The governor is ordering all flags at state office buildings to be lowered to half staff to honor the late civil rights leader Jesse Jackson. He passed away on February 17th at the age of 84.
Many of the hemp farmers across this country who invested millions of dollars in the new industry are facing financial ruin because Congress has failed to provide a clear, workable regulatory framework. Congressman Jim Baird says the aim of his Hemp Planting Predictability Act is to delay a proposed federal ban on certain hemp products, as well as extend current hemp provisions by two years to provide regulatory stability that will protect farmers and establish better industry standards.
Kentucky Congressman James Comer is leading the investigation into taxpayer fraud in Minnesota. His oversight committee heard from Governor Tim Walz.
Representatative Comer stressed that the Committee will evaluate legislative solutions to protect taxpayers.
A measure in Frankfort would have animal control officers trained to be able to spot signs of child abuse. In many cases, perpetrators have already hurt an animal. Animal control officers would be trained either in person or online for free, through Prevent Child Abuse Kentucky’s website. HB 246 allows counties to opt out if they lack the personnel to comply with the training requirement.
Every year, the State of the Cities and County Address give residents a chance to catch up on the priority items. Yesterday morning at the Ballard Convention Center, Mayor Kevin Cotton described how the city is addressing the need for housing. He included how the Dulin Building is being converted into apartments. Cotton says the city has seen a 60 million dollar increase in building permits in the last year. He says he expects this to continue. County Judge Executive Jack Whitfield believes the new humane society building will be a two-year project. In the meantime, the humane society is back at the old location on Dulin Street.
The Madisonville police are reporting the arrest of a man on 2 charges of sexual crimes against minors. The investigation of Robert (GELL-how-zen) Gehlhausen began on February 27th. Multiple search warrants were used in this case. His arrest was on March 3rd.
The newest thing with the Kentucky Community and Technical College System is Mental Health & Wellness Week. It’s this week at all 16 colleges, including M-C-C. Many of the students are balancing their studies with work and their family. Stats show that 68 percent of the students show signs of depression. 66 percent report signs of anxiety. 86 percent report financial stress.
The state legislature may produce a law to regulate automated license plate readers. The sponsor of the measure is Representative John Hodson.
From the C-Plant Federal Credit Union Newsroom, I’m Boyce Tate.
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