This is objectively good. Johnson’s work on bail reform, ending mandatory sentencing, and prisoner reentry has been influential in creating positive change around prisons. However, I’m not a fan of the word ‘czar’. I know it’s not new (from FDR really). But we need a new word.

Let’s reform, not remove.

The Dept. of Agriculture announced it will release $20 million in EQIP, CSP, and ACEP funds to producers, in a first tranche of IRA funding. NACD encourages Secretary Brooke Rollins to expand USDA’s commitments to provide long-term security in conservation programs. Read more: nacdnet.org/newsroom/nacd-…

There is an obvious need to reduce wasteful spending, but farmers aid and conservation programs are vital on local and national scales. amp.kentucky.com/news/state/ken…

Friends, I want to provide an update on select agricultural and conservation programs affect by the federal funding freeze.

Medicare, SSA, and drug-prices are all key issues for 60+ y/o voters - who strongly vote R and always show up to vote. Republicans shouldn’t alienate a large part of their base (largest?) to see no gains with their already hardest loyalists. SSA and similar elder-care programs

Broken clock

Democrats will say that this format of social media graphics worked for them in 2024, meanwhile the young, online gen showed a meaningful shift to the right. If the Ds want to reclaim ground, they need to take a look at the Rs social media playbook and stop being stuck up.

Perhaps someone could look into the idea of fiber optic windows 😂 serious money to be made here!

Not an endorsement of either side but, if Democrats want to fulfill the long shot of winning, this is not who needs to be their candidate.

If you agree with lefties on 95% of the issues, but disagree on 5%, you're out If you disagree with righties on 95% of the issues, but agree on 5%, you're in

4 Democrats didn’t vote and another 3 Democratic seats are vacant due to member deaths

“…Thayer praised KET Director of Public Affairs Renee Shaw’s leadership and track record of asking tough but fair questions to members of both parties, noting its contrast to further “left” leanings among public media nationally.” Renee Shaw is Kentucky treasure. Read more at:

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Was this written by AI? The bourbon trail? The *Kentucky* Derby? Come on guys.

Today, I'm excited to flashback to my conversation at Institute of Politics about young elected officials. It's an insightful, non-partisan look into the power of the youth; and how we can make meaningful change. landinstadnyk.com/2026/01/21/har…