by James Bruggers , The Courier-Journal – Lawsuit uses a top Energy and Environment Cabinet official’s own words against the state’s current coal ash position. STORY HIGHLIGHTS The lawsuit claims the new regulations will conflict with other state regulations. At issue is how Kentucky chose to adopt new EPA regulations. State officials have said their new rules will…
by EBONY CLARK – The Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives say the state’s public libraries recently set a record in expected funding from the federal Education Rate, or E-Rate, program. E-Rate provides eligible schools and libraries discounts on internet, phone bills and networking equipment. Kentucky has a commitment of $2,083,104 for the July 2016 to the…
(LEX 18) A state representative is accused of illegally transporting alcohol. Wesley Morgan owns several liquor stores and was elected in the State House in November. His ethics have been called into question since he proposed six alcohol-related bills that could benefit his stores. One would require wholesalers to deliver within a week. Another would…
