Politics & Government

Rare ADD History Document Found

Feb 12, 2018 at 04:38 pm by admin

(Clinton, KY- February 14, 2018) - Recently I found buried deep in my personal archives of Kentucky state planning documents, an important document on the early formation of t.... Read More

Local libraries to take a hit in KY budget

Jan 31, 2018 at 03:20 pm by admin

Librarians across the state of Kentucky are expressing alarm about Governor Bevin's budget. If not changed, all state funds to public libraries will stop. That could mean the.... Read More

It's going to be a lively session (with constituent questionaire results)

Jan 25, 2018 at 04:30 pm by admin

I anticipate this will be a lively session. Work is already underway on the state's spending plan. As you read in my last correspondence, the Governor has released his proposa.... Read More

Marsy's Law approved by lawmakers; Ky. voters will decide on measure

Jan 25, 2018 at 03:18 pm by admin

FRANKFORT--A constitutional crime victims' "bill of rights" amendment edged closer to this fall's statewide election ballot with today's final passage of a bill proposing the.... Read More

HB 227: solar power under attack

Jan 25, 2018 at 03:18 pm by admin

Updated story: Kentuckians for the Commonwealth sent out this blast on Friday: House Bill 227, an anti-rooftop solar bill, passed through the House Natural Resources and Energ.... Read More

Senate passes bill requiring abstinence education

Jan 25, 2018 at 03:18 pm by admin

FRANKFORT - A bill that would require the inclusion of abstinence education in any human sexuality or sexually transmitted diseases curriculum passed the Senate by a 32-5 vote.... Read More

Bill would give local governments more revenue options

Jan 17, 2018 at 03:37 pm by admin

FRANKFORT--Cities, counties, school districts and other local government entities would have new ways to increase investment revenue under a bill approved today by the House L.... Read More

Social and emotional learning important in early childhood, lawmakers told

Sep 06, 2017 at 03:17 pm by admin

FRANKFORT--Young children need to learn their ABCs and numbers to advance in school, but they'll need good social and emotional skills to advance in life, an early children ex.... Read More

Edelen and Jones bring New Kentucky Project roadshow to Paducah

Aug 22, 2017 at 03:50 pm by admin

The New Kentucky Project founders Matt Jones of Kentucky Sports Radio (KSR) and former Kentucky Auditor Adam Edelen brought their roadshow on Wednesday evening to the historic.... Read More

U.S. Reps Comer, Goodlatte, Massie, and Polis Introduce Bipartisan Industrial Hemp Bill

Jul 29, 2017 at 03:01 pm by admin

WASHINGTON, DC - Congressmen James Comer (R-KY), Bob Goodlatte (R-VA), Jared Polis (D-CO), and Thomas Massie (R-KY) introduced federal legislation to end unnecessary and outda.... Read More

Purchase Area one of three groups awarded for elder abuse prevention

Jun 02, 2017 at 10:40 am by admin

FRANKFORT, Ky. (June 2, 2017) - Three community groups have received awards for their work to stop elder abuse. The Department for Community Based Services (DCBS), within the.... Read More

Quit-smoking bill receives final passage

Mar 16, 2017 at 04:54 pm by admin

FRANKFORT--Drugs and services that help Kentuckians quit smoking or stop using other tobacco products would be more easily accessed under health insurance plans or Medicaid u.... Read More

Public benefit corporation bill heads to Senate

Feb 16, 2017 at 02:09 pm by admin

FRANKFORT--The Kentucky House has voted 78-17 for a bill that would allow public benefit corporations to do business in the Commonwealth. Should House Bill 35 become law, Ken.... Read More

Words Plus Actions Equal The Language of Political Protest in America

Feb 13, 2017 at 04:17 pm by admin

(Clinton, KY) - Hand made signs, small groups writing their thoughts down, letters to the editors, can assume a wave of momentum far greater then individual actions. It's all.... Read More

Lobbying in KY hits all time high in 2016

Jan 31, 2017 at 04:03 pm by admin

Lobbying spending in Kentucky hit an all-time high in 2016, as $20.8 million was paid by businesses, organizations, and lobbyists pursuing their interests with the General Ass.... Read More