The ‘great resignation’ is a trend that began before the pandemic – and bosses need to get used to it
Finding good employees has always been a challenge - but these days it’s harder than ever. And it is unlikely to improve anytime soon.
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Bill Straub: Play with fire, get burned; Trump is making that clear when it comes to Mitch McConnell
Over the past week, Trump has rabidly attacked his one-time ally, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell. He has displayed great delight in calling McConnell a “broken old crow” while accusing him of a barrel-load of sins both real and imagined.
Beshear proposes four strategies to fix unemployment issues
Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday announced four new strategies in dealing with the unemployment insurance issues that have plagued the state since the start of the pandemic, leaving tens of thousands of people waiting for their checks.
Commission alleges Grimes violated ethics code
Kentucky’s Executive Branch Ethics charged former Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes and Erica Galyon, her top deputy, with violations of Kentucky’s ethics laws on Thursday, following an investigation.
Barr’s CAROL Act clears congressional committee
Legislation to honor the late wife of Sixth District Congressman Andy Barr (R-Lexington) cleared a Congressional Committee on Wednesday, paving the way for final action by the full House of Representatives.
Trump blasts McConnell (again), this time over invitation to Biden's inauguration
Former President Donald Trump and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell are at odds again this week, this time over President Joe Biden’s inauguration ceremony.
“There is going to be a reckoning”: the potential fall-out of anti-CRT legislation
Teachers are leaving in droves. Fall-out from the pandemic, along with lack of public support and increasing workplace demands, are leading to unprecedented resignations. And now comes CRT legislation.
Why are prices so high? Blame the supply chain – and that’s the reason inflation is here to stay
I study supply chains and their impact. It’s true that prices are surging largely because of the severe shortages of both goods and labor in supply chains, but based on my research, that doesn’t mean it’ll be temporary. Rather, it suggests that inflation is here to stay.
Lawmakers running out of time on redistricting session
While the majority Republican leadership in the General Assembly have been saying for months they hoped to hold a special session to address legislative and Congressional redistricting, they now admit it could be difficult, with the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays approaching.
Better salary, body cameras among proposed investments for KSP, Beshear says
Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday unveiled part of his upcoming budget plan, which he said makes historic investments in law enforcement so Kentucky can be a leader in improving public safety.
Pro-life, pro-choice advocates and policymakers discuss abortion in Ky., pro-life omnibus bill
A diverse group of state representatives, lawyers, Planned Parenthood affiliates, and pro-life advocates on opposite sides of the abortion debate crossed the aisle to speak on the issue Monday evening. The discussion was broadcast live on KET.
Democrats and voters are both uncomfortable
It wasn’t easy opening my computer on Wednesday to read about the defeat of Terry McAuliffe in the Virginia governor’s race. And it was even less fun reading two New York Times opinion columns blasting McAuliffe and Democrats generally for their poor showing.
Fact Check: CRT isn't being taught in schools, but that didn't stop Virginia Governor-Elect Glenn Youngkin from vowing to ban it
Virginia Republican gubernatorial candidate Glenn Youngkin vowed Sunday to "ban" critical race theory on his first day as governor. Since there is little to no evidence that CRT itself is being taught to K-12 public school students, we find the claim from Youngkin misleading.
KY specials: A morning-after analysis from ground level
Another brutal election, another round of soul-searching. There will be more to say, but this morning, here are a few key takeaways from last night’s races.
Solar-Power Advocates: KY Net-Metering Decision "Fair, Equitable"
Kentucky's Public Service Commission has rejected a proposal by two utilities that would have drastically reduced the value of solar energy for customers. Backers of rooftop solar say the decision means it's still a good financial investment.
Report: Financial incentives drive KY jail overcrowding, expansion
Kentucky counties are caught in a cycle of trying to cover the costs of incarceration by locking up more people and building bigger jails, and a new report showed the problem has stymied efforts for criminal justice reform.
