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Sen. McConnell: Trump tariffs are bad policy. At $1,200, Kentuckians will pay the price.

Feb 15, 2025 at 03:12 pm by WKJ Editorial Team

by Sen. Mitch McConnell  Opinion Contributor to USA Today February 15, 2025 Trade wars with our partners hurt working people most. And the president has better tools to.... Read More

Senate doubles campaign contribution limit

Feb 16, 2017 at 01:47 pm by admin

(Clinton, KY 2/16/17) - Frankfort politics often seems to be in a world apart from what we, as voters, would call reality. To prove how just in touch our Kentucky State Senato.... Read More

A 4.2 million dollar toast to the 2015 General Assembly!

Mar 30, 2015 at 04:06 pm by admin

About $4.2 million was spent on lobbying during the first two months of the 2015 General Assembly. In addition, businesses and organizations spent $574,000 on advertising in s.... Read More

Lobbying Spending Hits $13 Million

Oct 02, 2012 at 01:45 pm by admin

Businesses and organizations are on track to set a new lobbying spending record in Kentucky.  In the first eight months of 2012, over $13.2 million was spent on lobbying.... Read More