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Suzanne Barker Griffith

Suzanne Barker Griffith

Suzanne Barker Griffith is a retired Kentucky teacher, current Boyd County justice of the peace and community activist.

Commentary

Kentucky Power’s proposed rate hike would spell disaster for many in Eastern Kentucky
By: - June 28, 2023

ASHLAND — In an all too familiar announcement, “Kentucky Power has filed a comprehensive rate review with the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC).”? The utility is requesting to institute changes to increase its revenue by 13.6 percent. The Notice of General Adjustment of Existing Rates shows a proposed 18.3% increase in residential service rates and […]

Commentary

Teachers’ impact ‘is forever.’ Kentucky lawmakers must do what it takes to support them.
By: - May 1, 2023

“I am firm in my belief that a teacher lives on and on through his students. Good teaching is forever and the teacher is immortal.” — Jesse Stuart. Thirty-six years ago, I began my beloved teaching career at the now-torn-down Greenup Elementary, with my classroom being in Jesse Stuart’s old office.? During my two years […]