By JIMMY HIGDON14th District State Senator Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020 — Autumn air will soon turn to a winter’s frost. A difficult year is drawing to a welcomed close. The hustle and bustle of the holidays feels different this year. Despite the many struggles and uncertainties, we remain full of gratitude for the many blessings […]
By CHAD MCCOY50th District State Representative Monday, Nov. 16, 2020 — Like many across the state, I am reviewing the opinion issued by the Kentucky Supreme Court regarding a governor’s authority in a state of emergency. The court ruled unanimously in favor of the Governor and against the opinion of other courts. I have many […]
By JIM WATERSBluegrass Institute for Public Policy Solutions Thursday, Nov. 12, 2020 — Public education is big business, costing Kentucky taxpayers $5 billion this year – nearly six times more than human services, four times the amount spent on higher education, three times that of criminal justice and even more than twice what the state […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette Tuesday, Nov. 10, 2020 — While votes in the 2020 presidential election are still being counted — and litigated — the one thing that’s clear is that Vice President Joe Biden will the our country’s 46th president. While I didn’t vote for Biden, the writing is on the wall. You […]
Dear Dave, My husband and I are on Baby Step 2, and we’ve paid off about $30,000 in consumer debt since March. We were wondering if we should refinance our mortgage. Our current rate is 4.875%, with 28 years remaining on the loan. We found a 15-year refinance at 2.5%, which would raise our monthly […]
To the Editor, For 47 years, Roe v. Wade has been the law of the land in regard to the abortion issue. Did you ever study the decision? In factual terms, it was the Republican-appointed justices what actually allowed the right to a legal abortion to become the law of the land. The nine justices […]
To the Editor, Senatorial candidate Amy McGrath presented an impressive and comprehensive legislative agenda at her Bullitt County rally on October 19. There were no vague or unrealistic campaign promises — only clear and solid plans for Kentucky and the nation. I was encouraged by her address. McGrath will vote to increase the federal minimum […]
By MARK HANEYKentucky Farm Bureau PresidentBy CHRIS PERRYKentucky Electric Cooperatives President & CEO Friday, Oct. 16, 2020 — In communities across the country, children are taught from a young age about the importance of getting out on Election Day and voting. The right to vote is the cornerstone of any democracy and an important tool […]
To the editor: I have been a prosecutor for more than 20 years. I am an advocate for victims and victims’ rights, but I encourage you to vote no on the victims’ rights amendment on the ballot. Here is why. 1. These rights already exist under Kentucky Law. The Kentucky Crime Victims’ Bill of Rights […]
Dear Dave, Do you have suggestions on how to interact with debt collectors? Sometimes they are reasonable and easy to work with, but others are rude and pushy. Your advice would be appreciated. Paul Dear Paul, You’ll run into all sorts of collectors, no matter what kind of debt you have. Occasionally they are friendly […]
