Kenny Colston

Kentucky Public Radio Frankfort Reporter

Kenny Colston is the Frankfort Bureau Chief for Kentucky Public Radio (a collaborative effort of public radio stations in Kentucky). Colston has covered Kentucky's Capitol and state government since 2010. He is a Louisville native, and a graduate of the University of Kentucky. When he's not tracking down stories about Kentucky politics, you can often find him watching college sports, particularly football.

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Education
2:00 pm
Tue June 26, 2012

Conway to Talk in Washington About For-Profit College Investigation

Kentucky Attorney General Jack Conway is taking his fight against for-profit colleges to Washington D.C. Conway has scheduled a news conference Wednesdy with various members of the Obama Administration and U.S. Senators Dick Durbin and Tom Harkin to reveal more about his investigations into the colleges.

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Politics
4:10 pm
Mon June 25, 2012

Super Pacs in Kentucky Could be Impacted by High Court Ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overrule a Montana campaign finance law is likely to boost the rise of super PACs in Kentucky. The Montana law limited the amount of money independent groups could spend on campaigns. But the high court says the 2010 Citizens United decision overrules state laws. 

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Politics
1:33 pm
Mon June 25, 2012

ACLU Says Supreme Court Ruling on Immigration Will Curb Efforts in Kentucky

The US Supreme Court building

Activists expect the U.S. Supreme Court ruling striking down most of Arizona's controversial immigration law will stifle efforts to pass a similar law in Kentucky.

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Health
6:00 am
Sun June 24, 2012

An Innovative Medical Idea Could Lead to Big Bucks in Kentucky

A new competition to spur innovation in the healthcare industry is happening soon in Kentucky. The Bluegrass Code-a-thon offers a $10,000 prize to the person who comes up with the best healthcare innovation in a single day.

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Health
3:06 pm
Thu June 21, 2012

Jefferson County Region Will Soon Have Increased Medicaid Options

The process of opening the Louisville area to Medicaid competition is underway. Passport Health Plan has run Medicaid in the area for 15 years, but the state has been ordered by the federal government to allow at least one more private operator to do business in the region.

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