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Mar 27, 2020
1 min

In this time of crisis, be thankful for the American farmer

The forgotten farmer has moved to the forefront of the American economy. For as long as I can remember, the role of the American farmer...

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After Days of Delay, the Senate has Passed the Phase III Coronavirus Relief Package. Here is what’s

Jordan Harris

Mar 26, 2020
7 min

After Days of Delay, the Senate has Passed the Phase III Coronavirus Relief Package. Here is what’s

After being blocked from advancing twice earlier in the week by Democrats, the Phase III coronavirus relief package, the largest stimulus...

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COVID-19 and P-12 Education in Kentucky, Explained

Dr. Gary Houchens

Mar 25, 2020
4 min

COVID-19 and P-12 Education in Kentucky, Explained

The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has impacted every sector of life in Kentucky. For families who have students in, or who work in, P-12...

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Want to know what is in the Senate's Coronavirus Relief Bill? Here is a Breakdown.

Jordan Harris

Mar 20, 2020
3 min

Want to know what is in the Senate's Coronavirus Relief Bill? Here is a Breakdown.

As promised, today Senate Republicans released what is being called “Phase III” of coronavirus relief, representing the largest package....

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No, the U.S. Senate Did Not Delay a Vote on Coronavirus Relief

Jordan Harris

Mar 19, 2020
2 min

No, the U.S. Senate Did Not Delay a Vote on Coronavirus Relief

A handful of reports, primarily circulated on social media, in recent days claimed that the United States Senate delayed a vote on a...

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Payroll Tax Holiday Will Not Provide Needed Economic Boost

Jordan Harris

Mar 17, 2020
4 min

Payroll Tax Holiday Will Not Provide Needed Economic Boost

The U.S. economy is entering a period of uncertainty, as reflected by the unprecedented volatility of the stock market in recent days. It...

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Welfare Reform and HB1 on the Pegasus Podcast

Jared Crawford

Mar 11, 2020
1 min

Welfare Reform and HB1 on the Pegasus Podcast

HB1 in the 2020 Kentucky Legislative Session is a multi-faceted welfare reform bill. As has been the goal for many years now, legislators...

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School Choice in Kentucky on the Pegasus Podcast

Jared Crawford

Mar 4, 2020
1 min

School Choice in Kentucky on the Pegasus Podcast

A few weeks ago our organization released our latest report, "Economic Impacts of School Choice in Kentucky. This report aimed to...

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A Tax Increase on Vape Products Would Be Bad Tax and Bad Health Policy for Kentucky

Jared Crawford

Mar 2, 2020
6 min

A Tax Increase on Vape Products Would Be Bad Tax and Bad Health Policy for Kentucky

As both state and federal lawmakers consider increased regulation and taxation of vapor and e-cigarette products, Pegasus Institute has...

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New Report: Innovation, Car Rentals, and Taxation

Jared Crawford

Feb 27, 2020
1 min

New Report: Innovation, Car Rentals, and Taxation

In the last decade, the sharing economy has provided consumers with an incredible amount of new peer-to-peer resources. Citizens can now...

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Our groups couldn't be more different, but we agree on criminal justice bills

Josh Crawford & Amanda Hall

Feb 10, 2020
1 min

Our groups couldn't be more different, but we agree on criminal justice bills

Over the last several years, policymakers, advocates and academics on both sides of the political aisle have reexamined aspects of the...

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2020 Violent Crime Summit on the Pegasus Podcast

Jared Crawford

Feb 6, 2020
2 min

2020 Violent Crime Summit on the Pegasus Podcast

On January 23, 2020, the US Attorney for the Western District of Kentucky, Russell Coleman, held the 2020 Violent Crime Summit. The...

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What could a Medicaid pharmaceutical carve-out mean for Kentucky?

Dasha Kolyaskina

Feb 4, 2020
3 min

What could a Medicaid pharmaceutical carve-out mean for Kentucky?

West Virginia’s newly implemented (and widely touted) Medicaid pharmaceutical carve-out has caused a buzz about the potential for a...

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Understanding Local Tax Reform on the Pegasus Podcast

Jared Crawford

Jan 29, 2020
1 min

Understanding Local Tax Reform on the Pegasus Podcast

In 2018, Kentucky legislators passed the first comprehensive tax reform package in 80 years. The reforms from two years ago were an...

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Jared Crawford

Jan 22, 2020
1 min

Leave Kentucky's Vape Industry Alone

Why won't lawmakers just leave the vape and e-cigarette industries alone? On this week's Pegasus Podcast we explored the myths and...

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Tort Reform in Kentucky on the Pegasus Podcast

Jared Crawford

Jan 15, 2020
1 min

Tort Reform in Kentucky on the Pegasus Podcast

Over the last few years in Kentucky, we have had many conversations about tort reform. It is an issue that concerns our legal system,...

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The Top 5 Pegasus Podcast Episodes of 2019

Jared Crawford

Jan 10, 2020
3 min

The Top 5 Pegasus Podcast Episodes of 2019

In 2019 we put out nearly 50 podcast episodes for our listeners. We featured guests from around Kentucky, and hit on a wide range of...

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Raising Taxes on Historical Racing Machines Would Be Devastating for Kentucky's Horse Industry,

Jordan Harris

Jan 9, 2020
5 min

Raising Taxes on Historical Racing Machines Would Be Devastating for Kentucky's Horse Industry,

The Kentucky General Assembly once again faces a challenging budget session in which projected revenue cannot meet the rising costs of...

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Lower Health Care Costs Act comes with own price

Josh Crawford

Dec 17, 2019
1 min

Lower Health Care Costs Act comes with own price

On Sunday, Dec. 8, federal lawmakers unveiled the “Lower Health Care Costs Act of 2019” (LHCCA). The bill aims to tackle some of the...

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Fair Chance Act offers opportunity for ex-offenders

Erinn Broadus

Dec 16, 2019
3 min

Fair Chance Act offers opportunity for ex-offenders

The Fair Chance Act has passed in the House as an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act. The bill codifies President...

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