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Gary Clemons, union member and veteran, has been elected State Senator for Kentucky's 37th District.

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Press Release: Gary Clemons Wins Special Election for Senate District 37

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Forward Kentucky: Reports from the 'Families First' rallies in Paducah and Jackson

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Today's AFL-CIO Daily Brief: AFL-CIO Tour Bus Races Through Derby City with BOSK Workers Ahead of Their Landmark Election

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Senate approves SB 1

From TRAVIS BROCK

The Senate today passed Stivers's SB 7 forced arbitration bill 26 - 10. Friday, they will hear SB 18, the pregnancy workplace accommodation bill with a committee sub and a floor amendment.

21, Feb, 2019

Phelps services set for March 2

Funeral services for Joe Phelps will be held on Saturday, March 2, at 1 p.m. at Owen Funeral Home, 5317 Dixie Hwy., Louisville.

21, Feb, 2019

'Ditch Mitch' isn't just a bumper sticker any more

By BERRY CRAIG

AFT Local 1360

"Ditch Mitch" isn't just a Kentucky-made (and union-made) bumper sticker any more.

21, Feb, 2019

From The Lexington Herald-Leader: ‘Salt in the wounds of laid-off Kentuckians.’ Bill slashing jobless benefits advances.

By JOHN CHEVES

21, Feb, 2019

From Time: Massive Emperor Trump Float Presides Over Italian Carnival

By TARA LAW

A giant, godlike President Trump float made its debut on the first day of one of Italy’s most famous carnival events this weekend.

21, Feb, 2019

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Two perspectives on health care reform

EDITOR'S NOTE: Polls show that health care is one of the top isssues among voters. Most Republicans remain wedded to the country's private health care system. At least in principle, most Democrats favor universal health care, though they disasgree on how to achieve it.

21, Feb, 2019