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94.3 the Wolf Country That'll Make You Howl!
Kentucky Second District Congressman Brett Guthrie hosted a roundtable at the Colvin Community Center in Radcliff Wednesday in order to hear from community groups and leaders on the impact of the ongoing government shutdown.
An emphasis was placed on the impact of the shutdown in and around Fort Knox. Many of those in attendance discussed how much longer their organizations will be able to fund the services they offer if funding is not restored. Many also expressed concerns with the impact the upcoming loss of different services will have.
“As we go further down the line here, when we are discussing cuts, the upcoming cuts to SNAP benefits and others, it has a tremendous impact not only on folks in this community and the communities that surround Fort Knox, but even some of those folks that are employed at Fort Knox,” said Kentucky Tenth District State Senator Matt Deneen.
Guthrie said having been in the majority and in the minority during previous shutdowns he recognized the position the current minority finds themselves in, and he agrees that conversations on healthcare benefits need to take place, but he disagrees with the current tactics being used.
“I know the Senate separated out paying the military, paying TSA, paying air traffic controllers, so that they would be taken off the table if they wouldn’t, but you heard Katherine Clark, the Democratic Whip, say ‘If we did that, we’d lose leverage.’,” Guthrie said. “So if they fund SNAP, they’d lose leverage on all the other things they wanted to do. We’re saying that’s a bad way to go.”
Kentuckians dependent on SNAP benefits should check the Department for Community Based Services website for updates.
As we roll further into fall, if candles are part of your home decor, make sure you are taking steps to reduce fire hazards. “Preferably, use a candle warmer where it’ll melt the wax enough to release the smell, but you don’t have an open flame,” said Radcliff Deputy Fire Marshal Tommy Crane. “Same way if we’re talking about Halloween decorations, you’re doing your jack-o’-lanterns. Use LED lighting. It’s much better, […]
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