Louisville news: Most state workers get furloughs, Richie Farmer gets a new car edition [News]

August 27, 2010 - 10:07am

"Republican U.S. Senate candidate Rand Paul backtracked Thursday on his pledge to erase the federal budget deficit in a year, instead offering several options that he said could get it done within five." [Bluegrass Politics]
"State Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer said Thursday he has not ruled out a bid for governor next year but that his 'dream job' would be athletics director at the University of Kentucky. In recent weeks, Farmer has been mentioned as a possible candidate for lieutenant governor in 2011 on a slate with Senate President David Williams, R-Burkesville." [Bluegrass Politics]
"While most of state government is buying fewer vehicles because of budget cuts, Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer has spent about $445,000 on 19 new vehicles for his department this year, including a $35,340 Chevy Suburban for his own use. Farmer drove his previous state vehicle for 30 months, so he was due for a replacement in January, said spokesman Bill Clary." [Lexington Herald-Leader]
"State police, corrections officers and workers at 24-hour mental health facilities won’t have to participate in state furloughs, Personnel Cabinet Secretary Nikki Jackson announced Thursday." [Courier-Journal]

Photo: Courtesy Kentucky Department of Agriculture

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