Monthly Archives: August 2019

MSNBC’s O’Donnell: I shouldn’t have reported Trump story

MSNBC’s O’Donnell: I shouldn’t have reported Trump story

MSNBC’s Lawrence O’Donnell said Wednesday he made an “error in judgment” in reporting about supposed Russian ties to President Donald Trump’s finances without verifying the story. O’Donnell’s admission came in a tweet Wednesday after a lawyer for Trump said the story was false and defamatory, and called on NBC News to apologize and retract it.…more »

Amid controversy, UWM removes ad featuring woman with crime tape around neck

Amid controversy, UWM removes ad featuring woman with crime tape around neck

MILWAUKEE — The University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee will no longer use a photo that features an African-American criminal justice student with crime scene tape wrapped around her neck. Community Activist Identified As Victim In Fatal Shooting The campaign prompted some discussion online. Some said it was offensive, and others called for the university to remove it.…more »

Guarded optimism reported on pension system

Guarded optimism reported on pension system

FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) — The Public Pension Oversight Board heard guardedly optimistic reports on the state’s public pension systems on Monday. Richard Robben, executive director Office of Investments for the Kentucky Retirement Systems, told the panel that the unfunded liability of the Non-Hazardous Kentucky Employees Retirement System plan, one of the worst in the nation,…more »

Ocasio-Cortez blasts Electoral College as a ‘scam’

Ocasio-Cortez blasts Electoral College as a ‘scam’

First-term Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) is calling for the U.S. to abolish the Electoral College, saying that the voting system is a “scam” that negatively impacts minorities. Ocasio-Cortez made her argument on Monday in an Instagram story that includes her driving along a deserted highway and quipping, “many votes here, as you can see.” “Very…more »

Kentucky governor looks for boost from Trump

Kentucky governor looks for boost from Trump

FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The reelection campaign of Republican Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin recently raised the ante in the November election, placing nearly $4 million worth of advertising on television and radio leading up to his showdown with Democratic challenger and Attorney General Andy Beshear. Now, the governor’s campaign is looking to reap a financial…more »

Fact Check | What teachers in every Kentucky school district earn

Fact Check | What teachers in every Kentucky school district earn

LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – As many Kentucky school districts head back to school, some districts are still looking to fill teaching vacancies. Kentucky education officials say the shortage is caused by teachers leaving the field and fewer college students pursuing an education degree. A WKYT Fact Check of state education statistics found the average classroom…more »

Anderson County High School rejects Bible elective

Anderson County High School rejects Bible elective

LAWRENCEBURG, Ky. (KT) – The Anderson County High School site-based council voted unanimously last Tuesday evening to not proceed with offering a Bible elective about the historical influences of the Old Testament. The school will instead offer a “world religions” course that will include Christianity and Islam, among others. Principal Chris Glass and social studies…more »

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