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A wrap up of a session that came unwrapped

Apr 26, 2019 at 03:17 pm by admin

Hello...and yes, I know it's been a while since we last communicated. I did not send an end of session wrap-up...because I could not. There is no wrap-up because things just k.... Read More

Adam Edelen at Murray State - Pizza, Politics and Progressives

Apr 08, 2019 at 04:14 pm by admin

(Murray KY April 6, 2019) - Candidate Adam Edelen was on Murray State's campus this sunny Saturday afternoon for a "Politics and Pizza" campaign stop. Stacked boxes of pizza a.... Read More

Rep. Rocky Adkins - experience is key to winning

Apr 04, 2019 at 10:46 am by admin

Rep. Rocky Adkins was back in Paducah on Monday April 1st for a candidates' forum sponsored by the McCracken County Democratic Committee. Of the four Democratic candidates, on.... Read More

Youth vote elusive in past elections - but Dems keep trying

Mar 29, 2019 at 12:18 pm by admin

As election time for state offices nears, candidates and their campaigns have to be wondering where their core voters are and how to get them to the polls. While 22% percent t.... Read More

Conversation of historians Beschloss and Meacham a treat

Nov 20, 2018 at 10:15 am by admin

(Nashville TN) - Imagine you are-say - seven again and it's Thanksgiving and you're sitting at the kids table. (You know, that card table set up close enough to the grown ups.... Read More

Language of the 14th Amendment: it couldn't be any clearer

Oct 31, 2018 at 10:32 am by admin

14th Amendment: "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States." The President's most re.... Read More

Life of Alben W. Barkley has lessons to teach

Jul 26, 2018 at 02:32 pm by admin

Judge Shea Nickell brings life of a Purchase favorite son to life in courthouse presentation (Clinton, KY) - Those who watch Julia Louis-Dreyfus' misadventures as Vice Preside.... Read More

Updated: Fancy Farm 2018 - Paul not coming - McConnell no response

Jul 18, 2018 at 01:49 pm by admin

2018 SPEAKING ORDER Minutes TBDFF Political Chair Mark Wilson WelcomeBishop William Medley InvocationMr. Stewart Owsley National AnthemMs. Ann.... 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

Imes files bill to change election of state officials

Jan 25, 2018 at 03:18 pm by admin

FRANKFORT, Jan. 8 -- House Committee on Elections, Constitutional Amendments, and Intergovernmental Affairs Chair Kenny Imes, R-Murray, presents HB 23, a bill proposing to am.... Read More

Anniversary of Women's March in Paducah draws 100

Jan 25, 2018 at 03:18 pm by admin

(Paducah KY- Sunday, January 21, 2018) - A year ago, the Women's March was a worldwide phenomena as the largest demonstration in history. Around the world, thousands marched t.... Read More

Women's March Anniversary Celebration

Jan 17, 2018 at 03:10 pm by admin

Paducah will be one of the sites of the one year commemoration of the Women's March. The event will be held at the Cherry Civic Center from 1 - 4 on Sunday, January 21st. The.... Read More

Kentucky Political Opportunity Timeline

Jan 17, 2018 at 12:53 pm by admin

Clinton, KY. January 18, 2018 The "Window of Opportunity" for Kentucky leadership to leverage major forces of change into a successful strategic action plan to either keep po.... Read More

Trump and the Dance with NAFTA and TPP

Oct 09, 2017 at 11:50 am by admin

The fate of the North American Free Trade Act (NAFTA) is resting on the edge of a Midwestern rusty knife edge. The fate of another trade deal may be a predictor of NAFTA's fa.... Read More

State employees, teachers to take brunt of pension crisis

Sep 06, 2017 at 01:37 pm by admin

At a recent meeting of the Purchase Area Development District, a powerpoint presentation showed the levels of funding for the eight retirement programs run by the state. The o.... Read More