McGrath Talks Health Care Plans, Attacks McConnell in Paducah

By LIAM NIEMEYER  Democratic U.S Senate candidate Amy McGrath stopped in Paducah on Monday and spoke about her agenda for a public option health care and addressing the opioid epidemic. She also attacked U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell’s past record on healthcare. McGrath, standing by the city’s riverfront park, criticized McConnell’s past efforts to repeal the Affordable…

McConnell, Barr announce plans for national horse racing oversight authority

By WKYT News Staff and Victor Puente LEXINGTON, Ky. (WKYT) – Thoroughbred industry leaders, Senator Mitch McConnell and Congressman Andy Barr were among those present Monday afternoon for the announcement of a national oversight body for horse racing. Officials announced the formation of the Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Authority, which will be an independent, non-governmental body that…