Adams announces second run for Secretary of State
Republican Michael Adams has announced his intention to seek a second term as Kentucky’s secretary of state in 2023.
Adams, an attorney specializing in election law, considered running for Attorney General, but instead chose to seek an additional four-year term in his current position.
Michael Adams
Kentucky’s new law enacted in 2021 reflected bipartisan cooperation at a time of nationwide conflict over election campaigning. Adams has focused on safe elections, no excuses early voting, vote centers where anyone can vote from any precinct, and enhanced election security.
He also says he has wiped out voting roles, including removing 100,000 deceased voters from rosters during his term. He said he supports laws that only allow recount requests from candidates.
good news for the economy
News outlets report US employers added a staggering 528,000 jobs last month despite recession warnings, alleviating recession fears.The US Department of Labor will release a report on Friday .
The economy is now recovering the 22 million jobs lost to COVID-19 in March and April last year.
July proved to be the best month since February.
The Labor Department also reiterated that hourly wages posted a healthy 0.5% growth last month, up 5.2% over the past year.
Job gains last month were particularly strong in the healthcare sector and in hotels and restaurants.
Federal Indictment in Breonna Taylor Case
Last week, the federal government charged four Louisville police officers with civil rights violations charges in connection with the drug trafficking case that killed a black woman, Breonna Taylor, in 2020.
Most of the charges relate to fraudulent drug warrants used to search her home. This includes illegal conspiracy, use of force and obstruction of justice.
The indictment marks the first time a Louisville police officer has been held responsible for Taylor’s shooting. A search of her home found no drugs.
Newport’s ‘Night Out’ was a huge success
Hosted by Newport Police and Fire/EMS, Newport’s “Night Out” was a huge success with local children preparing to return to school. Held in the parking lot of Dick’s Sporting Goods, thousands attended.
Captain Paul Kunkel started the event as part of the National Night Out Festival when he joined the police force in 2000.
Families had the chance to pick up free books, receive free haircuts, and win bikes, helmets and bike locks, courtesy of the Newport Chapter of Campbell County Public Libraries. Supplies were packed and 800 coloring books produced by the department were distributed.
There are petting zoos, karate exhibits, free meals, lots of prizes, and as Capt. I had many opportunities to see “Making Memories”.
Point/Arc’s 50th Anniversary Block Party
The rain cleared last Friday at noon, so Point/Arc’s 50th Anniversary Block Party went according to plan and was a huge success, unlike anything the organization had ever done before. .
Covington’s Pike Street and Washington were closed to traffic, and crowds flocked to shop for sales, exhibits, and good times.
Point/Arc has evolved into a comprehensive institution with a wide range of round-the-clock programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD).