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Local Organizations partner to host a Candidate Debate Series
Candidates for Metro Council Districts 2, 4 and 6 participating
May 3, 2016
The Jefferson County KFTC Chapter and several local organizations and neighborhood associations will host the Open Mic Debate Series the week before the May 17 Primary Election. These debates will take place with candidates in Metro Council Districts 2, 4 and 6.
KFTC’s New Power PAC endorses Attica Scott and McKenzie Cantrell in state House elections
Democratic primary is May 17
April 26, 2016
KFTC’s New Power PAC has endorsed Attica Scott in the State House District 41 Democratic primary and McKenzie Cantrell in the State House District 38 Democratic primary.
Kinder Morgan's hazardous liquids pipeline threat is the focus of Earth Day events across the state
April 21, 2016
Several communities threatened by Kinder Morgan's proposal to repurpose the Tennessee Gas Pipeline to carry hazardous liquids will have events this weekend to raise awareness of the dangers associated with the pipeline.
KFTC issues in the News
A different kind of holler: Appalachia’s future is looking a lot more high-tech
September 19, 2016
"[T]hings are changing. That was evident in the presentations Friday that attracted more than 200 people to Hazard Community and Technical College called Big Ideas Fest for Appalachia: Visionary Thinking and Doing.
Conferences offer competing environmental views
September 19, 2016
The 40th Governor's Conference on Energy and the Environment on Wednesday and Thursday in Lexington has 34 listed speakers or moderators, but only two of them come from a non-profit, environmental advocacy background.
Where’s McConnell on boost for coal country?
September 16, 2016
A $1 billion plan to put coal miners back to work and turn some of Appalachia’s environmental problems into economic progress holds promise but must involve residents of the region in planning and ensure that the benefits stay in the communities where help is needed the most.
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