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McCool appointed to regional energy and environment committee
FRANKFORT — State Representative Bobby McCool of Van Lear has been appointed to serve on the Energy and Environment Committee of The Council of State Governments South (CSG South), House Speaker David Osborne announced on Feb. 5. “It’s an honor to have the opportunity to serve on the Council for State Governments South Energy and…
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LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: Kentucky’s rich history of veterans
BY REP. BOBBY MCCOOL “I hope to have God on our side, but I must have Kentucky.” These are the words of President Abraham Lincoln, one of Kentucky’s favorite sons and the man who led our nation from division to unity during the Civil War. His words echo a common theme, the need for not…
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Legislative Update: Aviation in the Commonwealth
BY REPRESENTATIVE BOBBY MCCOOL As August hits its midpoint and we are reminded that fall is right around the corner, we gear up to celebrate one of the more lesser-known holidays: National Aviation Day. Established in 1939, National Aviation Day falls on Aug. 19 of each year, the birthday of Orville Wright, who along with…
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Legislative Update: Why lower income taxes?
BY REPRESENTATIVE BOBBY MCCOOL Before I begin this week’s legislative update, I want to thank everyone who took the time to complete my legislative questionnaire. As I read through the responses, I noticed that someone asked, “Why do we want to lower income taxes?” and thought I might answer it in this column. The fact…
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