Thursday, July 19, 2007
Wednesday, July 18, 2007
Time For A New Topic In Gubernatorial Debates
Governor Fletcher and Steve Beshear debated again today and got the most attention for arguing about Beshear's casino gambling "plan."
A more important area of difference to highlight is Beshear's plan to expand government's role in the doctor-patient relationship. Of course this might necessitate a stronger free market position from Governor Fletcher.
He really, really needs to push for repeal of Certificate of Need. Seriously, ask Terry McBrayer.
Short of that, he could start talking about eliminating mandates in health insurance policies. And if he can't do that, at least point out how expensive health coverage will be for all of us when Steve Beshear makes it "free."
A more important area of difference to highlight is Beshear's plan to expand government's role in the doctor-patient relationship. Of course this might necessitate a stronger free market position from Governor Fletcher.
He really, really needs to push for repeal of Certificate of Need. Seriously, ask Terry McBrayer.
Short of that, he could start talking about eliminating mandates in health insurance policies. And if he can't do that, at least point out how expensive health coverage will be for all of us when Steve Beshear makes it "free."
Now This is More Like It
Tomorrow the legislature's Interim Joint Committee on Education will meet at the Galt House-West in Louisville. Dr. Robert Barr, author of "How To Create Alternative, Magnet, and Charter Schools That Work" will be there to speak.
Kentucky really needs charter schools.
Kentucky really needs charter schools.
Tuesday, July 17, 2007
Getting It Right This Time
I'm hearing good things about Dr. Penney Sanders as a candidate for Kentucky's education commissioner.
Much more on this soon...
Meanwhile, check out John Edwards' fake education reform.
Much more on this soon...
Meanwhile, check out John Edwards' fake education reform.
Lexington Jail Scandal Rolling Now
Beth Musgrave at the Lexington Herald Leader is working on the story.
This is about to get very fun...
FBI officials later said that they were investigating whether officers at the jail used excessive force on inmates. A Covington federal grand jury has heard testimony in the criminal case. No one has been charged. David Beyer, a spokesman for the FBI, said the investigation is ongoing and he could not say more about the status of the case.
This is about to get very fun...
Kentucky Economic Developers Take Note
The Democratic Party's standard bearer, Senator Hillary Clinton, says as president she will "eliminate incentives for American companies to ship jobs and profits overseas."
Well, we know she is isn't going to lower taxes on any evil corporations. She must be talking about forcing companies to keep operations here or risk facing punishment.
Given that Queen Hillary and Steve Beshear are two politicians who do better only by saying less, it sure would be fun to get them both talking about how they would keep employers from fleeing their respective domains.
Well, we know she is isn't going to lower taxes on any evil corporations. She must be talking about forcing companies to keep operations here or risk facing punishment.
Given that Queen Hillary and Steve Beshear are two politicians who do better only by saying less, it sure would be fun to get them both talking about how they would keep employers from fleeing their respective domains.
Enjoy The Gridlock While It Lasts
It would be pretty hard to deny that House Democrats will come around and support everything on Governor Fletcher's special session call after the election.
Talking On Tuesday
I'll be on the radio this morning talking about pre-filed bills for the 2008 Kentucky General Assembly. Tune in to 630 AM at 10:30 this morning or catch "The Pulse of Lexington" show with Leland Conway on the internet at wlap.com. Just click on "Listen Live" in the top-right portion of the page.
If you haven't already, you might like to go to www.kyvotes.org and sign up for regular updates on what the legislature is doing. They are working on the laws today that you will have to live with tomorrow and Kentucky Votes is a great way to stay on top of their current activities and check up on some of the things they have already done.
If you haven't already, you might like to go to www.kyvotes.org and sign up for regular updates on what the legislature is doing. They are working on the laws today that you will have to live with tomorrow and Kentucky Votes is a great way to stay on top of their current activities and check up on some of the things they have already done.
Monday, July 16, 2007
Worm Turning On Jim Newberry
The city of Lexington today cancelled a July 18 civil service hearing that Mayor Jim Newberry called previously in order to fire federal whistleblower Corporal John Vest.
Newberry's actions have already led Vest to sue him for violating the Whistleblower Act, official misconduct, and abuse of power.
