LEXINGTON, Ky. (KT) – A study released by the University of Kentucky on Wednesday indicates Gov. Andy Beshear’s “Healthy at Home” social distancing efforts have had a major effect on reducing the number of coronavirus cases in Kentucky. The study, coauthored by the Institute for the Study of Free Enterprise faculty affiliates and UK professors…… more »
FRANFORT, Ky. — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear outlined Wednesday the types of businesses that can begin reopening as early as May 11, provided those businesses follow precautions Beshear laid out on Tuesday. The types of businesses that can reopen on May 11 include: Manufacturing Construction Vehicle/vessel dealerships Professional services (50%) Horse racing (without fans) Pet…… more »
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WTVF) — Mayor John Cooper filed his recommended budget for the 2021 fiscal year with Metro Council. The $2.447 billion budget includes raising the city’s property tax by almost 32% to recover from the financial impact of the March tornado and the COVID-19 shutdown. The Metro Finance Department estimates that the city will…… more »
Two things are true: When you give politicians more power and fawning media attention, it almost always goes to their heads. And the impulse to impose authoritarian policies is never higher than in an emergency, like the coronavirus pandemic. Take the Governor of Michigan, Gretchen Whitmer, for instance. Amidst a flurry of softball national interviews…… more »
There are times when numbers tell a story just by themselves. And Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s claim that it would be a “Blue State Bailout” for the federal government to help places like New York and my home state of New Jersey cope with the financial consequences of covid-19 is one of those times.…… more »
Georgia, Michigan and Pennsylvania are seeing surges in claims for unemployment benefits as workers and state health officials in those places struggle to strike a balance between economic well-being and safety from the coronavirus. Hawaii, Kentucky, Michigan, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Nevada and Georgia have seen the most concentrated spikes in jobless claims since mid-March, when…… more »
Digital thermometers are in desperate need in western Kentucky as immigrants and refugees, who represent 20 percent of the positive cases in Warren County, deal with the coronavirus. Refuge Bowling Green, directed by KY-MSC Missionaries Daniel & Alice Tarnagda, are trying to help with getting these items in their hands. “We are trying to provide…… more »
The answer is no but I’ll clarify that later. The big news is why we’re not hearing what was really said at Thursday’s briefing. Dr. Willam Bryan gave a presentation about research done by the Department of Homeland Security. They found that, and this is important in light of stay-at-home orders and public parks being…… more »
One of the side effects of fighting the coronavirus pandemic has been the effort of some politicians to take power and run amok. Lord Acton was right when he said: “Power tends to corrupt, and absolute power corrupts absolutely.” The problem isn’t leaders taking money, but rather them losing all connection to reality and beginning…… more »
The coronavirus pandemic has replaced the hustle and bustle of everyday life with social distancing. Americans are discouraged, or even legally prevented, from going out except for essential errands or work. Some industries have naturally suffered from this more than others – retail and recreation visits are down 45 percent from their normal rates, while…… more »
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