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Judge Exec. hoping to see funds added to state budget that would help with financially burdensome county jail operation

“When people pay their local taxes, they expect to see some local benefit.” That is how Whitley County Judge Executive Pat White, Jr. summarized what he believes to be the general consensus among local taxpayers. Unfortunately, the ever-increasing financial burden of operating...

Rep. Nick Wilson’s HB 249 clears KY House, vote expected in KY Senate this week

HB 249, also known as Kimber’s Law, was 82nd House District Representative Nick Wilson’s biggest priority once assuming office in January, and he’s now one step closer to seeing it become law during his first session as a state legislator. Read this story and more for just $.99...

Two constitutional amendment votes to be posed to voters next week

In addition to the many names to be found vying for various state and local offices on next week’s ballot, voters may notice two additional options on the back of their ballot. Despite being relegated to the back, those options—which will be simple “yes” or “no” selections—carry...

2023 gubernatorial candidate speaks at Corbin Rotary Club

Mike Harmon is looking to take his 13 years of experience in the General Assembly and six years as Kentucky State Auditor to the governor’s mansion. The Republican from Boyle County, who has announced his candidacy for governor in 2023, was in Corbin recently to speak at the...