By JIM WATERSBluegrass Institute for Public Policy Solutions Thursay, March 31, 2022 — Lawmakers made solid progress in improving Kentucky’s economic competitiveness during the final days of this year’s General Assembly session before adjourning for a two-week veto period. For one, they held firm against calls to lighten the commonwealth’s Budget Reserve Trust Fund by […]
By JIMMY HIGDON14th District State Senate Friday, April 1, 2022 — The session has now entered the veto recess period with the conclusion of week 13 of the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly. Lawmakers worked late to ensure critical legislation was sent to the Governor ahead of the veto period. The House and Senate passed over […]
By CHAD MCCOY50th District State RepresentativeMonday, March 28, 2022 — It is no secret that education is a priority of mine. It can unlock any door and level any playing field and is the common solution to so many of the challenges facing our state. After all, study after study shows a strong relationship between […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette Saturday, March 26, 2022 — As is often the case in small town journalism, there are times that news items and events of interest don’t warrant a full-blown news story. With the May primary election just weeks away, Jim’s Political Notebook will offer politic news items and my personal observations […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Thursday, March 24, 2022 — Don Thrasher, a Republican candidate for Nelson County judge executive, was the guest interviewed Wednesday, March 23, 2022, by Margie and Jim on WBRT’s “Bradford & Brooks.” Thrasher is one of three Republicans seeking to be the party’s nominee to face-off in November against […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, March 22, 2022 — A program to assist law enforcement’s ability to investigate crime and pursue criminals was introduced Tuesday duirng Nelson Fiscal Court’s regular meeting. The Bluegrass and Central Kentucky United Police Protection System — otherwise known as BACKUPPS — is a program that allows […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Tuesday, March 1, 2022 — At its meeting Tuesday morning, Nelson Fiscal Court opted not to approve proposed changes to the county regulations that regulate short-term rentals and beds and breakfast. The changes would have added guidance in regard to the density of investor-owned short-term rentals in […]
NC GAZETTE / WBRT RADIOSTAFF REPORT Sunday, Feb. 27, 2022 — Twenty candidates took part in Friday, Feb. 25th’s candidate forum sponsored by the American First Caucus at the historic Wickland home. The event was held prior to the start of the traditional local GOP Lincoln Day Dinner. Running time: Approximately 1 hour, 36 minutes. […]
By JIM BROOKSNelson County Gazette / WBRT Radio Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022 — The historic Wickland mansion played host to a candidate speaking event hosted by the American First Nelson County Caucus. With a “Let’s Go Brandon” banner as a backdrop, nearly two dozen candidates for local, state and federal office spoke for more than […]
By JIMMY HIGDON14th District State Senator Saturday, Feb. 26, 2022 — With each passing day of the session, you can feel legislative efforts intensifying as lawmakers seek to enact bills that are important to them and, most importantly, beneficial to their constituents. Budget and road plan review continues in the state Senate, and in week […]
