Today's News

As immediate relief needs are assessed in the wake of the devastating earthquake in Haiti, many Americans are looking for ways to help by donating to a charity. The BBB Wise Giving Alliance warns that, as occurred following the tsunami in 2004 and Katrina in 2005, fraudulent charities will likely emerge to try and scam donations from well-meaning Americans.

Nearly two weeks ago I submitted a two-year budget proposal that included a bold new way to help fund, on a recurring basis, shared priorities like education and jobs, a way that eschewed the tax increases and destructive cuts being espoused by some legislative leaders.

As I had predicted, my proposal was met with a chorus of angry responses in some quarters, and the posturing and rhetoric was as stiff as it was unhelpful in moving the discussion forward.

In fact, some legislators declared my budget “dead” even before they examined it.

    HEBRON ESTATES - Probably the only ones happier for the North Bullitt hoops victory on Saturday than the coaching staff were the wives of the coaches.

    In a sign of solidarity, the North Bullitt coaches refused to shave the past couple of weeks until a victory was secured.

    On Saturday evening, the coaches helped clean up the gym and probably went immediately home to remove the facial hair after a 54-36 win over Washington County.

    SHEPHERDSVILLE - While thankful for the county’s support, leaders with the Multi-Purpose Community Action Agency would not reject additional funds offered by Bullitt Fiscal Court.

    However, without a contract for services, the county should not be appropriating any money to any agency, according to county attorney Walter A. Sholar.

    Kim Embrey, executive director for the three-county Multi-Purpose CAA, requested the fiscal court increase its current $12,000 appropriation to $15,000.