Monthly Archives: March 2021

Oral Roberts University isn’t the feel good March Madness story we need

Oral Roberts University isn’t the feel good March Madness story we need

March Madness loves a Cinderella story, and this year it’s Oral Roberts University. Oral Roberts, a mere 15 seed, destroyed brackets by toppling No. 2 Ohio State in the first round of the NCAA tournament and now enters the Sweet Sixteen after defeating No. 7 seed Florida 81-78 on Sunday. Part of the joy of…more »

Education leaders take stock of vetoed school choice bill

Education leaders take stock of vetoed school choice bill

After Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed House Bill 563 – a school choice measure that would make it easier for students to attend out-of-district public schools and allow per-pupil funding to follow them – a local superintendent said he remains optimistic about the future of public school choice. “It wasn’t unexpected,” Bowling Green Independent School District…more »

Bank branches to disappear by 2034: new research

Bank branches to disappear by 2034: new research

A new study has reinforced the view that traditional banks are on the decline, citing advancements in technology and internet access for the continuing trend. The study, provocatively titled “The Death of Banks,” analyzes the current trends and factors around the decline of banks, an issue that has garnered increasing attention over the past few…more »

Beshear signs insulin bill into law; vetoes 5 others

Beshear signs insulin bill into law; vetoes 5 others

Gov. Andy Beshear signed a number of bills into law on Monday and said he was vetoing several others. One of the bills garnering the most attention was House Bill 95, which caps a 30-day supply of insulin at $30. Rep. Danny Bentley, R-Russell was the main sponsor of the bill while Rep. Patti Minter,…more »

Wilson defends stance on state board of ed and student representative

Wilson defends stance on state board of ed and student representative

Speaking to the Daily News on Tuesday, state Sen. Mike Wilson, R-Bowling Green, defended his support for removing the nonvoting student member of the Kentucky Board of Education as part of a broader bill that would prevent the governor from reorganizing the body. “There’s plenty of opportunities for students to have their voices heard with…more »

Senate advances bill allowing education opportunity accounts

Senate advances bill allowing education opportunity accounts

The Kentucky Senate passed a far-reaching bill Tuesday making it easier for students to cross district lines to attend school and allowing funding pools to help pay for educational expenses. The Senate made a key change to expand the potential use of tax credit scholarships for private school tuition before voting 21-15 to return the…more »

Mitch McConnell Working With Kentucky Legislature On Senate Exit Strategy

Mitch McConnell Working With Kentucky Legislature On Senate Exit Strategy

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has compiled a short list of successors in his home state of Kentucky, preparing for the possibility that he does not serve out his full term, Kentucky Republicans tell The Intercept. The list is topped by his protégé, state Attorney General Daniel Cameron, and also includes former United Nations Ambassador…more »

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