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What Congressional District am I in, anyway?

Posted by: Dave Newton on April 29, 2012

Although the state legislative redistricting failed earlier this year, the redistricting of the Congressional districts passed, as did redistricting of seats within many counties and cities. 

To find what districts you're in now, you can visit the Kentucky Voter Information Center.  

Kentucky Tonight Congressional Debates

Posted by: Dave Newton on April 29, 2012

Bill Goodman on KET's Kentucky Tonight is holding a series of discussions with Congressional candidates to give viewers a chance to learn about the candidates and make a more informed decision on election day, Tuesday, May 22nd.  

The first debate was last week and included the 1st Congressional District Democratic candidates and 3rd Congressional District Democratic candidates, respectively.  A video of that program can be found here or by clicking on the image above. 

Tonight, the discussion will be between the Republicans in the 6th Congressional District and the program will air live at 8pm EST. 

Congress again considers blocking coal ash safeguards

Posted by: Jerry Hardt on April 26, 2012

A Congressional conference committee will meet May 8 to work out differences in a major transportation funding bill - with the Keystone XL pipeline and coal ash among the major issues to be worked out.

Why are those issues part of a transportation bill?

Victory! Court recognizes public's interest in clean water

Posted by: Jerry Hardt on April 25, 2012

Kentucky citizens got a victory today when the Kentucky Supreme Court ruled that KFTC, Kentucky Riverkeepers and others have the right to intervene in a Clean Water Act enforcement case.

"In a strongly worded ruling the Kentucky Supreme Court has for the first time affirmed the right of every Kentucky citizen to intervene in state court enforcement actions," said Doug Doerrfeld, a member of KFTC's Litigation  Team. "This is a victory for every citizen of our Commonwealth who values clean water."

Down and Dirty Fundraising in Jefferson County

Posted by: Colette Henderson on April 25, 2012

Member Molly Tevisorona, er... the Kentucky Crusader, will dive into the mud for the love of her state.

Bipartisan majority wants clean energy

Posted by: Jerry Hardt on April 24, 2012

A new national survey shows overwhelming and bipartisan support for clean energy policies that go far beyond what is currently in place, especially in Kentucky.

More than 80 percent of the 1,019 people asked agreed with the statement: “The time is now for a new, grassroots-driven politics to realize a renewable energy future.” The favorable response included 69 percent of Republicans, 84 percent of Independents, and 95 percent of Democrats.

How the Media Covered the 2012 Primary Campaign

Posted by: Dave Newton on April 23, 2012

The Pew Research Center released an analysis yesterday about media coverage in the 2012 Republican Presidential primary. 

Although much of the analysis is that the media spent more time on issues and substance than the "horse race" as compared to 2008, this graph is still extremely lopsided.

PewGraph

TODAY is the Voter Registration Deadline in Kentucky

Posted by: Dave Newton on April 22, 2012

gIMG_4683All voter registrations for the May 22nd Primary Election must be received at the County Clerk's office or postmarked by today, Monday, April 23rd.

If you want to check your voter registration status just to be safe, visit the Voter Information Center here.

If you're not registered, or need to update your voter address, get down to your local County Clerk's office and register or download a mail-in voter registration card and get it post-marked today.

Dean & Nina Cornett honored for lifetimes of work

Posted by: Jerry Hardt on April 22, 2012

Dean-&-Nina-CornettLong-time KFTC members Dean and Nina Cornett have been honored with a Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of a long list of environmental achievements.

The Earth Day award was presented by the Kentucky Environmental Quality Commission.

Wendell Berry lecture live-streamed tonight

Posted by: Jerry Hardt on April 22, 2012

Kentucky farmer, writer outspoken critic of our abuse of the land and KFTC member Wendell Berry will deliver the 2012 Jefferson Lecture in the Humanities tonight.

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