Ky. Republicans Push To Make Louisville Mayor, Council Races Nonpartisan

By Ryland Barton Republicans in the Kentucky legislature are pushing for a bill that would make Louisville’s mayoral and Metro Council elections nonpartisan. Louisville is one of a handful of cities in Kentucky that elect partisan city officials. A Democratic stronghold, the city — technically a consolidated city-county government since 2003 — hasn’t had a Republican…

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Senate Committee Acts On Coal Refuse Measure

By STU JOHNSON Legislation to reduce the cost of reprocessing old coal is heading to the full Kentucky Senate.  Senate Bill 251 would affect a specific refuse fill area in Clay County.   If passed, it would eliminate the requirement for a coal company foreman and two emergency medical technicians. Coal Operators and Associates Board Chair Charles…

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