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Engineering comes to life at Kentucky Science Center during Engineering Day
Engineering is everywhere, from aerospace innovation to clean water systems, and it’s coming to life at the Kentucky Science Center during Engineering Days on Feb. 20 and 21. Local and regional engineering professionals will be stationed throughout the exhibits offering hands-on demonstrations, interactive activities and real-world tools that showcase how they design and build the…
Read MoreKentucky House Majority Caucus — Legislative Update
By Representative Scott Lewis Week in Review: Families and Children, Judiciary, Education With 28 days of the session behind us, the legislature continues to work hard throughout the 2026 Regular Session. The House’s Standing Committees continue to meet weekly and send bills to the House floor for passage. I would like to highlight the work…
Read MoreGovernor’s Scholars Program presents to House Primary and Secondary Committee
The Governor’s Scholars Program presented before the House Standing Committee last week on Primary and Secondary Education, chaired by Representative Scott Lewis of Hartford. The organization highlighted its work and the outcomes of the rising senior students who go through this program. “The Governor’s Scholars Program has been a cornerstone of Kentucky academic excellence since…
Read MoreFSA programs offer loans, conservation support and new assistance for local producers
Local farmers and landowners have several federal programs and new funding opportunities available this year through the Farm Service Agency (FSA) and USDA. These include direct loans, conservation requirements, a new regenerative agriculture pilot and updated commodity payment rates. Applying for FSA direct loans FSA offers direct farm ownership and direct farm operating loans to…
Read MoreCody Critcheloe reflects on Grammy-nominated album cover and small-town beginnings
By Jennifer Wimmer Cody Critcheloe was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Album Cover for his work on Perfume Genius’s album “Glory.” The recognition placed this Hancock County native in the national spotlight in a category reintroduced for the first time since 1973 to celebrate album cover design. Critcheloe led the art direction for…
Read MoreKentucky House Majority Caucus: Legislative Update
By Representative Scott Lewis House sends bills to Senate for further consideration While I usually reserve this space for legislative updates, I want to begin by thanking the many people who made it possible for our communities to stay safe and keep moving during the winter storm. Snow plow drivers who worked through the night,…
Read MoreAudrey Wroe makes a difference through donation drives
By Jennifer Wimmer Hancock County High School senior Audrey Wroe, 18, is volunteering her time to collect much-needed clothing for local nonprofits, including Borrowed Hearts Owensboro. “I like being able to make a difference,” Wroe said. “I started collecting items last week. I heard about Borrowed Hearts because I used to be in foster care…
Read MoreKentucky House Majority Caucus: Legislative Update
By Representative Scott Lewis Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board Adopts Final Findings and Recommendations At its January meeting, the Medicaid Oversight and Advisory Board adopted its final findings and recommendations following a comprehensive review of Kentucky’s Medicaid program. Created by the General Assembly during the 2025 Regular Session, the Board heard testimony from stakeholders throughout…
Read MoreThank You to Our Officers
Thank You to the Men and Women Who Protect and Serve Law enforcement officers and their families make daily sacrifices to protect and serve our communities. Their courage, dedication and willingness to face danger on our behalf deserve deep gratitude and ongoing prayer. With respect and appreciation for these men and women in uniform, and…
Read MoreKentucky House Majority Caucus: Legislative Update
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