Opinion

New tax on e-cigarettes could have big benefits

EDITORIAL The Advocate-Messenger We support a recently-proposed bill that would bring the tax on e-cigarettes and other vaping…

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Expansions are more important to the economy than new business

EDITORIAL The Advocate-Messenger The planned expansion at Meggitt Aircraft Braking Systems in Danville is great news for local…

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If you want to keep your First Amendment rights, use them

EDITORIAL The Advocate-Messenger “If you don’t use it, you’ll lose it.” Most people associated that ubiquitous phrase with …

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Make Rand Paul’s visit to Danville successful, not strategic

EDITORIAL The Advocate-Messenger If Sen. Rand Paul is able to make an appearance in Danville next month, we…

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Kentucky must continue pursuing solutions to opioid epidemic

EDITORIAL The Advocate-Messenger A new report indicates Kentucky is making some progress in reducing overdose deaths, but there…

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You may not realize who originally reported the news you consume

EDITORIAL The Advocate-Messenger In the past week, you’ve probably heard some local news on the radio. You’ve probably…

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Boyle’s $2,500 for humane society is money well spent

EDITORIAL The Advocate-Messenger The Boyle County Fiscal Court made the right decision last week when it voted to…

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Rural Kentucky is the perfect target for FCC’s telehealth project

EDITORIAL The Advocate-Messenger Life in rural Kentucky is already pretty great. We’ve got much less traffic, much more…

Opinion

Hold the drama on downtown lane makeover

EDITORIAL The Advocate-Messenger The hottest weeks of summer are likely going to feature some of the hottest arguments…

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SOAR program targets root causes of incarceration

EDITORIAL The Advocate-Messenger It’s hard to cure an illness if you only focus on the symptoms. For the…