Kentucky high school student Abby Hefner speaks to the press after the House of Representatives passed the Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act on Feb. 28, 2020. by Tim Walker Lauren Williams, a teacher in Paducah, Kentucky, said the epidemic of teen vaping at her school “just seemed to come out of nowhere.” Last year,…
By Tim Walker Betsy DeVos’ unwavering support of private school vouchers long precedes her tenure as U.S. Education Secretary. Despite being supported by the resources and influence of the federal government, however, DeVos’ efforts to expand vouchers legislatively have been stymied by lack of support in Congress (even when the GOP held majorities in both…
By Tim Walker Voters in Kentucky and Louisiana will soon head to the polls to elect their governor. On the ballot are Matt Bevin of Kentucky and John Bel Edwards of Louisiana, two first-term governors in hotly-contested races for re-election. The similarities between the two governors end there, however. In fact, the difference between their…
By Tim Walker The mission of the United States Department of Labor is, among other things, to “foster, promote, and develop the welfare of the wage earners, job seekers, and retirees of the United States.” That’s not the agenda the American people will be getting with Eugene Scalia, President Trump’s nominee to be U.S. Labor…
By Emily Bricker Remember Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin? We recently showcased why the Bluegrass State needs a new governor. It turns out Bevin is still not winning any popularity contests. In fact, he continues to remain the most unpopular governor in America. And when you take a look at his record, it’s easy to see why.…