This is Boyce Tate. Today is November 19th, it’s gradual clearing and 72
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The Frankfort senator representing Hopkins, Henderson, Union and Webster counties is now the majority caucus chair. Robby Mills was elected by fellow Republicans on Friday. In this position, Mills will be one of five majority leaders that meet and decide how legislation moves. He will also be involved in deciding what legislation to bring forward and what gets priority. The short session begins in January.
This year, donations from sponsors are helping high school students attend more games. Matt Bell is the Director of Athletics and Special Programs in Hopkins County.
In Hopkins County, the Christian Food Bank will be seeing more student involvement. It has become the Student Advisory Council’s community service project. Details are being worked out.
Once again, our junior senator is promoting a new employee health insurance plan. Rand Paul says it puts more power in the people’s hands by getting rid of unnecessary restrictions and trusting Americans to make the decisions that are best for them. Senator Paul says employer-sponsored health insurance is a great value for those who can get it, but many Americans cannot access affordable plans simply because they don’t work for a large corporation. Dr. Paul’s Health Marketplace for All Act will allow any membership organization to offer the plan to its members—and to do so across state lines—regardless of an employment relationship.
The Madisonville Fire Department has two new fire fight fighters. Cashus Bowles and A-J Stokes will now go to work as fire suppression personnel.
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The Kentucky Travel Industry Association says the year-long term of its Executive Director is over. They say Trish Noel of the Hopkins County Tourist and Convention Commission helped to shape and guide Kentucky’s tourism efforts statewide. Some are saying the weeklong event in Covington put Hopkins County on the map as a must-visit destination.
The Hopkins County Fiscal Court goes into session tomorrow (Tuesday) morning. New business includes a scattered Housing Change Order, and a Scattered Housing Contract Modification. The meeting begins at 10 at the Government Center on North Main.
Our local college is the recipient of a grant to fund instructional technology that is designed to address the learning needs of students in mathematics courses. The Julian-Carver Family Foundation was established to to help students achieve certificates, diplomas, or degrees. The program is entitled Improving Math Success with HyFlex Academic Support.
The Kentucky Resources Council warns that farmers in the Commonwealth trying to save money on fertilizer by using bio sludge could end up with a significant headache down the road. Attorney Tom Fitzgerald says the bio sludge may contain toxic chemicals.
The Muhlenberg County Public Schools is announcing a gift made to the family resource centers for the elementary schools. The annual ‘Lil Rager Poker Run held in July produced a record amount. Now, the Rager Family has presented checks to the school coordinators that will help families in need.
From the C-Plant Federal Credit Union Newsroom, I’m Boyce Tate.
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