Joseph Gerth

2 weeks ago | courier-journal.com | Joseph Gerth

Sens. Rand Paul and Mitch McConnell, both of Kentucky, have expressed concern over the potential economic fallout from President Trump's tariffs. The senators' concerns stem from the fact that tariffs often lead to higher prices for consumers and can harm businesses by reducing demand for American-made products. While some argue that tariffs will bring manufacturing back to the United States, experts say this is unlikely to happen in the short term, if at all.

2 weeks ago | statesman.com | Joseph Gerth

Sens. Rand Paul and Mitch McConnell, both of Kentucky, have expressed concern over the potential economic fallout from President Trump's tariffs. The senators' concerns stem from the fact that tariffs often lead to higher prices for consumers and can harm businesses by reducing demand for American-made products. While some argue that tariffs will bring manufacturing back to the United States, experts say this is unlikely to happen in the short term, if at all.

2 weeks ago | courier-journal.com | Joseph Gerth

The University of Louisville’s board of trustees ousted president Kim Schatzel after less than two years. Former faculty and staff at Towson University, where Schatzel was previously president, have alleged that she created a toxic work environment. The board of trustees has not publicly acknowledged any mistakes in their hiring of Schatzel.

3 weeks ago | courier-journal.com | Joseph Gerth

Don’t worry about me, folks. I’m not going to turn blue and pass out waiting for House Oversight Committee Jamie Comer chairman Jamie Comer, R-Somwhere-in-Kentucky, to do the right thing. Nope. In fact we all know Comer well enough that none of us are going to be holding our breath expecting him to unleash his committee on the debacle that lead up to the military’s air strikes on Houthi leadership in Yemen last month. It is truly a scandal. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.

3 weeks ago | courier-journal.com | Joseph Gerth

The Kentucky Capitol renovation project will include adding women's restrooms outside the House and Senate chambers, addressing a longstanding disparity in restroom access for women legislators. Currently, women legislators have to walk significantly farther than their male counterparts to access restrooms, sometimes causing them to miss votes. The renovation, estimated to cost $300 million, will also improve restroom accessibility for people with disabilities.