Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer Announces Re-Election Bid
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WFPL (Louisville) - In a message to supporters, Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer announced he is running for re-election in 2014. The mayor had avoided the question when asked about seeking a second term in recent weeks, and the timing of the announcement had changed from January to mid-summer. At the time, there were rumors Fischer was considering a bid for Kentucky's U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Mitch McConnell, but the mayor later said he was leaning towards running for re-election. Fischer says his administration has made some significant accomplishments in the first three years and there's more work to be done.
"I’ve been honored to serve my hometown for the last two years. My team, with the assistance of all 750,000 citizens, has set Louisville on a new course—creating a more innovative, entrepreneurial and compassionate city," Fischer says. "We have accomplished much, but we have more to do."
Jefferson County Democratic Party Not Affiliated With Progress Kentucky
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- Posted or Written by: Bill Ryan
LOUISVILLE, KY, - Jefferson County Democratic Party is not affiliated with Progress Kentucky or the parties involved in the alleged recording of U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell’s campaign headquarters.
Bill Ryan is the County Chair of the Jefferson County Democratic and the only official spokesperson for the Jefferson County Democratic Party.
“It is unfortunate that Progress Kentucky felt that this was acceptable behavior. The Jefferson County Democratic Party does not condone the actions of Progress Kentucky and is not affiliated in anyway with the group.
Although Jacob Conway is a member of the Jefferson County Executive Committee he does not speak for the Jefferson County Democratic Party. His recent involvement with the situation is voluntary and is in no way connected to the party,” states Ryan regarding Conway’s recent & unauthorized media appearances.
County Chair, Bill Ryan is available for further comment.
He can be reached via telephone or email. Phone: 502-419-4346 | Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Kentucky House Democrats voted Monday night to override a gubernatorial veto of controversial legislation known as the "religious freedom" bill.
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- Posted or Written by: Beth Musgrave
FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Kentucky House Democrats voted Monday night to override a gubernatorial veto of controversial legislation known as the "religious freedom" bill.
House Speaker Greg Stumbo, D-Prestonsburg, declined to give a final tally for the vote to override Gov. Steve Beshear's veto of House Bill 279. The vote was taken behind closed doors in the House Democratic caucus late Monday. It was not clear if the full House was going to vote on the bill later Monday.
It takes 51 votes to override a gubernatorial veto. House Bill 279 passed the Democratic-controlled House 82-7 earlier this session. Monday was the 29th day of the 30-day session.
Stumbo said the discussion was heated.
Beshear vetoed the measure on Friday, saying that while he values religious freedom, the bill went too far. Earlier in this legislative session, the religious freedom bill passed overwhelmingly in the Democratic House and Republican Senate. House Bill 279 would allow someone with "sincerely held" religious beliefs to disregard state laws and regulations.
Governor Beshear announces new construction program for minorities
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- Posted or Written by: Kelsey Duvall
From - WHAS11: Louisville - Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear announced a new program that will train minorities in construction jobs.
He said the program, Bridges to Opportunities, will provide training and business education for female and minority business owners.
The announcement came after a more concrete time line for the Ohio River Bridges Project was determined.
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