County, Physical Fitness and Exercise, Politics, Physical Fitness and Exercise
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Nicholasville native files for 45th District seat in Kentucky House
news@jessaminejournal.comA Nicholasville man has filed as a candidate for the Kentucky House of Representatives in the 45th District — a seat that only included parts of Fayette County until earlier this month. Republican David Thornton of 128 Sagart Lane registered as a...Tags: Democratic Party, Politics, Primaries, Republican Party, U.S. House of Representatives
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Congressional redistricting finalized; House adopts energy incentives
State representativeThe state House of Representatives voted last week to extend by one week this year’s campaign-filing deadline for Kentucky’s six congressional seats as work continued to resolve a House-Senate impasse on a plan to redraw those electoral...Tags: Conservation, Brett Guthrie, Budgets and Budgeting, Politics, Conservation
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Buford: Congressional district would stay the same
mmoore@jessaminejournal.comUnder the state Senate’s plan regarding congressional redistricting, Jessamine County will remain in its current district, Sen. Tom Buford said. “Damon Thayer (Republican senator from Georgetown) and I are producing the 6th District...Tags: Democratic Party, Tom Buford, Brett Guthrie, Politics, Robert Stivers
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Redistricting plan draws fire
FRANKFORT — A plan for congressional redistricting approved in a House committee Thursday would shift several local counties into a district that stretches as far as Bowling Green.
The redistricting proposal unveiled Thursday by House Speaker...Tags: Nelson County, U.S. House Committee on Appropriations, Brett Guthrie, Mount Vernon, U.S. Senate
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Fate of Jessamine County in redistricting still unclear
jkleppinger@jessaminejournal.comA week and a half after the original filing deadline for the 2012 primary, federal and state legislative districts are still up in the air, with more splitting of Jessamine County likely. On Tuesday, Franklin Circuit Court Judge Phillip Shepherd struck...Tags: Brett Guthrie, Local Elections, Politics, Primaries, Republican Party
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Lawmakers approve congressional redistricting
FRANKFORT — After weeks of stop-and-start deliberations, the state legislature and Gov. Steve Beshear approved a congressional redistricting plan Friday that has angered some area leaders by moving several local counties into new districts.
The...Tags: Alice Forgy Kerr, Tom Buford, U.S. House Committee on Appropriations, Brett Guthrie, Barack Obama
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Officials celebrate transfer of Constitution Square
![Several dozen people filled a room Wednesday at Grayson's Tavern to celebrate the state's official announcement that Constitution Square State Historic Site will be turned over to Boyle County.The announcement comes after months of talks between county and state officials about the details of the arrangement for one of the state’s smallest historic sites.On Wednesday, Boyle Judge-Executive Harold McKinney signed the deed and easements for the property, completing the county's obligations, but the deal won't become official yet.Matt Sawyers, deputy secretary of the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, said officials are awaiting the approval of the secretary of the Finance Cabinet, something that should happen relatively soon. A press release from the Tourism Cabinet distributed Wednesday said the transfer is expected to be completed in January.Sawyers said the cabinet has completed a similar transfer of Ben Hawes State Park to the city of Owensboro, but the situation with Constitution Square is unique because of the historic nature of the site. He said the transfer makes perfect sense."This is a central part of the community here, and it can be better utilized as a county asset," Sawyers said.The county is not paying anything for the property but will be required to do some maintenance on the buildings and grounds and keep the park open to the public. Historical preservation standards must be adhered to as part of the agreement with the state.McKinney, who started working on the project with state officials in early 2011, said a cash flow analysis was done early on, and costs for upkeep at the park versus what it will mean economically make it a wash. "We may spend a little money to start with, but this is a wonderful investment in our history and our future," McKinney said.Plans are still in place for organizations that make up the Danville-Boyle County Economic Development Partnership to occupy a number of the buildings on the property. Representatives from the office of U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler, who was scheduled to appear but was still in Washington, D.C., were also on hand to talk about the $500,000 federal Housing and Urban Development grant that will go toward renovating the buildings for reuse.EDP President and Chief Executive Officer Jody Lassiter talked Wednesday about Grayson's Tavern, now the office for the Convention and Visitors Bureau, as the backdrop for those who hammered out Kentucky's statehood. Lassiter said the EDP is ready to proceed with moving the partner organizations, and they can begin accessing the grant money immediately.Current plans are for the Boyle County Industrial Foundation and Chamber of Commerce to occupy buildings on Fisher’s Row in Constitution Square. The Heart of Danville and a gift shop will go into the Goldsmith House.The building known as the School House will be used as a conference center, while The Watts-Bell House could be used for several