A NewsJournal for 21st Century West Kentucky
Vol. 17 No. 3 March 2025 (c)

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear speaking at a microphone with patriotic banner behind him

WATCH: Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear Makes Non-Partisan Case Against Tariffs

Feb 02, 2025 at 07:09 pm by WKJ Editorial Team

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear makes a non-partisan case for Kentucky against President Trump's tariffs. Watch HERE. Be sure to turn the sound on. Kentucky bourbon is a $.... Read More

POLITICS for the POLIS-- Let’s Talk/Let’s Thrive

Feb 01, 2025 at 01:31 pm by Rev. Amanda Groves

There are some words that are interpreted as “bad” when they are heard or read, but that is not the whole picture. For example, in the sentence “Remember, th.... Read More
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Medicaid--Beyond Doctor Visits

Feb 01, 2025 at 01:31 pm by Leslie McColgin

Empowering People with Disabilities to Live in Freedom with Dignity   "I am a proud, attractive African American Gentleman.  When I was born, God gave me a gift:&n.... Read More
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Your Voice Matters! Contacting Your Elected Officials

Feb 01, 2025 at 01:31 pm by WKJ Editorial Team

We sometimes hear from people that they are "not interested in politics." As renowned twentieth-century journalist Martha Gellhorn once noted, "They might as well say, 'I'm no.... Read More
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Trump's Return Puts Medicaid on the Chopping Block

Feb 01, 2025 at 01:30 pm by WKJ Editorial Team

Article by By Phil Galewitz January 13, 2025 Under President Joe Biden, enrollment in Medicaid hit a record high and the uninsured rate reached a record low. Donald Trump.... Read More