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EKU must open planning process: Secrecy at public college fuels distrust
There is nothing wrong with the fact that Eastern Kentucky University is taking a long, careful look at how to best use its resources.
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Burgoo Something to stew over
In his weekly report to constituents Rep. Andy Barr, R-Lexington, starts off with a fairly mild item about federal crop insurance and then launches into a multi-faceted screed against Obamacare. "The supporters of Obamacare are supporting a part time work economy. And most of all, they are hurting...
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Don't give utility new rate control; KAW seeks increase, less scrutiny
American Water stockholders are looking forward to their fifth straight dividend increase in five years, while ratepayers can look forward to higher water bills.
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Pass a federal media shield law; DOJ spying on AP reinforces need
Governments and news media will always be in conflict. That's the nature of the relationship. The conflict may not be personal or constant or even bitter, but it will always exist.
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Find the courage to do tax reform; Beshear stalling on task force ideas
Tax reform will never happen without strong, very strong, executive leadership.
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Collect taxes from online sales
It seems like the biggest argument against the proposed Marketplace Fairness bill is that it would just be too much trouble.
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Fighting facts in rush for revenue; Public has right to instant-racing info
Money is a powerful thing. The most recent reminder of this enduring truth is the Commonwealth of Kentucky's argument against the legal process of discovery.
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Other voices: Apology is due
So it turns out that Susan Rice, the U.S. ambassador to the United Nations and, before a group of leading Senate Republicans decided that she was evil incarnate, a top contender to replace Hillary Clinton as secretary of state, had nothing to do with formulating the White House's response to the...
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Protect women from Gosnells; Keep abortion safe and legal
If you want the Kermit Gosnells of the world to multiply and prosper, outlaw abortion.
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Government overreach: Scrutiny of Tea Party, AP unnerving
The Internal Revenue Service's targeting of Tea Party groups for extra scrutiny and the Justice Department's secret seizure of Associated Press phone records are egregious examples of government overreach.


