6th District Drug Task Force Focuses On Kentucky Solutions

by JOSH JAMES –  Congressman Andy Barr convened his drug task force in Lexington Wednesday. The 6th district representative discussed how the recently passed national Comprehensive Addiction and Recovery Act will affect the panel’s recommendations to the federal government. The task force brings together experts in education, prevention, healthcare, and other areas to formulate specific policy prescriptions…

Alison Lundergan Grimes bows out of Fancy Farm picnic, says she will spend time with husband before trip

by Kevin Wheatley, @KWheatley_cn2 – After addressing the country in support of Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton, her most likely surrogate at this year’s Fancy Farm picnic announced Wednesday that she would not attend the annual event. Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes said in a news release that she would be spending time with her husband, Andrew,…

LRC adopts personnel reforms

by Tom Loftus, @TomLoftus_CJ – FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky’s legislative leaders approved a job classification plan and an updated personnel policy manual for the 320-person legislative staff on Wednesday – reforms suggested in a 2014 audit that found a severe dissatisfaction among the staff. “What this plan entails are job descriptions for every position…” said David Byerman,…