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11:15 am
Thu June 19, 2008

State Funding Expected To Dominate As Educators Converge On Washington

Lexington, KY – Nearly 10,000 teachers and other education professionals are meeting next month in Washington, D.C. to engage in a dialogue over issues plaguing schools and students across the country. Kathleen Adams has details.

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11:13 am
Thu June 19, 2008

Obama's Potential VP Shortlist

Lexington, KY – Democratic presidential nominee Barack Obama has a number of potential VP picks, including some female candidates that may appeal to the women's vote, according to Al Cross, Director of the Institute for Rural Journalism and Community Issues at the University of Kentucky, speaking on WUKY radio on Wednesday.

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4:45 am
Thu June 19, 2008

Survey Uncovers Public Perception Of Media Bias

Bowling Green – A national survey by the political research firm, Ramussen Reports, is raising some questions about the quality and fairness of reporting in the presidential campaign this year. Dan Modlin of Kentucky Public Radio reports.

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12:49 am
Wed June 18, 2008

UK Campus Reacts To Todd's Bonus

Lexington, KY – Around the University of Kentucky campus today, faculty and students reacted to the news that the school's Board of Trustees has rewarded the institution's president with a sizeable bonus. Kathleen Adams has the story.

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11:40 am
Tue June 17, 2008

The Price Of School Meals Set To Rise In Fayette County

Lexington, KY – Like many school districts throughout Kentucky, Fayette County public schools are preparing to raise the price of school breakfast and lunch. As Kathleen Adams reports, the Fayette County Public School Board votes Monday on the increases.

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2:09 am
Tue June 17, 2008

Job Cuts, Tuition Increases, And Extra Healthcare Money Part of New UK Budget.

Lexington, KY – University of Kentucky President Lee Todd said Tuesday that the proposed budget for 2008-2009, while - quote- far from perfect , represents the school's decision to move forward.

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2:02 am
Tue June 17, 2008

Trustees Vote On UK Spending Plan

Lexington, KY – University of Kentucky President Lee Todd said Tuesday that the proposed budget for 2008-2009, while - quote- far from perfect , represents the school's decision to move forward.

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11:27 am
Mon June 16, 2008

Building A More Financially Literate Commonwealth

Lexington, KY – An initiative developed by the Kentucky Council on Economic Education is next week bringing together business leaders, policy makers and educators to see what can be done to improve the state's financial literacy. Kathleen Adams details.

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12:22 am
Thu June 12, 2008

Bloomberg Article Touts Central Kentucky Housing Market

Lexington, KY – A recent article posted on Bloomberg.com touts Lexington as a "true housing bargain" and a "top market with low risk." And as Kathleen Adams reports, one realty group hopes the public heeds the message.

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