- "Congressman John Yarmuth, D-KY, released the following statement after the shooting of Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, D-AZ, who was shot in the head Saturday when an assailant opened fire in an area where the lawmaker was meeting with constituents.'This was a shocking and cowardly act of violence against a dedicated public servant and a dear friend. Gabby is a member of our extremely close class of 2006 and we are devastated by this tragic event. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and her staff — as well as with the loved ones of the other innocent victims who were also shot today.'" [LEO Weekly [4]]
- "Republican Secretary of State Trey Grayson announced Friday that he will leave his state post to become director of Harvard University’s prestigious Institute of Politics, effective Jan. 31. Shortly afterwards, Democratic Gov. Steve Beshear announced in a Capitol news conference that he will appoint Bowling Green Mayor Elaine Walker to serve the remaining 11 months of Grayson’s term." [Bluegrass Politics [5]]
- "Citing lingering concerns over animal welfare and public safety, Mayor Greg Fischer today ordered a top-to-bottom review of Metro Animal Services and announced that his administration will immediately launch its promised search for a new permanent director of the agency." [Metro Government press release [6]]
- "Operators of adult businesses in Louisville are pinning their last hope on an appeal to the U.S. Supreme Court in a seven-year battle with the city over a no-nudity ordinance they say would effectively shut them down." [Courier-Journal [7]]
Photo : Courtesy Kentucky Secretary of State