Kentucky Free Press - A Political Watchdog Publication

Dinner with Rand in Midway 5/24!

The Woodford County Republican Party is holding a Reagan Day Dinner fundraiser on May 24, 2013 starting at 5pm. Enjoy the Wine Reception and the All You Can Eat Kentucky Country Buffet with like-minded conservatives for only $50. Dinner is followed by speeches by Senator Rand Paul and Representative Andy Barr. Please note that the Patron level . . . → Read More: Dinner with Rand in Midway 5/24!

Why Must Kentucky BRIBE Companies to Settle Here?

Kentucky incentives Of course, governments call it “tax incentives for business investment.” We in the private sector call it a bribe. The New York Times recently ran a report on state and local tax incentives. Kentucky spends at least $1.41 billion per year on incentive programs. How many small businesses would that money help open, help thrive? Better yet, how many small businesses would be helped . . . → Read More: Why Must Kentucky BRIBE Companies to Settle Here?

“Public Safety” Exception to Miranda Rights: How Secure Are Yours?

Dzhokhar Tsarnaev - Photo provided by FBI via Getty Images 19-year-old Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, the Boston Marathon bombing SUSPECT was not read his Miranda rights because the government is invoking the public safety exception to Miranda. A thorough reading of Miranda shows the government’s decision here is a clear abuse of the intent of that public . . . → Read More: “Public Safety” Exception to Miranda Rights: How Secure Are Yours?

Kentucky Hemp Bill Passes General Assembly!

According to this early morning email from Katie Moyer, Hemp Commission (and Tireless Worker Bee), the Kentucky Hemp Bill–SB50–passed the House. Wow. Kentucky catches up to the 21st Century, at least in one area. There is hope! Senate Bill 50, the Industrial Hemp Bill, just passed House of Representatives with a resounding 88-4 vote! The Senate agreed to minor changes to the original bill, and . . . → Read More: Kentucky Hemp Bill Passes General Assembly!

Liberty Inspired Doctors: Know Any?

Don't treat on my food and water! Last week, I went to a health event put on by a chiropractor in my town. I had heard such good things about him, I figured he had to be a liberty inspired doctor. After all, our initial conversations indicated we were sympatico when it comes to food and health choices, all of which are WAAAAAAY outside the mainstream. . . . → Read More: Liberty Inspired Doctors: Know Any?