Revenue Source (Free subscription) | 06/18/2008
A federal lawsuit filed by a Kentucky blogger against former Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Commonwealth of Kentucky has been settled. Under the...
WebPro News (Free subscription) | 06/17/2008
A federal lawsuit filed by a Kentucky blogger against former Governor Ernie Fletcher and the Commonwealth of Kentucky has been settled. Under the terms of the settlement, the Commonwealth agrees to apply a "viewpoint-neutral" policy to blogs and websites accessed by state-owned computers. read more
Cincinnati Enquirer (Free subscription) | 05/10/2008
Page One Kentucky has a link to Greg Fischer's new ad in the Dems U.S. Senate primary. Here is the response from the campaign of Bruce Lunsford, who is targeted in the ad for backing Republican Gov. Ernie Fletcher in the 2003 governor's race. Does Lunsford have a point, or is Fischer getting to him? From the day he announced his candidacy, Greg Fischer’s entire campaign has been about tearing
Kentucky Law Review (Free subscription) | 03/23/2008
Thanks to Marcia Oddi at the ILB for letting me know what's happening in my own back yard as "Kentucky governor allows state workers to access blogs". Reversing a policy set by former Gov. Ernie Fletcher's administration, state-owned computers used by executive branch employees can now access blogs. The state had banned access to most blogs, excluding those operated by newspaper and television companies,...
WebPro News (Free subscription) | 03/21/2008
Kentucky's newly elected Democratic Governor Steve Beshear lifted a ban set in place by former Governor Ernie Fletcher that barred state employees from accessing blogs on state computers. Fletcher's move was a controversial one that led to national press coverage of allegations that he was trying to silence critics, and a federal lawsuit filed by a Kentucky gadfly blogger. read more
Queerty (Free subscription) | 03/07/2008
A Kentucky judge ruled yesterday that state GOP leaders, including former Governor Ernie Fletcher, violated the constitution by giving Baptist-oriented University of The Cumberlands $11 million in public funds. Gay group Equality Kentucky filed the suit after the school booted a gay student. [365 Gay]
Pol Watchers (Free subscription) | 01/16/2008
FRANKFORT — Kenny Bishop, director of the Governor’s Mansion for former Gov. Ernie Fletcher and a Grammy-nominated gospel singer, has landed a job with the Legislative Research Commission. Bobby Sherman, director of the support and research agency for state legislators, said Tuesday that Bishop started last November as a full-time administrative assistant. He is to help with outreach programs such...
The Liberal Blog Network (Free subscription) | 12/27/2007
In case you weren't sure how big of a charlatan former Governor Fletcher (R) and his merry band of crooks really were: Fletcher during April 2007 KET Debate: “Look at what I started off with a projected $1 billion shortfall...
The Liberal Blog Network (Free subscription) | 12/27/2007
Another lump of coal for former Governor Fletcher (R), this courtesy of the widely-respected Rothenberg Political Report: Biggest Electoral Embarrassment of 2007 Nominees: • Ernie Fletcher (R-Ky.) • Robin Weirauch (D-Ohio) • Vladimir Putin (UR-Russia) • Bart Peterson (D-Ind.) •...
The Liberal Blog Network (Free subscription) | 12/17/2007
Looks like former Governor Fletcher (R) didn't have many friends in the state's capital in the final weeks. He received a donation from just one person whose last name wasn't Fletcher, compared to the 114 who gave to Governor Beshear...
The Bridge (Free subscription) | 12/13/2007
Yesterday Circuit Court Judge James Shake filed in the Secretary of State's office to oppose current Surpreme Court Justice Elisabeth Abramson. Both are Jefferson Countians. Former Governor Fletcher appointed Abramson earlier this year because of the vacancy made by the...
Pol Watchers (Free subscription) | 12/11/2007
As one of his last acts in office, Gov. Ernie Fletcher issued pardons to dozens of Kentuckians and commuted the sentences of three convicted criminals. Here is the press release from the governor's office with the complete list: FRANKFORT, Ky. – Governor Ernie Fletcher has issued relief to the following individuals, pursuant to his legitimate and plenary powers under Section...
BluegrassReport.org (Free subscription) | 12/10/2007
In light of Governor Fletcher's (R) latest frenzy in appointing his cronies to boards and commissions in his final day in office (see here and here), I thought it was worth re-posting this item from last week: -------------------------------------- Recall Governor...
Kentucky Law Review (Free subscription) | 12/08/2007
Suit over university boards to go on hold HERALD LEADER CLICK ON HEADING FOR STORY A Franklin Circuit Court judge wants Governor-elect Steve Beshear's administration to help decide the next step in a lawsuit alleging that Gov. Ernie Fletcher violated state law by appointing too many Republicans to the state university governing boards.
Cincinnati Enquirer (Free subscription) | 12/03/2007
Just received this statement from the governor's office; the special election to fill Jon Draud's statehouse seat is Jan. 8. Governor Ernie Fletcher has issued a writ of election for the 63rd House District Seat, vacated by Rep. John Draud upon his acceptance of the position of Kentucky Commissioner of Education. A special election to fill Draud seat will be held January 8, 2008. “Calling this
