Views and Opinion
by MARK METCALFKentucky State Treasurer A few months ago, a Kentucky coal miner came to one of our unclaimed property county roadshows and discovered something he never knew was his: a significant amount of money waiting for him. For his family, it couldn’t have come at a better time. They were preparing…
Read Moreby SONALI KOLHATKAROtherWords The recent, record-breaking outbreak of Cyclospora infections linked to lettuce consumption has left Americans wondering what food is safe to eat. What brands of lettuce are safe and which aren’t are important questions. But even more important might be why such outbreaks…
Read Moreby NED PILLERSDORF It did not receive much publicity — but the statue of Carl D. Perkins is no longer in the front of the Knott County Courthouse. Concerned citizens have been raising funds to have it refurbished. The timing is fortuitous. Those being reminded of his historic legacy need not be reminded…
Read Moreby GOV. ANDY BESHEAR In the last few weeks, my administration received a number of calls and emails from Kentuckians concerned about painful cuts to Medicaid, behavioral health services and senior meals. These are very real and valid concerns that I want to address. First, I want Kentuckians to know…
Read Moreby ALLISON BALLKy. Auditor of Public Accounts While some Kentucky parents encourage their children to leave home in search of brighter opportunities, one Louisville mother sent her son 700 miles away simply to keep him safe after discovering that Kentucky offered no viable solution. As reported by WHAS…
Read Moreby RODERICK MULLINS Sitting on land that was once a strip mine operation just outside the town of Wise, Va., is Lonesome Pine Airport, an airport facility that stands as an example of what mined land reclamation can do. The airport serves as a gateway to our region. Yet, for almost 11 years, a promise…
Read MoreCreek Don’t Rise Coalition wants greater transparency and accountability in decisions that affect people.
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Read Moreby BRITAINY BESHEARKentucky First Lady On Saturday, Feb. 7, Kentuckians have the opportunity to participate in Shop & Share – a one-day drive to provide Kentucky’s regional domestic violence shelters with much-needed items. I’m proud to partner with ZeroV for this donation drive every year.…
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