things, including a space for start-up businesses. The Convention and Visitors Bureau and visitor's center will remain in Grayson’s Tavern. The buildings and the park also will be made a wireless Internet hot spot.Constitution Square was built on three acres of land donated by Emma Weisiger in memory of her brother, John G. Weisiger, to honor the signing of the state’s constitution in Danville in 1792. Work started in 1937 and was completed in 1955. The park has several replicas of early buildings, including the jail, as well as the original log post office. ](http://media.trb.com/media/thumbnails/story/2011-12/283070300-22080336.jpg "Several dozen people filled a room Wednesday at Grayson's Tavern to celebrate the state's official announcement that Constitution Square State Historic Site will be turned over to Boyle County.The announcement comes after months of talks between county and state officials about the details of the arrangement for one of the state’s smallest historic sites.On Wednesday, Boyle Judge-Executive Harold McKinney signed the deed and easements for the property, completing the county's obligations, but the deal won't become official yet.Matt Sawyers, deputy secretary of the Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet, said officials are awaiting the approval of the secretary of the Finance Cabinet, something that should happen relatively soon. A press release from the Tourism Cabinet distributed Wednesday said the transfer is expected to be completed in January.Sawyers said the cabinet has completed a similar transfer of Ben Hawes State Park to the city of Owensboro, but the situation with Constitution Square is unique because of the historic nature of the site. He said the transfer makes perfect sense."This is a central part of the community here, and it can be better utilized as a county asset,\" Sawyers said.The county is not paying anything for the property but will be required to do some maintenance on the buildings and grounds and keep the park open to the public. Historical preservation standards must be adhered to as part of the agreement with the state.McKinney, who started working on the project with state officials in early 2011, said a cash flow analysis was done early on, and costs for upkeep at the park versus what it will mean economically make it a wash. \"We may spend a little money to start with, but this is a wonderful investment in our history and our future,\" McKinney said.Plans are still in place for organizations that make up the Danville-Boyle County Economic Development Partnership to occupy a number of the buildings on the property. Representatives from the office of U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler, who was scheduled to appear but was still in Washington, D.C., were also on hand to talk about the $500,000 federal Housing and Urban Development grant that will go toward renovating the buildings for reuse.EDP President and Chief Executive Officer Jody Lassiter talked Wednesday about Grayson's Tavern, now the office for the Convention and Visitors Bureau, as the backdrop for those who hammered out Kentucky's statehood. Lassiter said the EDP is ready to proceed with moving the partner organizations, and they can begin accessing the grant money immediately.Current plans are for the Boyle County Industrial Foundation and Chamber of Commerce to occupy buildings on Fisher’s Row in Constitution Square. The Heart of Danville and a gift shop will go into the Goldsmith House.The building known as the School House will be used as a conference center, while The Watts-Bell House could be used for several things, including a space for start-up businesses. The Convention and Visitors Bureau and visitor's center will remain in Grayson’s Tavern. The buildings and the park also will be made a wireless Internet hot spot.Constitution Square was built on three acres of land donated by Emma Weisiger in memory of her brother, John G. Weisiger, to honor the signing of the state’s constitution in Danville in 1792. Work started in 1937 and was completed in 1955. The park has several replicas of early buildings, including the jail, as well as the original log post office. ")
dbrock@amnews.comSeveral dozen people filled a room Wednesday at Grayson's Tavern to celebrate the state's official announcement that Constitution Square State Historic Site will be turned over to Boyle County.The announcement comes after months of talks between county...Tags: Washington, DC, Human Interest, Corporate Officers, Bars and Clubs, Dining and Drinking
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Waters: Don't count your energy sources before they hatch
Ronald Reagan observed what history teaches: “The nearest thing to eternal life we will ever see on this earth is a government program.”
Therefore, we must fight hardest when do-gooders first raise the spectacle of saddling us with one of...Tags: Ronald Reagan, Petroleum Industry, U.S. Senate, Natural Gas, Consumers
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Mercer resident wages one-woman campaign against U.S. Rep. Ben Chandler
tkleffman@amnews.comPLEASANT HILL — Eunice Logan is passionate about Ben Chandler. In fact, you could fairly say she’s obsessed with the congressman from Kentucky’s Sixth District. Logan has devoted much of her life over the past two years to a one-woman...Tags: Barack Obama, Ronald Reagan, Elections, Libertarian Party, Big 3 Auto Bailout (2008)
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Letters to the Editor: Oct. 17, 2011
Elect Herman Cain
Dear Editor,
Why I am for Herman Cain for president:
— He is the only candidate of his or her party to address our country’s major problem.
— He answered no to Muslims in cabinet.
— He will be the president the...Tags: White House, Politics, Abraham Lincoln, Herman Cain, Korean War (1950-1953)
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