I have attempted to revive kentuckyforum.org with a few interviews with gubernatorial candidates. So far, I haven’t been able to arrange anything with either campaign.
I’m leaving the commonwealth for a job opportunity, so Kentuckyforum.org may be put on a long-term hiatus. I will maintain this archive as long as possible and I may add new programs as time and inclination allow. Thank you for listening.
Blogger Jefferson Poole defends coal-to-liquid spending
Published June 23rd, 2007 in blogs, economic development, energy, environment, government, policy, politics and spending. 0 CommentsBlogger Jefferson Poole of Blue Grass, Red State joins kentuckyforum.org to defend the upcoming legislative session to offer subsidies for the creation of coal-to-liquid facilities in Kentucky. He believes the legislative session is probably Ernie Fletcher’s “only shot at reelection.” He’ll also talk about privatizing Kentucky’s lottery and other public projects.
Doug Alexandar on Kentucky labor
Published June 20th, 2007 in economic development, economics, government, labor, policy and politics. 3 CommentsDoug Alexander of the Commonwealth Progress Council joins kentuckyforum.org to talk about his opposition to mandatory union membership in Kentucky.
Teri Blanton on coal-to-liquid energy
Published June 14th, 2007 in economic development, energy, environment, government, policy, politics and spending. 1 CommentTeri Blanton of Kentuckians for the Commonwealth (KFTC) joins kentuckyforum.org in opposition to a proposed special session on coal-to-liquid energy. Blanton grew up in coal country and is a former chair of KFTC.
Education researcher Richard Innes
Published June 8th, 2007 in education, government and policy. 0 CommentsEducation researcher Richard Innes joins kentuckyforum.org to talk about how other states look at how teachers contribute in the classroom. He’ll also explain what Kentucky parents can expect when their kids start taking new ACT-created tests later this year. Innes blogs at Bluegrass Policy Blog.
Lowell Reese on the Governor’s Race
Published June 6th, 2007 in elections, government and politics. 1 CommentLowell Reese, longtime publisher of the Kentucky Gazette, joins kentuckyforum.org to break down the Kentucky governor’s race and offer some suggestions for the two candidates on what they might do to secure victory in November.
School choice and expanded gambling
Published May 31st, 2007 in economic development, education, government, policy, politics, spending and taxes. 0 CommentsJim Waters of the Bluegrass Institute joins Kentuckyforum.org to promote a new school choice survey and critique plans to expand gambling in Kentucky.
Global warming economics
Published May 29th, 2007 in economic development, economics, education, environment and policy. 0 CommentsJohn Garen, Department Chair and Gatton Endowed Professor of Economics at the University of Kentucky, joins Kentuckyforum.org to talk about the economic considerations of global warming and his preference for Kentucky to expand school choice.
Political bloggers Ted Schlecter and David Adams talk to Kentuckyforum.org about the primary election 2007 and what to expect in November.
