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Clean water still the goal in state enforcement case

KFTC on October 23, 2012 in Coal and Water, Enforcement, Big Sandy, , Kentucky River, Water Quality

An agreement between Beshear administration and Frasure Creek Mining is not fair, reasonable or in the public interest, Franklin Circuit Judge Phillip Shepherd was told Monday afternoon.

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Voter Registration Report from Southern Kentucky Chapter

Alan Smith on October 22, 2012 in , Southern Kentucky, Voter Empowerment

Greetings from Bowling Green! 

The Southern Kentucky chapter had a blast with voter empowerment this year, registering 469 voters and having a ton of great conversations along the way. photo(1)

Our efforts began with regular tabling at the Community Farmers Market every Saturday, where we have made many good connections for future work. We also committed ourselves to canvassing often on the west side of Bowling Green, a low-income/minority section of town.  Our chapter meetings are held at a community center in this neighborhood, and members have given substantial effort over the years to forge relationships with residents of the west side. 

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Newport Candidate Forum

Joe Gallenstein on October 21, 2012 in , Northern Kentucky, Voter Empowerment

This past Thursday members of the Northern Kentucky chapter of  Kentuckians For The Commonwealth teamed up with allies from the Newp

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“Let's get ready to rumble!!!” - Voter Madness

Jennifer Jeffers on October 19, 2012 in , Jefferson County, Voter Empowerment

 (Below is an account from last week's incredible 48-hour-straight voter registration marathon in Louisville)

BeckiandEmilyMost people in Kentucky know what Madness is all about. You hear people talking about it in bars, on the streets, at the grocery store, even in church. Fans are out in hordes – crazy outfits, team tees, homemade signs, cheering, dancing, shouting – going crazy. Lots of high-power individuals coming together as a team. High stakes, high scores, every second counts. The air crackles with energy and excitement.

Members of KFTC and Kentucky Jobs with Justice definitely know what VOTER Madness is all about. Starting Friday, October 5th, our voter registration teams dominated the Louisville “courts” for 48 straight hours and the crowds went wild. From St. James Court to St. Stephen's Church, from Fourth Street Live to McD's at five, our team of 20 members, organizers and volunteers brought their A-game. The result? Democracy scored big. According to WLKY News, “The number of registered voters in Jefferson County has hit a record level of more than 500,000.”

Check out the replay reel:

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www.KentuckyElection.org is Live!

Dave Newton on October 18, 2012 in , Voter Empowerment

gIMG_5329KFTC's Election website at www.KentuckyElection.org is updated with new information about candidate stances, voting locations, key links, and other information to help you cast an informed vote in the election on Tuesday, November 6.  

Please share this website widely with friends and family members, through email and social media, to spread the word. 

www.KentuckyElection.org 

P.S. Look for a print edition of our Voter Guide in your mail soon.

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Massive new valley fill permit challenged

Pam Maggard speaking to U.S. EPA officials in August 2011.
KFTC on October 17, 2012 in Coal and Water, Communities Taking Action, , Enforcement, Kentucky River, Water Quality

A permit issued in July to Leeco allowing the coal company to destroy three miles of stream and construct a huge valley fill was issued without consideration of negative health impacts on nearby re

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The Appalachian voyage ends but the journey is just beginning..

Christian Torp on October 17, 2012 in Coal and Water, New Energy and Transition, Just Transition, , Mountaintop Removal and Strip Mining, , Energy Democracy, Air Quality, , featured, , Fundraiser, , Water Quality

Christian Torp has been hiking the Appalachian trail since March of this year to raise awareness about the destructive practice of mountain top removal mining and to raise money for Kentuckians for the Commonwealth. These are his reflections as his voyage comes to a close.

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Appalachian Community Economic Series

Tanya Turner on October 16, 2012 in New Energy and Transition, Just Transition, workshop

This Saturday our friends over in Wise Co., VA, Southern Appalachian Mountain Stewards (SAMS), begin the first of a string of workshops called the Appalachian Community Economic Series.  Better kno

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KFTC registers 4,814 voters!

Dave Newton on October 16, 2012 in , Voter Empowerment

With voter registration drives in our 13 chapters across the state, Kentuckians For The Commonwealth has worked hard leading up to the Oct 9th voter registration deadline. We’ve held voter registration events in chapters across the state – from our very newest chapter in Danville registering 68 voters over a 3-day period – to the Jefferson chapter that brought in close to 1,400. 

We tabled at dozens of community festivals and events in eastern and northern Kentucky, ran many door-to-door canvases in low-income communities, held a few heavy-hitting campus registration drives at EKU, WKU, UofL and UK, and in general did a great job of getting out and reaching people in communities that need to be heard louder in our democracy. Leading up to the deadline, we even held 36- and 48-hour-straight voter registration marathons in Lexington and Louisville, respectively!

In all, hundreds of volunteers managed to register 4,814 voters total – and also spread a lot of key information to get other ready and motivated to vote. 

But our work doesn’t stop with voter registration...

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Absentee Voting, 2012

Dave Newton on October 15, 2012 in , Voter Empowerment

IMG_0574Kentucky does not allow early voting or unexcused absentee voting, but there are quite a few circumstances under which you might be able to vote by mail or cast your vote in advance of the election at your local County Clerk's office.  

First, think about where you're going to be on Tuesday, November 6th.  Polls are open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Also, figure out where you're registered to vote now.  If you're not sure, you can find your voting location by typing in your name and date of birth at the State Board of Elections website HERE. 

If you won't be able to make it out to vote at that time and place, you'll be able to apply for an absentee ballot or cast your vote early only if you fall into one or more of these categories

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