by BILL ESTEP, bestep@herald-leader.com – A panel of federal judges has reinstated the criminal conviction of an Ashland physician accused of performing unnecessary heart procedures in order to run up profits. The appeals court decision left open the possibility that Richard E. Paulus, who retired after coming under investigation, could receive a new trial. For years,…
by Tom Loftus, Louisville Courier Journal – Here’s everything you need to know about the Kentucky attorney general who may be running for governor against Matt Bevin. Rachel Aretakis/Louisville Courier Journal FRANKFORT, Ky. — Democratic candidate for governor Andy Beshear has promised that any money his 2015 campaign for attorney general received that was tainted by…
by Deborah Yetter, Louisville Courier Journal – Under Gov. Matt Bevin’s Medicaid plan, it actually will cost Kentucky more to provide health coverage to people affected by the Medicaid changes than if the state did nothing. Mary Ann Gerth/Courier Journal This story may be updated. Kentucky has hit a national pharmacy benefit management company with a…
by Michon Windstorm – Democrats and Republicans don’t agree on very much anymore—especially when it comes to the presidency. But a new poll from the Associated Press and the NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that the two sides overwhelmingly agree on one thing—that a president should not pardon themselves and if they do—a majority…
by Andrew Wolfson, Louisville Courier Journal – Sexual assault victim says her rape kit was never tested and the assailant never identified. Matt Stone, Louisville Courier Journal When he announced his bid for governor Monday, Attorney General Andy Beshear said his office has “addressed” Kentucky’s rape kit backlog and is “in the process of testing every…
Louisville is spending $207 million to expand its center at a time when dozens of other cities are pursuing similar projects. by Marcus Green SUNDAY EDITION | Louisville’s expanded convention center set to re-enter ‘highly competitive industry’ LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) – The expanded Kentucky International Convention Center is scheduled to open next month, capping…
by NBC – (WDIV) Tick season is in full swing. While we emphasize things like using insect repellents and wearing long pants to reduce the chances of getting bitten, there are things you can also do to reduce their numbers in the your own backyard. There is a whole lot of different ways to minimize ticks…
by Judy Clabes, NKyTribune editor – The U.S. Chamber of Commerce is launching a campaign against President Donald Trump’s tariffs — and the possibility of an emerging all-out trade war. The national Chamber says that $1.5 billion in Kentucky exports are threatened and that 539,000 Kentucky jobs are supported by global trade. When the U.S.…
by Don Weber – LEXINGTON – How to better protect the states schools from tragedies like the one this past January at Marshall County High School was on the minds of Federal and state officials who took part in the Federal Commission on School Safety Listening Session in Lexington. Sen. Danny Carroll, R-Paducah, who represents Marshall…
by Mandy McLaren, Louisville Courier Journal – Kentucky Attorney General Andy Beshear and Kentucky Education Association President Stephanie Winkler spoke to the media.Kentucky Attorney General’s office LEXINGTON — Gov. Matt Bevin said Tuesday that efforts to prevent school shootings are laudable but do not address the root causes of the violence: children’s access to smart phones, video…