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Today's Opinions

  • Legislative session heads for final week

    As we move rapidly into the final eight days of this short session, the General Assembly has come to a major turning point.

    As many of you know, Kentucky faces an immense unfunded liability in our public employee pension system.

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  • University expansion bill first to pass both chambers

     

    This week was significant as the first piece of legislation for the 2013 General Assembly was signed into law.

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  • One growing up, another growing older

    In my family, there are changes happening on both ends of the spectrum.

    On one end, my son, Michael, who just turned 16, is learning to drive. He has been so excited since getting his driver’s permit, and no matter how short or long the trip we are taking, he always wants to get behind the wheel.

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  • The curse of the computer

    I was in bed asleep when the phone rang. I picked it up and said a groggy “hello.”

    When I am awakened by the telephone, I sound a little like Jimmy Duranty, the deceased comedian, or so I’ve been told.

    A voice came through from the other end. A taped voice.

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  • Carney acts on voters' behalf

    Have you ever made a mistake? Sure you have. Perhaps it was minor, and it had minor consequences.

    Even if your mistake was more serious, that, too, came with consequences.

    Did you suffer for your mistake and pay for it by dealing with those consequences? If so, then it’s all behind you, and you should be able to move on with your life. Shouldn’t you?

    That’s what some Kentucky lawmakers believe, and they will face legislation that supports that belief during the current legislative session in Frankfort.

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  • Mayor works alongside city workers

     

    The Campbellsville Water Co. has recently begun construction of a new one-million-gallon water storage tank near KY 55.

    The foundation stage is well under way. Next will be the building of the concrete pedestal. Then the third stage is the construction of the tank itself. It will be built and lifted into position.

    Once the new tank is completed, two older tanks will be dismantled. The new tank will improve water quality, water pressure and water storage capacity for the entire community.

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  • Senator appreciates participation at community legislative meeting

    I was honored to join Taylor County Judge/Executive Eddie Rogers, Rep. John “Bam” Carney, R-Campbellsville, many other elected officials and members of the community for the standing room only Legislative Coffee event on Jan. 17 in Taylor County.

    As elected officials, hearing the concerns of our constituents is vital to us as we weigh a wide range of important issues, both locally and at the state level.

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  • Support bill to protect victims, children of rape

    For many victims of sexual assault, the physical attack is often just the beginning.

    But during this General Assembly, our lawmakers have an opportunity to make the ordeal a little less complicated for those who become pregnant by their rapists.

    Kentucky is one of 34 states where, because of a loophole in current law, women who become pregnant as a result of rape could face further harassment from their attackers when they sue for parental visitation rights to the child.

    Rep. Dennis Keene, D-Wilder, has filed a bill to close this loophole.

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