Due to recent events I felt I would prepare this statement to ensure my beliefs are clear. Earlier this year the Columbia City Council passed a measure to explore a possible sports complex for our …
As most of you know, I am the chairman of the Columbia-Adair County Economic Development Authority. I received a letter, dated March 5, 2026, from Mayor Pamela Hoots inquiring about possible land …
It is now 2026, and that means it’s local election year! For those of us involved or at least interested in our local community, it’s a time of great importance. We choose our leaders for the …
October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, a time to remind ourselves that in our fast-changing digital world, protecting our information is just as important as protecting our homes and communities. …
By Sen. Max Wise Labor Day is a moment to pause and recognize the Kentuckians whose hard work keeps our communities strong. From classrooms to …
There has been much discussion about Deputy Judge Executive Bridget Compton and what some are calling the three jobs she now holds. Compton was administrative assistant, but shortly after Larry …
Memorial ceremony observes 31 fallen KSP troopers and officers and 6 highway patrolmen FRANKFORT, Ky. (May 22, 2025) – Today, Gov. Andy Beshear and the Kentucky State Police …
WISE RECOGNIZED AS 2025 KENTUCKY FAMILY CHAMPION As Senate Majority Floor Leader, helped drive pro-family, pro-faith, and fiscally responsible bills to the finish line …
“We were very fortunate and blessed compared to the injuries, fatalities and damages in other areas,” said Emergency Management Director Grant Loy. “We had some trees fall into …
LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Representative Amy Neighbors Literacy and Early Intervention: A Path to Success Literacy is the foundation of education. It is the ability to read, write, and …
SENATOR MAX WISE’S LEGISLATIVE UPDATE Week Seven of the 2025 Legislative Session Numerous bills headed to the governor’s desk late Friday night as the House and Senate …
Everyone’s eyes on are the federal government right now as we see President Trump causing an uproar with tariffs and his Elon Musk-led DOGE, the acronym for Department of Government Efficiency. …
Last week was important for the future of college athletics in Kentucky. Joined by University of Kentucky Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart and University of Louisville Athletics Director Josh Heird, …
Continuing our commitment to educating Kentucky’s students Since taking the majority in 2017, the legislature has remained dedicated to improving the quality of Kentucky's …
Week In Review: Statutory Committees and Upcoming Legislative Measures After kicking off part one of the 2025 Legislative Session last week, members have been hard at work in …
While most of our Commonwealth is wondering if the forecast of a major winter storm is going to become reality, members of the Kentucky General Assembly are preparing to convene on Tuesday, January 7 …
The 2024 election season is officially over. Ballots were cast, and the candidates’ campaign efforts materialized in the form of election results at both the state and federal level. As …