Louisville’s got some pretty fancy non-profits funded by taxpayer dollars with CEOs earning $600,000. And two have purchased $80,000/$90,000 boxes at the new arena. Obviously a wise expenditure in such turbulent economic times. [H-L]
John Yarmuth stands firmly against the Bush tax cuts and so do his conservative family members. Meanwhile, Jack Conway’s campaign [...]

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Sure, they’re a supporter of ours. But we’re a supporter of theirs. And you should support Metro United Way, as well.
Check out this fancy commercial they’re running of three of Louisville’s mayoral candidates:

I’m not sure which wins the awkward award for this one. Jackie Green, Greg Fischer and Hal Heiner are at [...]

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It makes me sick to my stomach to continually point out Jack Conway’s flip-flopping on the Bush tax cuts. And the mainstream media is strongly taking notice. Jack’s spokespeople are making matters worse by pointing out the flip-flopping galore in their reactions. I am hopeful that some day Jack will return to [...]

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No Kill Louisville (animal advocacy/adoption/care) will host a Night at the Improv on Thursday, August 5 at 8:00 P.M. Comedian Josh Wolf (dangerously hot for a comedian, ladies & ladydudes!) from Chelsea Lately will be the headlining act.

Tickets are $15 for two people and all proceeds benefit efforts to create a no-kill [...]

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Gabe Bullard will make you puke when you read this. [WFPL]
Rand Paul’s got some serious baggage these days. Meanwhile, his supporters are spinning this one out of control. [Page One]
State employees were honored for giving back to those in need. See, kids, government employees do good things. [WHAS11]
Wanna know why the obesity rate [...]

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Yesterday Churchill Downs kicked off a HullabaLOU ticket auction to benefit the Make-a-Wish Foundation.
Included in the package:

Two single-day front row VIP tickets to the HullabaLOU Music Festival with express entry via a private concierge escort
A personal meet-and-greet with Kenny Chesney (Saturday, July 24)
A photograph taken on the exclusive Churchill Downs clubhouse balcony, which overlooks the [...]

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You could win a Ford Focus by giving blood at the Holiday Hero Churchill Downs Blood Drive. Paddock Pavilion, July 6 – 8, Noon – 7:00 P.M. Every presenting donor will receive a ticket to King’s Island, they’ll be served Stoker’s Broaster Chicken and will get a coupon for a free pint of Graeter’s [...]

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Yesterday the Metro Council was aflutter over the unanimous passage of the capital and operating budgets.
Everyone and their mother is talking about it.
But let’s take a look at the external agencies and organizations that have had funding restored by the Council. The first column contains the organization name, second is the mayor’s proposal, third [...]

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Greg Fischer says he’s going to focus on the end user of government. Can we really believe that, based on his campaign activity the past several months? [WAVE3]
Speaking of Fischer, did anyone catch that mayoral debate? Greg conveniently stopped talking about his faux Inc. Magazine award. [Deep Thoughts]
This morning at 10:00 A.M., Governor [...]

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Corporate America owns your elected officials. 100%. Republicans and Democrats. It’s why we need real campaign finance reform. And it’s why I often push the mundane campaign finance reviews here on the googlebox. [Center For Public Integrity]
Take a trip behind the scenes at the 2010 Crusade for Children. [WHAS11]
Great news! [...]

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