Pope Leo XIV

by | May 12, 2025 | Blog

White smoke arose from the Sistine Chapel chimney last Thursday as Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost was elected to the papacy. He’s taken on the name Pope Leo XIV and he’s the first American to become pope. In fact, he’s from Chicago. Many are hopeful...

Take it Down Act Celebrated

by | May 9, 2025 | Blog

The Take It Down Act forces websites to remove explicit images posted online without consent.  It’s a sad but increasing reality in digital spaces. The Take It Down Act simply says that if somebody finds a nude or explicit image of themselves, whether actual or...

Study Finds Abortion Pill Harms 1 in 10 Women

by | May 8, 2025 | Blog

A new study by the Ethics and Public Policy Center found that one in ten women who take the Mifepristone abortion pill experience complications that require follow-up medical treatments. That’s a staggering number—especially as chemical abortions now account for the...

REAL ID Law Effective Today

by | May 7, 2025 | Blog

REAL ID drivers licenses go into effect today. If you fly, you need a REAL ID or passport for airline travel. In the past couple of months, Kentuckians have been scrambling to get REAL IDs and the licensing centers have been overwhelmed. Part of the frustration has...

Are Judges Above the Law?

by | May 6, 2025 | Blog

The rule of law is only as strong as the integrity of those who uphold it. Wisconsin Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan was arrested after hiding an illegal immigrant after she learned that federal agents were trying to arrest him. Regardless of one’s stance on...

Kentucky Rises in State Economic Rankings

by | May 5, 2025 | Blog

Kentucky’s economy is on the move. According to the Rich States, Poor States report, the Commonwealth jumped to 24th in economic performance and rose to 27th in economic outlook. This is up from 44th in the nation in 2008. State Senate President Robert Stivers...

Auditor to Investigate Cannabis License Process

by | May 2, 2025 | Blog

Kentucky Auditor Allison Ball is launching an investigation into the state’s medical cannabis licensing process. The move comes after complaints surfaced about the fairness of the lottery system used to award licenses for cultivation, processing, and sale. Big out of...

Sheepish about Tariffs

by | May 1, 2025 | Blog

Here’s another angle on tariffs, this time it’s personal. My wife and I raise sheep in north Franklin County. We have Dorpers, and we recently joined the state sheep association. In a recent newsletter, they applauded the 10% tariff on sheep imports from...

Tariff Impact on Kentucky 

by | Apr 30, 2025 | Blog

Across the board tariffs by the U.S. are upsetting trade all over the world. Kentucky is no exception. ​Kentucky is one of the most trade-dependent states in the nation, with imports comprising 32.3% of its GDP and exports at 16.3%. This heavy reliance on global...

AG Coleman Keynote’s Speech on Illicit Drugs

by | Apr 29, 2025 | Blog

​Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman recently addressed the nation’s largest drug policy summit, the Rx and Illicit Drug Summit, held in Nashville, TN. In his speech, Coleman emphasized the importance of collaboration among law enforcement, public health...