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The 4-H program has a “learn by doing” approach and that means proven results for the youth who participate.

 Studies show that 4-H members are:

• Nearly two times more likely to get better grades in school;

• Nearly two times more likely to plan to go to college;

• 41 percent less likely to engage in risky behaviors; and

• 25 percent more likely to positively contribute to their families and communities.

The time is now for the Kentucky General Assembly to enact legislation which would statutorily establish the Child Fatality and Near Fatality Review Panel. The time is now for our elected officials to solidify the premise on which child advocates have been voicing their opinion – that the children of the Commonwealth deserve a law which will mandate the review of child fatalities in such a way as to ensure prevention of similar fatalities in the future. 

In a 30-day “short session” like this year, it’s difficult for both chambers of the general assembly to fully consider all the bills that have been filed.  However, over the last two weeks, the Senate has taken early action on major legislation, giving the House more time to act on those bills.

The Senate passed important bills addressing the state’s General Fund debt, economic development, healthcare, and school safety.

On Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at 9:30 a.m. church bells rang 26 times and America observed a moment of silence for the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary school shooting.

The entire world has been affected by this unspeakable act visited upon tiny, helpless, innocent children and their protectors.
The two burning questions in our minds and hearts are “Why?” and “What can we do to stop this from happening again?”