Donald Hare, Program Director
Air Evac Lifeteam 56-Danville, KY
The Columbia-Adair County Volunteer Fire Department collected 52,851.76 This years 2022 WHAS Crusade for Children, This is up from last year, and we would like to thank everyone that donated. Fourteen Foods-Dairy Queen donated 206.90 it is not on this list.
Donald Hare, Program Director Air Evac Lifeteam 56-Danville, KY
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Today, Gov. Andy Beshear’s administration filed an emergency regulation to freeze the state gas tax and to prevent a 2-cent increase per gallon that would have taken effect July 1.
“Kentuckians cannot afford to pay more, and I am committed to doing everything I can to help keep more dollars in people’s pockets,” said Gov. Beshear. “This law was never intended to hurt Kentuckians during tough times, but with rising prices and inflation, this increase would have a negative impact on our families and it is time to take action.” The state gas tax is set by statute, both in its rate and how it is calculated. The current rate of 26 cents was set to increase under a trigger, resulting in a price hike on both regular and diesel fuel. The Governor has looked for ways to relieve the financial burden on Kentuckians and asked the Department of Revenue to file this emergency regulation. The funds collected through the state gas tax contribute to the Road Fund, which year to date is up 2.3%. Over the first seven months of the fiscal year, this action will reduce the budgeted Road Fund revenues by 1.6%. To make up for the lost road fund revenues, Gov. Beshear will propose using funds from the upcoming General Fund budget surplus. The budget for next year also includes a 21% increase in transportation infrastructure dollars from the federal government. “This action to provide relief to Kentuckians will have no material impact on the transportation budget and projects,” Kentucky Transportation Cabinet Secretary Jim Gray said. “All projects will move forward.” The Governor also sent a letter to Attorney General Daniel Cameron today asking for advice on whether he should declare a state of emergency in order to activate the price gouging statute and further protect Kentuckians. In addition to the executive regulation filed today, the Governor signed an executive order in February that immediately stopped an increase in vehicle property taxes caused by soaring used car values and proposed a 1% state sales tax cut that the legislature failed to act on. He also wrote a letter to federal leadership, calling on them to suspend the federal gas tax until the end of the year. GEORGETOWN- Standing in the shadow of the Scott County Courthouse, where his family has farmed nearby for 9 generations, Commissioner of Agriculture Ryan Quarles formally launched his campaign for Governor of Kentucky in 2023 on Wednesday. Quarles’ campaign also rolled out a list of 53 State Representatives, State Senators, and County Judge Executives who are endorsing his candidacy.
Quarles, a 38-year-old Scott County Republican, is term-limited after serving two-terms as Commissioner. He spoke Wednesday before a crowd of around 300, laying out his case to be the next Governor of the Commonwealth. Quarles emphasized his record at the Department of Agriculture, the second largest division of Kentucky State Government behind the Governor’s Office, highlighting accomplishments such as the foundation of the Kentucky Hunger Initiative, dealing with repeated budget cuts, and his work abroad promoting Kentucky’s export products. He also went after Governor Andy Beshear’s record during the COVID pandemic, attacking the Governor’s decisions to leave Main Street businesses and schools closed far longer than most other Governors and called out Beshear’s decision to send State Troopers to harass those attending in-person Easter services in 2020. “Folks, just because we live through a once in a century pandemic,” Quarles said, “does not mean our Constitutional rights, freedoms and liberties should be ignored.” Quarles pledged he would run a “people first campaign” that focuses on coalition building and grassroots and spent time highlighting the network he has built over the past 7 years as Commissioner. To that effect, he rolled out his first batch of campaign endorsements with the names of 53 State Representatives, State Senators, and County Judge Executives who are supporting his campaign. Quarles said he chose June 1st to launch his bid because it is the 230th anniversary of Kentucky’s statehood. He took a clear shot at Beshear while highlighting his deep Kentucky roots. “Just because my family was here to see Kentucky’s first birthday doesn’t mean I was born with a silver spoon in my mouth.” |
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