Podcasts about kentucky wired

Robert and Jazmin talked about several bills this week, including legislation regarding Kentucky Wired, creating a taxing and regulation scheme around vaping, school performance metrics, and a game of "big deal/small deal." The interview this week is with Suzanne Kugler, a Democrat running for Kentucky House in southeast Louisville. She talked about running for office in the Louisville suburbs, her support for a minimum wage increase, and why she decided to run for office.

Jim Waters, the President and CEO of the Bluegrass Institute, discussed the Governor’s budget proposal, changes of the Board of Education, the progress (or lack thereof) of Kentucky Wired, school choice, and more…

Jim Waters, the President and CEO of the Bluegrass Institute, discussed the Governor's budget proposal, changes of the Board of Education, the progress (or lack thereof) of Kentucky Wired, school choice, and more…

Auditor Mike Harmon talked about transparency in the Auditor’s Office. He also discussed his re-election campaign, claims made in a previous interview by one of his opponents Chris Tobe, the KFC YUM! Center, Kentucky Wired, and more. Listen to his call here…

This week, Jazmin and Robert speak with Dr. Lisa Willner, the Democratic candidate in District 35 in Louisville.  She told us about why she's running and what she hopes to accomplish in Frankfort. She's a great person and it was a great conversation! Before that, Jazmin and Robert discussed the Kentucky Wired audit which revealed some significant problems with the public-private partnership.  Jazmin tells us about the US District Court's ruling on Kentucky's law regarding transfer agreements for abortion clinics, and then some smaller topics are discussed, including a massive haul for Amy McGrath and a denstist who is suing the Bevin administration and the UK College of Dentistry.  Enjoy!

In the final day of the General Assembly session, lawmakers pass measures to fix the previously approved tax reform package and state budget. They also give final passage to a bill that moves up the candidate filing deadline and a rescue plan for the Kentucky Wired internet broadband project.

In the final day of the General Assembly session, lawmakers pass measures to fix the previously approved tax reform package and state budget. They also give final passage to a bill that moves up the candidate filing deadline and a rescue plan for the Kentucky Wired internet broadband project.