Long court battles led to desegregation busing
The onset of school busing for desegregation in Jefferson County in 1975 fueled much debate among opponents and proponents. But before busing became a reality, there was a battle in the courts that began nearly five years earlier.
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Right-to-work spurs new rush
Pro-labor Republicans are targeting several GOP lawmakers who backed divisive right-to-work legislation that made Indiana the 23rd state to ban unions from collecting mandatory representation fees.
Panel OKs new ranking for Indiana public schools
Sweeping changes to Indiana's A-to-F ranking standards for public schools have been approved despite complaints that the new rules are too complex for schools and parents to understand. The State Board of Education voted 6-2 Wednesday for the changes.
Retirement systems bill advances
A House committee passed a bill Thursday that would rework the boards that oversee the state retirement systems and require "placement agents," who serve as intermediaries between the state and investment companies, to register as lobbyists.
Paducah nuclear plant backed
Three Republican members of Kentucky's congressional delegation Thursday called on the Obama administration to take steps to keep the Paducah nuclear fuel plant open beyond May and avoid the potential loss of 1,200 jobs there.
Tax reform panel named
Gov. Steve Beshear appointed 16 citizens Thursday to join Lt. Gov. Jerry Abramson on his commission to recommend ways to improve the state tax code.
March seeks Sherman Minton Bridge jobs
The head of a social-services organization led a march into the restricted work area on the Sherman Minton Bridge on Thursday to protest what he believes is a lack of hiring from neighborhoods with high unemployment near the bridge.
Oil operator indicted in Louisville
An oil and gas operator who was barred from doing business in seven states for assorted securities violations has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Louisville.
