If you have never had a vegetable garden before, this year is the year to do it. Grocery prices are encouragement enough! Don’t be timid; people have been cultivating plants for thousands of years. Start small, grow a few vegetables that you know you like and that you know how to prepare for…
Mulch has become a landscape staple, almost to a fault when it is over applied, smothering roots and girdling trunks. When done properly is can help to suppress weeds, retain moisture and moderate soil temperature. These things can be achieved using a variety of materials, but which type of …
About 10 years ago I met a woman at a conference who, two weeks after marrying the man of her dreams, her new husband had surgery for a lump on his jaw and had nine-tenths of his tongue removed.
On Sunday, America stood in remembrance of the lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001, in the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center in New York City, the Pentagon and an open field in Pennsylvania.
When it comes to the major challenges facing the world today, most of us would agree that climate change, the pandemic, poverty and political unrest are at the top of the list. Few, however, would include a group of chemicals found on and in a variety of everyday items within our homes.
"Look for the helpers," is sound advice we have come to rely on in the aftermath of tragedy. The phrase originated from Nancy McFeely Rogers, but her words were later popularized by her son, Fred Rogers, in his book, "Mister Rogers Talks with Parents."
Kentucky officials, residents and many from outside of our state’s borders turned their full attention to the desperate needs of our fellow Kentuckians when historic flooding ravaged eastern Kentucky in July.
As the dog days of summer continue, lawmakers turn our attention back to preparing for the next legislative session. A number of interim joint committees (IJC) met last week with discussions that ranged from infrastructure to support electric vehicles, ensuring we have the veterinarians nece…
Extraordinary times call for extraordinary leadership.
Friday, June 24, 2022. This date will go down in history as one of the most important in our nation’s history as the Supreme Court of the United States stood strong in their ruling in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization case.
If you’ve gone grocery shopping in Kentucky lately, you saw prices in every aisle that were likely the highest you’ve ever seen. For those of us raising kids, summer is compounding that as we’re buying food for meals that our kids had been getting in school.
In his famous 1961 “moon shot” speech, President John F. Kennedy told Congress, “Now it is time to take longer strides, time for a great new American enterprise, time for this nation to take a clearly leading role in space achievement, which in many ways may hold the key to our future on earth.”
Kentuckians are feeling the squeeze of inflation. From food to fuel to housing, many of our citizens are facing more financial difficulties than ever before. Thankfully, our elected officials are searching for solutions to help Kentuckians get through these tough times. While we applaud broa…
As legislators continue to prepare for the 2023 Regular Session, last week’s committee meeting agendas sounded a great deal like the conversations I am having here in the district. People are concerned about how inflation is impacting their spending habits and ability to provide for their fa…
Last month, by an overwhelming, bipartisan margin, the Senate approved a package of urgent assistance to Ukraine.
Without a doubt, our first responders have been through a lot over the past two years. Not only have they faced the stress of fighting on the front lines of a global pandemic, but they have also seen firsthand the impact of our drug addiction epidemic.
Urban and rural cities alike are reeling from trauma and tragedy in more ways than one. From anxiety following loss of property and life in the aftermath of historic storms and extreme flooding, to the assassination attempt during the Louisville mayoral primary, to the violent shooting at th…
For the past several weeks, I have used this column to highlight the legislation we passed this session to make Kentucky a better place for every citizen. This week we observe Memorial Day, a time to honor those who gave the ultimate sacrifice so that we can enjoy the safety and freedoms we …
Gov. Andy Beshear is the first governor in the history of Kentucky to call for legalizing cannabis. Following the failure of the Kentucky legislature to pass a medical marijuana bill last month, the governor has asked the public for input on what he can do by executive order. It’s about time…
As the dust settles on the historic 148th running of the Kentucky Derby and we celebrate the victory of a horse that entered the race as an 80-1 underdog, I cannot help but reflect on the role Kentucky’s agricultural industry plays on our state’s economy and our heritage.
As I continue to look back on the 2022 Regular Session, I grow even more resolute in my belief that it will go down in history as one of the most productive and successful sessions in modern history. Among the areas we focused heavily on was legislation that promotes a better quality of life…
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