Tom Loftus
Freelance ReporterTom Loftus is a native of Cincinnati and a graduate of The Ohio State University. His long career in Kentucky journalism includes four years as Frankfort bureau chief for The Kentucky Post and 32 years as Frankfort bureau chief for The Courier Journal. He is a member of the Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame and a freelance reporter for the Kentucky Lantern.
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Records obtained by the Kentucky Lantern show text messages between London Mayor Randall Weddle and a campaign representative raising money for Andy Beshear's reelection campaign — texts that provide a rare glimpse into the murky world of political fundraising. -
FRANKFORT — Republican U.S. Sen. Rand Paul’s reelection committee spent nearly $50,000 this summer on luxurious hotels, restaurants and travel services during a trip to Sweden and Denmark. -
London Mayor Randall Weddle contributed $550,000 to Democratic Grassroots Victory Fund -
Notice sent by state election finance agency on Monday is first evidence of any official probe into $202,000 drawn on Weddle credit card -
Spending by outside groups likely to keep Republican challenger competitive in Kentucky governor’s race. -
McConnell’s chief fundraiser is raising the money for the Mitch McConnell Building -
Family, associates of London Mayor Randall Weddle and reverse logistics industry top governor’s donor list -
RPK spokesman says that’s because Republicans spent their money supporting their candidates last year -
Biggest spender, Chamber of Commerce, successfully sought cuts in state income tax and unemployment benefits -
Corporations have put $1.65 million into party’s building fund
