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RAND'S NEWSLETTER UPDATE   JANUARY 24, 2014   I have spent part of this week traveling across Central Kentucky and the Buffalo Trace area. Here is an update on my visits and other happenings: Dr. Paul Visits Lawrenceburg  On Thursday morning , I met with fellow Kentuckians in Lawrenceburg. (Dr. Paul visits Lawrenceburg- January 23, 2014) Dr. Paul Meets with Business Leaders in Lexington Also on Thursday, I met with business and community leaders at Commerce Lexington. I talked about the effects of Obamacare and ways we can get the economy to grow. I was asked several questions about the burden of government on businesses, including how we can reign in an overzealous EPA. I want to thank Bob Quick, President of Commerce Lexington, and Andi Johnson, Vice President of Public Policy, for hosting me and arranging a great discussion. (Dr. Paul meets with Lexington area business leaders at Commerce Lexington- January 23, 2014) Dr. Paul Visits Paris and Cynthiana On Thursday afternoon , I

  Tennessee: General Assembly Returns for 2014 Session Last week, the 2014 session of the Tennessee General Assembly convened.  Right out of the gate, a number of pro-gun and pro-hunting bills have been introduced.  Your NRA-ILA will keep you up-to-date as these bills make their way through the legislative process.  Those bills of interest to law-abiding gun owners and hunters in the Volunteer State are below:   House Bill 1407 / Senate Bill 1496  – sponsored by state Representative Tilman Goins (R-10) and state Senator Stacey Campfield (R-7), these companion bills would allow for a handgun carry permit holder to carry lawfully a firearm in all state, county and municipal parks. House Bill 1399/ Senate Bill 1612  – sponsored by state Representative Judd Matheny (R-47) and state Senator Mark Green (R-22), these companion bills would strengthen the state’s current firearms preemption statute by giving all authority, in regards to firearms laws and regulations, to the General Assembly. Ho