Politics

Chief Washington correspondent for CNBC, John Harwood delivered the 35th annual Joe Creason Lecture in Memorial Hall Wednesday evening on UK's campus.

Speaking to an audience of largely UK students and professors Harwood gave a lecture titled “What the 2012 Campaign Tells Us About the State and Future of Political Journalism.”

“Journalism adapted to change from pressures of media,” said Harwood  

Is putting up casinos in Kentucky the ultimate savior to erasing the state’s deficit? The pros and cons …

Hemp: Returning to Our Roots

By Beth Herbert

Great event this Saturday night hosted by the Lexington Farmer's Market!

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On Tuesday afternoon newly elected Lexington Mayor Jim Gray delivered his State of the Merged Government Address for the first time. He began his speech by pointing out that 25 days into his term he faces a $25 million deficit and many challenges.

From the Lexington Herald-Leader comes this story about Jim Gray and Jim Newberry, arguably the two front-runners in the primary for Lexington mayor, discussing their ideas about how to attract and retain young professionals.

In the Cat's Den at the University of Kentucky on Tuesday, vice-mayor and candidate for Lexington mayor Jim Gray, stepped up his criticism of incumbent Jim Newberry. Gray directed his criticism most passionately at the failed CentrePoint project in downtown Lexington that resulted in the demolishing of an entire historic block of businesses. To this day, the lot sits vacant. Here is Gray speaking at UK on Tuesday:

FRANKFORT, KY (WUKY) - After passing a revenue bill last week, the House this week will pass the appropriations bill that determines how the revenue will be spent. Then, the Senate will weigh-in. With one exception, House Republicans voted against the revenue bill's heavy reliance on accelerated sales tax collections and suspension of business tax breaks. Will their stance affect how Senate "Listen more at WUKY

On January 21, 2010, Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear's Communications Office released press proclaiming February as College Access Month in the Commonwealth. In an effort to ensure easy access to higher education, Governor Beshear recognizes the importance of quality education for all of Kentucky's citizens and encourages utilization of Go To College Kentucky - a website featuring online planning resources and financial aid availability.