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Are we stupid enough to vote for Amendment 2?
What is Amendment 2? According to Senator Phillip Wheeler Amendment 2 would allow the Kentucky Legislature to take money away from public schools and give it to private schools. In simple terms it would take money away from our children and give it to children in private schools. One of the recent advertising flyers mailed…
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School vouchers bring theft of tax dollars and other crimes
BY JOHN SCHAAF If Amendment 2 passes and Kentucky adopts a dangerous school voucher plan like other states, there will be unaccountable private school operators who will misuse or steal millions of taxpayer dollars and be involved in other criminal activity. That’s exactly what’s happened in states that bought into the radical policy of throwing…
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Think carefully about the unintended consequences
Let us break it down. Kentucky’s public schools are what they have always done—educating every kid, no matter the challenges. Disabilities, language barriers, race, creed—all are welcome, no questions asked. Enter Amendment 2, which is being sold as a way to give families more choices in education. Sounds good, right? But wait—it is not the…
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Private school vouchers on the ballot in Kentucky: Voters should know the track record in other states—it is a very expensive decision and bad for rural areas
BY NICHOLAS BRAKE This fall the national push for education vouchers comes to Kentucky. Voters face a choice on the ballot in November about Amendment 2, which would allow the General Assembly to spend public money on private schools. Do not be fooled; there is a lot of misinformation and deception in the ads supporting…
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A ‘Harvest Fest’ of joy and growth for community
This past weekend, Inez witnessed something truly extraordinary—the 27th Annual Martin County Harvest Festival. What was once a modest celebration has grown each year into a marquee event for our county and region. With thousands of attendees flocking to our streets for a weekend packed with attractions, music, fun and community spirit, this year’s festival…
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Remembering 9/11: Honoring the past, building the future
Sept. 11, 2024 — Twenty-three years ago today a nation watched in horror as the world changed forever. The attacks of Sept. 11, 2001, etched themselves into the hearts of every American, a moment of unparalleled tragedy. But they also sparked something deeper, a profound sense of unity, resolve, and shared grief that transcended politics,…
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Martin County’s fight for safe drinking water deserves state support
Martin County’s plea for water and sewer funding has never been more urgent, and the county’s pursuit of state assistance through the Kentucky Water and Wastewater Assistance for Troubled or Economically Restrained Systems program is justified. For decades, residents have endured a failing water and sewer system—an issue that not only threatens public health but…
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Blazing trails in Inez
On Sept. 14, Inez will host a parade and a celebration of the thrilling promise of a new chapter in Eastern Kentucky’s outdoor adventure scene. The First Frontier Appalachian Trails (FFAT) is set to open its first adventure trail in Martin County. The Fall Hill Crawl and the Martin County Harvest Fest will help to…
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Strengthening support for senior citizens through meal delivery
The Martin County Senior Citizens Center (MCSCC) is making a move to better serve the community’s senior residents by adding new vehicles to its meal delivery program. This is thanks to support from the Martin County Fiscal Court. This expansion will allow the center to reach more seniors who depend on these meals for their…
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Protecting public education: Vote ‘No’ on Amendment 2
Kentucky voters are facing a decision this November that could fundamentally alter the future of public education in the state. Amendment 2, a proposed change to the Kentucky Constitution, seeks to give the Legislature the power to divert public tax dollars away from public schools and direct them toward private institutions. The implications of this…
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