Branscum appointed to CSG South’s Economic Development, Transportation, and Cultural Affairs Committee

Thursday, January 30 by Zac Oakes

Representative Josh Branscum of Russell Springs was appointed to serve on the Council of State Governments South’s Economic Development, Transportation, and Cultural Affairs Committee. The committee examines issues related to infrastructure, transportation, economic progress, and […]

Branscum discusses workforce participation issues

Wednesday, January 15 by Zac Oakes

State Rep. Josh Branscum from Russell County is continuing to look at ways to improve the workforce participation rate in Kentucky. Branscum was on Community Conversations on WJRS this week to discuss the workforce participation […]

Branscum discusses state income tax decrease bill

Tuesday, January 14 by Zac Oakes

Last week, the Kentucky House of Representatives passed House Bill 1, which would lower the state income tax from 4 percent to 3.5 percent. Representative Josh Branscum, a co-sponsor of the bill, was on Community […]

Theo Branscum, age 79 of Russell Springs

Thursday, January 2 by Sean Hammond

Theo Branscum, age 79 of Russell Springs, died Thursday, January 2, 2025 at his home surrounded by family. He was the son of the late Theo and Dorothy Canada Branscum. He was a member of […]

Branscum selected to represent KY at national election conference

Monday, September 9 by Zac Oakes

State Rep. Josh Branscum of Russell County was selected by Kentucky House Speaker David Osborne to represent Kentucky at a meeting on elections hosted by the National Conference of State Legislatures in conjunction with the […]

Branscum receives KY Chamber MVP Award

Saturday, August 31 by Zac Oakes

State Representative Josh Branscum of Russell County recently received the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce MVP Award. Branscum was presented the award at the most recent Russell County Chamber of Commerce meeting by Kentucky Chamber Senior […]

Branscum discusses renovation/expansion funds at RCH

Wednesday, April 24 by Zac Oakes

State Rep. Josh Branscum was at Russell County Hospital yesterday, speaking to employees about funds passed by the state legislature for an expansion/renovation at the hospital. Branscum credited the work of the hospital’s employees, board, […]

Branscum talks workforce development aspect of HB 1

Monday, April 8 by Zac Oakes

Today on local news, we wrap up our conversation with State Rep. Josh Branscum of Russell County discussing House Bill 1 and the impact it will have locally. Branscum spoke to WJRS News about workforce […]

Branscum says new LCADD Regional Training Center will benefit Lake Cumberland Area

Friday, April 5 by Zac Oakes

Continuing our look at House Bill 1 and the effects it will have on the local area, WJRS News spoke to State Rep. Josh Branscum about another aspect of the bill. The funding measure includes […]

Branscum discusses funds for library in HB 1

Thursday, April 4 by Zac Oakes

Yesterday on local news, we talked with State Rep. Josh Branscum about funds included in House Bill 1 for an expansion at Russell County Hospital. Today, we continue our discussion with Branscum about another project […]

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Branscum appointed to CSG South’s Economic Development, Transportation, and Cultural Affairs Committee

Branscum discusses workforce participation issues

Branscum discusses state income tax decrease bill

Theo Branscum, age 79 of Russell Springs

Branscum selected to represent KY at national election conference

Branscum receives KY Chamber MVP Award

Branscum discusses renovation/expansion funds at RCH

Branscum talks workforce development aspect of HB 1

Branscum says new LCADD Regional Training Center will benefit Lake Cumberland Area

Branscum discusses funds for library in HB 1

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