by Richard Nelson | Apr 20, 2018 | Opinion Pieces
The 2018 General Assembly took a positive step to shoring up the state pension system but based on regular news reports of angry protestors opposed to pension reform, you'd never have guessed it. Some media outlets have unfortunately fanned the flames by...
by Richard Nelson | Mar 27, 2018 | Opinion Pieces
Mark Twain famously said that "A lie can travel half way around the world while the truth is putting on its shoes." Turns out Twain was more right than he ever could have imagined. Researchers at MIT found that fake news travels...
by Richard Nelson | Mar 8, 2018 | Opinion Pieces
Gabe Parker was described as cold, callous and “shockingly calm” in an interview with Kentucky State Police. The 16-year old is being tried as an adult for killing two of his fellow students and severely wounding 14 others at Marshall County High School...
by Richard Nelson | Feb 26, 2018 | Opinion Pieces
I've been working on a column where weaving thoughts into the right words that clearly convey what's on my heart is proving elusive. I started writing about the school shooting in Parkland, Florida but raw emotions coupled with uncertain thoughts caused me to...
by Richard Nelson | Feb 23, 2018 | Opinion Pieces
The top grossing movie prior to Valentine’s was 50 Shades Freed. It was the final installment in the sex trilogy titillating audiences by the abuse of a young woman at the hands of a handsome billionaire. Movie reviews were harsh (because of poor plot, poor acting and...
by Richard Nelson | Feb 12, 2018 | Opinion Pieces
If enticement is inherent to gambling, then the lure of easy fixes to complex state problems is the curse of legislators. Such is the case with the latest proposal to amend the Kentucky Constitution to legalize casinos. The question posed by HB 229 is straightforward:...
by Richard Nelson | Feb 5, 2018 | Opinion Pieces
Discussion of sexuality is fraught with tension largely because human will and desire meet moral and ethical boundaries. When such discussions become public, they often end up in contentious debate. So when a Kentucky Senator proposed a bill mandating abstinence until...
by Richard Nelson | Jan 16, 2018 | Opinion Pieces
A New Approach to a Healthy Kentucky Kentucky became the first state in the nation to receive a federal waiver to require able-bodied Medicaid recipients to work, go to school, or engage in community service at least 20-hours per week. Gov. Bevin said "This marks...
by Richard Nelson | Jan 6, 2018 | Opinion Pieces
Paducah's City Commission will vote this Tuesday to modify the human rights ordinance to include sexual orientation and gender identity (SOGI) language. The idea is to protect members of the LGBT community from unjust discrimination in areas of housing, employment...
by Richard Nelson | Dec 9, 2017 | Opinion Pieces
Have you ever gotten the feeling that Christmas has become something that it was never meant to be? We're pushed to buy more and more, bigger and better, sometimes turning family gatherings into giving competitions. We're decking the halls alright. In...
by Richard Nelson | Sep 15, 2017 | Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Subject: Expanded Gambling in Christian and Knox Counties Date: September 15, 2017 Contact: Richard Nelson, Executive Director, 270-719-1640 On Friday, September 15, 2017, leaders from Churchill Downs, Keeneland and other related...
by Richard Nelson | May 30, 2017 | Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE TITLE: CPC's Exclusive Interview with Gov. Bevin DATE: May 30, 2017 CONTACT: Richard Nelson (270) 271-2713 NOTE: Video Clips also available (Frankfort, Ky) Gov. Matt Bevin gave CPC Executive Director Richard Nelson an exclusive...
by Richard Nelson | Jan 26, 2017 | Press Releases
On Wednesday, January 25, amidst a war of words between Governor Matt Bevin and Attorney General Andy Beshear, we had the opportunity to talk with the governor. In our time together Gov. Bevin tried to clarify recent statements he's made concerning Beshear...
by Richard Nelson | Jan 9, 2017 | Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Governor Bevin signs historic bills protecting the unborn CONTACT: Richard Nelson (270) 271-2713 DATE: January 9, 2017 (Frankfort, Ky) On Saturday, Gov. Bevin signed two pro-life bills into law that will likely reduce the number of abortions in...
by Richard Nelson | Sep 30, 2016 | Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 30, 2016 Commonwealth Policy Center Hosts State Conference on Religious Freedom Contact: Richard Nelson (270) 271-2713 The freedom for pastors to teach Biblical truth and churches to govern themselves accordingly is under attack...
by Richard Nelson | Aug 29, 2016 | Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Commonwealth Policy Center to Hold Conference on Religious Liberty CONTACT: Richard Nelson (270) 271-2713 or (270) 719-1640 DATE: August 29, 2016 A public policy group in Kentucky says that religious freedom has been undermined since the...
by Richard Nelson | May 13, 2016 | Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Department of Education Declares War on Biology DATE: May 13, 2016 CONTACT: Richard Nelson PHONE: (270) 271-2713 On Friday, the U.S. Department of Education sent a letter to every public school in the nation notifying them they must open their...
by Richard Nelson | Mar 13, 2016 | Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Commonwealth Policy Center Honors Lt. Gov. Hampton with Award DATE: March 13, 2016 CONTACT: Richard Nelson PHONE: (270) 271-2713 Lt. Gov. Jenean Hampton visited Western Kentucky on Saturday and received an award from the Commonwealth Policy...
by Richard Nelson | Feb 3, 2016 | Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Commonwealth Policy Center Calls on Kentucky State House to Defund Planned Parenthood DATE: February 3, 2016 CONTACT: Richard Nelson PHONE: (270) 271-2713 (Frankfort, KY) The Commonwealth Policy Center (CPC) praised the Kentucky State Senate for...
by Richard Nelson | Jul 14, 2015 | Press Releases
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Model Resolution to Affirm Marriage and Religious Liberty released by Commonwealth Policy Center DATE: July 14, 2015 CONTACT: Richard Nelson PHONE: (270) 271-2713 Cadiz, KY— The Commonwealth Policy Center released a model resolution...
