http://www.richmondregister.com en-us Copyright CNHI All Rights Reserved. 5 Thu, 09 Jul 2009 07:55:00 +0000 http://www.richmondregister.com/opinion/local_story_190075535.html http://www.richmondregister.com/opinion/local_story_190075535.html The Republican governor of South Carolina probably should have a talk with former Kentucky Democrat governor Paul Patton.Paul might be able to offer some tips on dealing with the extramarital affair recently disclosed after South Carolina’s chief executive vanished for over five days. Thu, 12 Feb 2009 10:09:00 +0000 http://www.richmondregister.com/opinion/local_story_043100936.html http://www.richmondregister.com/opinion/local_story_043100936.html How do you make a dreadfully bad piece of legislation -- the nearly $900-billion so-called “stimulus” bill -- worse? Simple -- add protectionism. Wed, 11 Feb 2009 11:31:00 +0000 http://www.richmondregister.com/opinion/local_story_042113244.html http://www.richmondregister.com/opinion/local_story_042113244.html The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) was set up to combat fraudulent practices. The SEC's website explains that "Ponzi schemes are a type of illegal pyramid scheme named for Charles Ponzi, who duped thousands of New England residents into investing in a postage stamp speculation scheme back in the 1920s. Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:52:00 +0000 http://www.richmondregister.com/opinion/local_story_041135114.html http://www.richmondregister.com/opinion/local_story_041135114.html Anybody who knows me that my promise to not write about my dog doesn’t hold any water. Mon, 09 Feb 2009 09:11:00 +0000 http://www.richmondregister.com/opinion/local_story_040091213.html http://www.richmondregister.com/opinion/local_story_040091213.html The right-wing attack machine went into overdrive last week after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi dared to defend funds for family planning in the House’s stimulus bill. Thu, 05 Feb 2009 11:01:00 +0000 http://www.richmondregister.com/opinion/local_story_036110147.html http://www.richmondregister.com/opinion/local_story_036110147.html It’s been like the judicial hall of fame in Madison Family Court and Madison District Court lately. We have had some of the best former district and circuit judges in Kentucky presiding over those two courts. It’s not entirely a good thing. They are not judges we elected, and they are not permanent. As the situation persists, there are negative consequences. Tue, 13 Jan 2009 11:45:00 +0000 http://www.richmondregister.com/opinion/local_story_013114602.html http://www.richmondregister.com/opinion/local_story_013114602.html Sometimes you hear the same rumor for a long time, but it is never realized, and you eventually give up hope. You know the rumors. Led Zeppelin will reunite and tour. The new Harry Potter film will be released soon. Richmond is getting a skatepark. Sat, 22 Nov 2008 18:00:00 +0000 http://www.richmondregister.com/opinion/local_story_327180119.html http://www.richmondregister.com/opinion/local_story_327180119.html Tourism is important to Madison County’s economy and Acres of Land Winery is just one of the many tools available to entice tourists to come and spend a day or two with us. And when they come, they spend money important to economic vitality. Tue, 11 Nov 2008 08:59:00 +0000 http://www.richmondregister.com/opinion/local_story_316085932.html http://www.richmondregister.com/opinion/local_story_316085932.html Incumbent Richmond City Commissioner Mike Brewer is breathing a sigh of relief today. He knows he is very fortunate to survive Tuesday’s election. Even though Commissioners Robert Blythe and Bill Strong haven’t openly admitted that same sentiment, they are very fortunate likewise. That’s what happens when citizens are given quality candidates to choose from that provide the opportunity for change. Fri, 17 Oct 2008 15:42:00 +0000 http://www.richmondregister.com/opinion/local_story_291154316.html http://www.richmondregister.com/opinion/local_story_291154316.html I wish one of our economic leaders had been a political science major. George Bush has an MBA from Harvard. Henry Paulson has an MBA from Harvard. Ben Bernanke graduated from Harvard before he became a Princeton professor. The crisis is not boding well for the Ivy League. Sat, 04 Oct 2008 21:30:00 +0000 http://www.richmondregister.com/opinion/local_story_278213129.html http://www.richmondregister.com/opinion/local_story_278213129.html Kentucky Senator (and Republican Minority Leader) Mitch McConnell is in a tight race for re-election with challenger Bruce Lunsford.If you look at history, that is not surprising. Thu, 11 Sep 2008 14:23:00 +0000 http://www.richmondregister.com/opinion/local_story_255142351.html http://www.richmondregister.com/opinion/local_story_255142351.html I am writing to express my concern for teens who are heading back to school this fall that may be exposed to the dangers of alcohol and underage drinking. As a Kentucky State Trooper, I see first-hand the destruction that underage drinking has on our youth. One of the most difficult tasks for any law enforcement officer is to notify a parent that their teen has been fatally injured because of an alcohol-related circumstance. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:30:00 +0000 http://www.richmondregister.com/opinion/local_story_197102938.html http://www.richmondregister.com/opinion/local_story_197102938.html More often than not, I’ve been very critical of many of the decisions the Richmond City Commission has made over the past several years. But, I must give credit where credit is due. The recent action by the city commission to table an ordinance amending the city’s original noise ordinance was a wise move on their part. Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:28:00 +0000 http://www.richmondregister.com/opinion/local_story_197102832.html http://www.richmondregister.com/opinion/local_story_197102832.html Two-year-old Callie Robinson was found by a jury to have been murdered by two people who were supposed to ensure her safety, one being her birth mother, 24-year-old Verona Brinegar.Brinegar’s ex-boyfriend, Ronald Crabtree, 27, also was found guilty of Callie’s death. Sat, 10 May 2008 20:56:00 +0000 http://www.richmondregister.com/opinion/local_story_131205728.html http://www.richmondregister.com/opinion/local_story_131205728.html How about a hotel and conference center in Richmond?What an interesting question? I learned the other day that this idea is being tossed around again and given the changes in the community, maybe its time has come.