And when it comes to Kentucky, there is a bill proposed that will likely need to get past the finish line in the state Legislature.
The 150th Kentucky Derby will be held this weekend. Now, typically the American Manufacturing Alliance doesn’t pay much attention to the big horse races, other than offering some ideas. Hats and fascinators made in the USA.
But this year is different. After all, many of the horses on this year’s leaderboards have names that resonate with us.
There is just steal, had odds of 33-1 as of Thursday afternoon. after that, seize freedomhad odds of 9 to 1, Considered one of the favorites To win the big race.
But there’s one horse that has stolen our hearts (and let’s face it, most of us* don’t know much about actual horse racing, just by name). Domestic products. As of Thursday the odds are 35-1 on him, so he might be a little far out for the domestic product to win on Saturday, but it has to be said – he’s our most notable named horse. is.
That’s because a bill is currently moving through the Kentucky General Assembly that would prioritize: Domestic products For state taxpayer-funded contracts. House Bill 326 “Requires state and local contracts to include a provision that iron, steel, aluminum, or products used in state and local projects are manufactured in the United States, unless a waiver is granted.”
If the “Buy America” bill passes, Kentucky would join states such as New York, Texas, California, New Jersey, Oregon, New Hampshire, Illinois, Oregon, Ohio, and Indiana. When taxpayer money is used to buy goods for government projects, manufacturers are the first to be attacked.
Buying America makes sense. Why send taxpayer money overseas when Kentucky has the opportunity to reinvest directly in local workers, manufacturers, and communities?
We strongly encourage the Kentucky General Assembly to pass House Bill 326 across the finish line and hope that Governor Andy Beshear will sign the bill once it reaches his desk. In the meantime, we’re counting down to his two most exciting minutes in all of sports on Saturday.
*By the way, AAM’s Jeff Bonior is a former sportswriter and has a deep knowledge of horse racing.
