Lexington, KY – Lexington Mayor Jim Newberry, like many officials across the country, says he's keeping his fingers crossed for some badly needed stimulus dollars promised by the Obama administration.
Washington DC – With an eight-hundred-twenty-five billion dollar stimulus package barreling its way through Congress, every state wants a piece of the action. But Kentucky's lawmakers wish they had a little more say in where that money goes. Tanya Snyder reports.
Lexington, KY – The University of Kentucky will now offer more than moral support for the 2010 World Equestrian Games when they're held at the Kentucky Horse Park. Alan Lytle reports.
Frankfort, KY – Governor Steve Beshear says some Internet gambling sites are siphoning millions of badly needed dollars from the commonwealth. He says sites that allow Kentuckians access are operating illegally because they're not regulated by the state, they pay no taxes in Kentucky and provide no jobs.
So, the administration sued to confiscate the domain names of 141 of the gambling sites.
Frankfort, KY – The pros and cons of a bill which allows video slot machines at Kentucky horse tracks were aired at a legislative hearing in Frankfort. Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh was there and files this in depth report.
Louisville – Traffic fatalities in KY have been on the decline for the past four years, but Transportation Cabinet officials say there's much work to be done to improve roadway safety. Rick Howlett reports.
Frankfort, KY – With the state searching for ways to generate new revenue, tax amnesty is on the minds of some Senate budget committee members. Previous amnesty efforts have raked in millions of dollars for the state, but Finance Secretary Jonathan Miller says it works best when used sparingly. "Otherwise, you get a system where too many taxpayers just wait for the next amnesty, to pay their taxes."
Frankfort, KY – A recent article in the Lexington Herald-Leader questioned whether some of Rep. Greg Stumbo's business relationships posed conflict of interest problems, since he's now Speaker of the House. Stumbo said they didn't and immediately sought an opinion from the Legislative Ethics Commission.
Frankfort, KY – Legislative hearings on Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear's budget-balancing plan continue in Frankfort. Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh zeroes in on how budget cuts are affecting one particular agency, Kentucky State Police.
