I want to thank gary for his to improve rts Economic Development and wish im nothing but the best in a elldeserved retirement. Mr. Speaker, i rise to bring attention to kentuckys avoidable economic failures during this very serious pandemic. Unfortunately covid19 has taken a harsh toll on the economies of all 50 states. However, harmful policies from democratrun states have only made the problem worse. At a time when we should be encouraging the safe reopening of our economy, kentuckys governor recently issued an order shutting down schools and indoor dining. Kentuckys restaurants were already suffering from the last round of shutdowns. And this shortsighted order will only cause more pain and suffering. To make matters worse, our governor is producing no data to justify the need to shut down businesses which have dramatically adjusted to the challenges presented by covid19. And in the end of inperson learning will only create more challenges for students and teachers. Furthermore, it
Comers remarks were short. If he found anything that was, he would have leapt at the chance to say it. You would think that he would have led the entire commentary just a few moments ago with whatever he seems to have found. That was fox news host neil cavuto, not buying what james comer was trying to sell on capitol hill yesterday. Were going to go through Hunter Bidens closed door testimony to the House Oversight Committee Later in the show here. Plus, the end of an era for senate republicans. The partys longest Serving Leader in the Upper Chamber is stepping down at the end of the year. Well take a look at Mitch Mcconnells legacy and who might replace him. Of course, were going to talk about the shocking news we all heard yesterday. The death of beloved comedian and actor Richard Lewis. Well talk about that and play for you some of joes interview with him, which happened just several weeks ago. Good morning. Welcome to morning joe. It is thursday, february 29th. With us, we have the
Tensions on college campuses. Last night, officials at nyu asked the nypd to remove pr protesters from the campus. The palestinian protests had not been authorized and asked police to enforce trespassing violations. Students and faculty among those arrested. And then at columbia university, classes for the semester would be hybrid and remote when possible as billionaire donors are rethink going support of columbia. In a statement, patriots owner robert kraft, is not comfortable supporting the university until corrective action is taken. When asked if he would pause support, leon cooperman said i cannot say that yet. He doesnt hold the administration possible for the demonstrations. He said the kids are out of control. Cooperman will join us live this morning at 8 00 a. M. To talk about the protests and donations and other plans as well as views, of course, of the market. Back to corporate news. We are watching novartis. Reporting better than expected First Quarter results and raised fu
Please join the conversation this morning by using the axos. Thank you to all of you who are here and welcome our remote audience. Welcome our friends from cspan. Thank you very much for joining us. Thank you the hult foundation, bringing california vibe from my native state. Socal, no cal. But were very happy to have them and for those of you joining us electronically, the axios events team has pulled off a bipartisan breakfast. We have french toast rolls that have cream cheese with raspberry dipping sauce and somebody was telling i should call it freedom toast. Take your pick whether its french toast or freedom toast. And the overnight oats are layered with straw berries and blue burieea berries just like t home. Thats the bipartisan breakfast and we appreciate those who mated it possible. If you hop on axios. Com. Every story one iphone screen. We kale it smart brevty. J the big idea is to make people smarter faster. About the most important topics of the time so you can make better
Them and for those of you joining us electronically, the axios events team has pulled off a bipartisan breakfast. We have french toast rolls that have cream cheese with raspberry dipping sauce and somebody was telling i should call it freedom toast. Take your pick whether its french toast or freedom toast. And the overnight oats are layered with straw berries and blue burieea berries just like t home. Thats the bipartisan breakfast and we appreciate those who mated it possible. If you hop on axios. Com. Every story one iphone screen. We kale it smart brevty. J the big idea is to make people smarter faster. About the most important topics of the time so you can make better decisions and our events are a manifestation of that. Today we have a fantastic conversation about whats both practical and what we should be shooting for among the party wars in d. C. And we have a bunch of front line players who are going to take us behind the scenes of that. Im going to set the stage who has been s