LEGISLATIVE UPDATE

By State Representative Derek Lewis

Over the past couple of months, I have used this column to share information with you some of the legislation we passed during the 2021 Regular Session, as well as some of the issues that our state is facing now. This week, I would like to take a break from policy and legislation to reflect on the importance of Memorial Day. In the fast-paced world we are in, it can sometimes be reduced to a three-day weekend that marks the start of summer. It does give us a chance to spend some time with our friends and family, and get some much needed rest and relaxation. However, it is above all else a day to remember something that we should never forget - the American soldiers who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

Pop-up clinics, homebound vaccinations, text campaigns, personalized assistance with digital registrations, all part of multi-pronged approach to help immunize Medicaid managed care members

LEXINGTON, KY - The Kentucky Association of Health Plans, the trade association representing all carriers offering health coverage in Kentucky, earlier this month announced the next phase in its ongoing efforts to improve vaccine acceptance and access in the Commonwealth with a new paid “Get the Shot, I Did” social media and radio campaign to encourage Kentuckians to take a small step that will play a huge role in getting us back to normal with fairs, ballgames, concerts, festivals, and more. The ads will air on a network of over 102 stations across the Commonwealth and will appear on multiple digital platforms.  

SALISBURY, MD (May 20, 2021) – Responding to a report of a man holding a gun to a woman’s head, Maryland state troopers were able to locate and arrest the man last night in Wicomico County.

'Our nation's southern border is still in crisis. The Biden Administration still won't admit it. Much of the media would prefer not to cover it. But the facts are clear. And they're unacceptable.'

A man and woman are seen in silhouette after breaching a border fence on the southern border of the USA. They have gone through a broken barbed wire fence at mid-day. A USA flag can be seen in the distance.

LONDON, KY (May 20, 21) - Laurel County Sheriff John Root is reporting that: Laurel Sheriff's Detective James Sizemore along with Detective Taylor McDaniel and Deputy Greg Poynter arrested Michael L. Holland age 29 of Smith and Holland Road, Manchester on Wednesday night May 19, 2021 at approximately 10:31 PM.

Donald J. Trump, 45th President of the United States of America  

(May 19, 2021)  - I have just learned, through leaks in the mainstream media, that after being under investigation from the time I came down the escalator 5 ½ years ago, including the fake Russia Russia Russia Hoax, the 2 year, $48M, No Collusion Mueller Witch Hunt, Impeachment Hoax #1, Impeachment Hoax #2, and others, that the Democrat New York Attorney General has “informed” my organization that their “investigation” is no longer just a civil matter but also potentially a “criminal” investigation working with the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office.