The inaugural Commonwealth Conversation in Hopkinsville Thursday night featured a cordial discussion of issues ranging from growing the workforce, to tax reform, and the three biggest issues facing Kentucky.
The Commonwealth Conversation was the idea of Forward Kentucky Publisher Bruce Maples. He was joined by 3rd District State Senator Whitney Westerfield during the 90-minute discussion moderated by WKDZ-WHVO-WPKY News Director Alan Watts.
Maples and Westerfield discussed a number of topics ranging from how to get employees back in the workforce to tax reform and women’s rights. When asked to name the biggest issues facing Kentucky, Maples said one concern is climate change.
click to download audioSenator Westerfield said a key issue is to focus on mental health and drug abuse.
click to download audioHe adds another key issue is a trust of government officials.
click to download audioMaples says he thinks there is a threat to Democracy in America that he is concerned about.
click to download audioWesterfield summed up his comments by citing a need for more grace and understanding.
click to download audioMaples noted our state needs to restore hope.
click to download audioMaples said he is hoping the inaugural Commonwealth Conversation will lead to more dialogue in the future between all parties to help move Kentucky forward.
Listen to the entire Commonwealth Conversation.