Local/Regional News

By Kentucky Public Radio

By Kentucky Public Radio

Louisville, KY – One of the most common rumors involves electioneering, or campaigning too close to a polling place. It's illegal to actively campaign within 300 feet of a polling place, but Deputy Assistant Secretary of State Les Fugate says it's not against the law to wear campaign attire to the polls, as long as it doesn't create a diversion.

By Kentucky Public Radio

Frankfort, KY – For good will, promotion and advertising, some drug companies offer free or low-cost prescription drugs to those who can't afford them. But it's often difficult for consumers to figure out how to get the drugs. Governor Beshear says that won't be the case under the Kentucky Prescription Assistance Program. "We're going to buy computer software that will allow the user to locate, link and enroll in these assistance programs."

By Meghan Quigley

Lexington, KY – University of Kentucky officials said they were "outraged" about an effigy of Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama that was found on campus on Wednesday. UK President Lee Todd sent a campus-wide email confirming the situation.

By Kentucky Public Radio

Frankfort, KY – First, Governor Beshear wants a new revenue projection from the Consensus Forecasting Group. Second, the administration will formulate a plan to address the shortfall and third he will take the plan to the people. He says a special session may be necessary during the January recess of the 2009 General Assembly. "Really, with December having Christmas and the holidays in it, it almost dictates that we end up doing a special session, if we have one, in January."

By Quigley/McCoy/Lytle

By Kentucky Public Radio

By Kentucky Public Radio

Louisville, KY – Most of the natural gas that will be used this winter was purchased and stored in the summer, during a price spike. That was caused by a rush on Wall Street to purchase commodities, which seemed safe in an uncertain market.

Kentucky Public Service Commission spokesperson Andrew Melnykovych says the same uncertain market may protect prices from another spike next year.

By Alan Lytle

By Lisa Autry, Kentucky Public Radio

Kentucky Dam Village, KY – In the days leading up to the election, the economy has been the dominant issue in the race between U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell and his Democratic challenger Bruce Lunsford. Another issue that is also drawing considerable conversation is energy. In fact, energy issues were discussed at some length during the candidates' final debate last week in western Kentucky.