Newberry's actions have already led Vest to sue him for violating the Whistleblower Act, official misconduct, and abuse of power.
Marathon Oil Case Back In News Soon
Attorney General Greg Stumbo's primary election gambit to draw attention with a poorly conceived attack on gasoline suppliers is in a holding pattern as both the AG's office and Marathon Oil await a ruling on whether the case belongs in state or federal court.
Meanwhile, we need to get straight on the idea that bad laws are no solution to market price fluctuations. And overly ambitious prosecutors don't help anything, either.
Meanwhile, we need to get straight on the idea that bad laws are no solution to market price fluctuations. And overly ambitious prosecutors don't help anything, either.
Fight Government's Milkflation Now
Federal policies on milk are absurd.
The Congress should get out of the way of competition and lower prices. They are working on a new farm bill right now.
The Congress should get out of the way of competition and lower prices. They are working on a new farm bill right now.
Sunday, July 15, 2007
Are House Dems Ready To End Their Strike?
When the monthly meeting of legislative leaders scheduled for July 11 was cancelled during the special session fight, it wasn't supposed to be rescheduled.
In fact, Senate President David Williams and House Speaker Jody Richards have exchanged little publicly but harsh words.
So it was a bit of a surprise when the announcement was made this afternoon that their July meeting of the Legislative Research Commission is back on and is set for this Friday at 1:30.
In fact, Senate President David Williams and House Speaker Jody Richards have exchanged little publicly but harsh words.
So it was a bit of a surprise when the announcement was made this afternoon that their July meeting of the Legislative Research Commission is back on and is set for this Friday at 1:30.
Jessamine County Sanctuary For Illegals
Jessamine county politicians changed a policy earlier this year to essentially grant amnesty to illegal aliens apprehended by law enforcement authorities.
If you are here illegally and get arrested in Jessamine county, you are probably headed home without so much as a slap on the wrist.
If you are a Jessamine county politician, you have some work to do.
(Clarification: local judges apparently requested limiting involvement by federal immigration officials in local cases.)
If you are here illegally and get arrested in Jessamine county, you are probably headed home without so much as a slap on the wrist.
If you are a Jessamine county politician, you have some work to do.
(Clarification: local judges apparently requested limiting involvement by federal immigration officials in local cases.)
Saturday, July 14, 2007
Next Target: Ron Bishop, FCDC
Can't help but wonder how many hundreds of news stories the MSM would have dropped on the Fayette County Detention Center since the FBI raid last October if the jail or the city of Lexington were run by Republicans.
Nevertheless, several officials at the jail have lawyered up under questioning and, rather than a slow bleed it appears we are in for an explosion perhaps as soon as a few weeks.
Nevertheless, several officials at the jail have lawyered up under questioning and, rather than a slow bleed it appears we are in for an explosion perhaps as soon as a few weeks.
Interesting...
Here is a plan to wipe out several welfare bureaucracies and, in exchange, expand Earned Income Tax Credits.
The idea is to spend less running programs and just give the money to the people. If we could ensure that there were consequences for recipients wasting the money on drugs -- which we probably can't -- it would be a no-brainer.
On the other other hand, wiping out the individual programs and making the aid easier to see and track could be a good way to wean able-bodied people off the dole.
The idea is to spend less running programs and just give the money to the people. If we could ensure that there were consequences for recipients wasting the money on drugs -- which we probably can't -- it would be a no-brainer.
On the other other hand, wiping out the individual programs and making the aid easier to see and track could be a good way to wean able-bodied people off the dole.
Friday, July 13, 2007
Yale Young Dems, Call Your Webmaster
Washington D.C. Democrats have been scrambling for a Kentucky candidate to take on Sen. Mitch McConnell.
They have settled on Richmond Senator Ed Worley.
Worley doesn't really expect to win, but wants to get his name ID up for a 2011 run for governor. This means, of course, that he needs Steve Beshear to lose in November.
Good Riddance
Barbara Erwin is not going to be Kentucky's education commissioner.
Only because it is Friday will I point out she quit one day after I said she should be fired.
A statement from the state Department of Education said that Erwin cited "overwhelming and acute scrutiny" as her reason for declining the job. She told the school board of her decision Friday.
Only because it is Friday will I point out she quit one day after I said she should be fired.
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