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Outsiders Win in New Hampshire

Results in the New Hampshire primaries Tuesday night validated the anger and anxiety being felt by voters across America, as Sen. Bernie Sanders and Donald Trump earned historic wins. Only two states have voted in the presidential nominating process thus … Continue reading

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Iowa serves its purpose to thin the herd – bring on New Hampshire

Hats off to the voters of Iowa. After a year of blather from candidates across the board in both parties, it took the Iowa Caucuses, the nation’s first presidential nominating contest, to hone the focus of the campaign and clear … Continue reading

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Kentucky Wildcats Thump Florida 80-61

It’s always a pleasure to visit Rupp Arena, the Cathedral of college basketball. My brother scored tickets to the Florida game, so we ventured into downtown Lexington Saturday for the 4PM contest. Anymore all of Lexington has a blue hue … Continue reading

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Grab the Jell-O, the Iowa Caucuses Kick Monday

Welcome to Iowa! Every four years the country turns its attention to the Hawkeye State as it serves as the first nominating contest in the race for America’s chief executive. The spectacle of baby kissing and political promises from presidential … Continue reading

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kynect Braces for Winds of Change

It has been a long couple of months for kynect, the state-based insurance exchange that is Kentucky’s flavor of Obamacare. First the Kentucky Health Cooperative, one of the largest insurance providers on the exchange, announced it would shutter its doors … Continue reading

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Livestock Expo is Natural Fit for Kentucky

You’ve probably been seeing an uptick in visitors to Louisville and throughout Kentucky from the North American International Livestock Exposition (NAILE), which returned for its 42nd year to the Kentucky Exposition Center and runs through Nov. 20. Exhibitors from 48 … Continue reading

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Importance Still Resonates 14 Years After 9/11

Having lived in Washington, DC on September 11, 2001, and seen the smoke rise from the Pentagon after it was attacked ensures I will never forget the significance this day holds. It serves as an excellent reminder to appreciate those … Continue reading

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Gentrification Binds New Orleans on Katrina 10-Year Anniversary

If I had to pick a word that represents where New Orleans finds itself on this 10-year anniversary of Hurricane Katrina it would be “changed.” The city still stands and from most accounts is thriving with a new energy and vigor … Continue reading

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Get a Tote Bag with a Side of Healthcare at the kynect Booth

Tuesday was Senior Day at the Kentucky State Fair, and tens of thousands of individuals age 55 and above came by the busload to the fairgrounds to take advantage of the $1 admission available. It’s a great day to observe … Continue reading

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Help Wanted: Governor Needed To Run Kentucky

Democrats in Kentucky have a problem. Jack Conway, their candidate for governor, is not exactly likable. Democrats On primary election day in May, Conway was up 11 percentage points, 48 to 37 over the Republican nominee Matt Bevin. That lead … Continue reading

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