Take it Down Act Celebrated

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 a...

Study Finds Abortion Pill Harms 1 in 10 Women

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

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?

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 immigration,...

Kentucky Rises in State Economic Rankings

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 credits...

Auditor to Investigate Cannabis License Process

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

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 New Zealand...

Tariff Impact on Kentucky 

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

​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...

UofL Pays Price for Speech Violation

University of Louisville settled out of court for wrongfully firing distinguished professor Dr. Allan Josephson. Josephson's fault? He questioned the legitimacy of performing gender transitions on minors. Arriving at this conclusion should not take a university...

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