Welcome to Shay Informed- you're part of something special Photo by Dawn McDonald / Unsplash National News Hitting Home No gas tax for 30 days- here's what Indiana drivers need to know Indiana Governor Mike Braun is giving drivers a break- at least for now. Braun announced a 30-day suspension of the state's 7% usage tax on fuel, framing it as emergency relief for Hoosiers struggling with high gas prices. The governor issued an emergency declaration to trigger the holiday, By Shay McAlister • 1 min read Bardstown Cases Circumstantial Episode 8: "This man is guilty of murder" The judge laid out the entire case against Brooks Houck. The defense asked the jury to send him home to his son. And behind the scenes, attorneys debated whether to dismiss a juror who slept through the evidence. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an By Shay McAlister • 6 min read Covering Kentucky Kentucky passed a lot of laws this session. Here's what actually matters. Kentucky lawmakers are currently on a break while Governor Andy Beshear signs or vetoes bills sent to his desk. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you new here? Sign up for the By Shay McAlister • 8 min read Photo by Artem Beliaikin / Unsplash Covering Kentucky You're not overreacting- Louisville has some of the worst allergies in the country Allergies in Kentuckiana are no joke. Here's what a Louisville doctor says you should actually do to help it. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you new here? Sign up By Shay McAlister • 2 min read Brooks Houck's attorneys- Steve Schroering and Brian Butler Bardstown Cases Circumstantial Episode 7: The defense strikes back A cell phone expert says Steve and Joey weren't on the Bluegrass Parkway. A psychologist identifies 300+ coercive police tactics, calling witness testimony 'useless' and Brooks' sister takes the stand in her family's defense. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is By Shay McAlister • 7 min read Photo by Annie Spratt / Unsplash Shay Originals Vanished: Kentucky's hidden crisis of missing children in state custody When the state promises to protect vulnerable kids but can't keep track of where they are, families are left searching- and the system offers few answers. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and By Shay McAlister • 10 min read
Photo by Dawn McDonald / Unsplash National News Hitting Home No gas tax for 30 days- here's what Indiana drivers need to know Indiana Governor Mike Braun is giving drivers a break- at least for now. Braun announced a 30-day suspension of the state's 7% usage tax on fuel, framing it as emergency relief for Hoosiers struggling with high gas prices. The governor issued an emergency declaration to trigger the holiday, By Shay McAlister • 1 min read
Bardstown Cases Circumstantial Episode 8: "This man is guilty of murder" The judge laid out the entire case against Brooks Houck. The defense asked the jury to send him home to his son. And behind the scenes, attorneys debated whether to dismiss a juror who slept through the evidence. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an By Shay McAlister • 6 min read
Covering Kentucky Kentucky passed a lot of laws this session. Here's what actually matters. Kentucky lawmakers are currently on a break while Governor Andy Beshear signs or vetoes bills sent to his desk. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you new here? Sign up for the By Shay McAlister • 8 min read
Photo by Artem Beliaikin / Unsplash Covering Kentucky You're not overreacting- Louisville has some of the worst allergies in the country Allergies in Kentuckiana are no joke. Here's what a Louisville doctor says you should actually do to help it. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and clarity. Are you new here? Sign up By Shay McAlister • 2 min read
Brooks Houck's attorneys- Steve Schroering and Brian Butler Bardstown Cases Circumstantial Episode 7: The defense strikes back A cell phone expert says Steve and Joey weren't on the Bluegrass Parkway. A psychologist identifies 300+ coercive police tactics, calling witness testimony 'useless' and Brooks' sister takes the stand in her family's defense. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is By Shay McAlister • 7 min read
Photo by Annie Spratt / Unsplash Shay Originals Vanished: Kentucky's hidden crisis of missing children in state custody When the state promises to protect vulnerable kids but can't keep track of where they are, families are left searching- and the system offers few answers. "I'm Shay McAlister, and this is Shay Informed: an independent, ad-free platform dedicated to honest journalism with compassion and By Shay McAlister • 10 min read
