Michael E. Plummer & Associates

09/04/2026

The Trump administration says the SAVE program would have cost taxpayers $342 billion over the next 10 years.

08/24/2026

Crazy even for this Administration

President Donald Trump plans to lower tariffs on beef in an effort to lower prices. Rep. Thomas Massie and cattle advocates in Kentucky are concerned.

08/24/2026

What role did Sazerac lawsuit play in the company’s fall?

07/29/2026

The bankruptcy rate has risen about 48% between 2022 and 2025, although it's still below pre-pandemic levels.

07/29/2026

John S Parker my mentor in the undertaking business my first career, took me to see Gus at the legendary Batsakes in 1978 i was 14. He boight me a Knox Brothers Fedora to attend gravesite services in inclement weather. Then florsheim wingtips like all undertakers wore and mom bought me a suit from Cases mens wear in Maysville i was set. Major Hanson gave me a Hamilton 21 jewel gold pocket watch with chain and keyfobs . Then i was ready

The storied hat shop operated in three different locations in downtown Cincinnati, outfitting Cincinnatians and celebrities alike.

07/28/2026

Approximately 31,000 U.S. World War II veterans are still alive. Out of the 16.4 million Americans who served, this represents less than 0.2% of the total generation.Veteran Statistics and DemographicsTotal U.S. Service Members: 16.4 millionEstimated Living Survivors: ~31,000 (projected by the Department of Veterans Affairs)Rate of Decline: Roughly 14,000 veterans pass away each year, averaging about 40 every day.Age Range: The youngest surviving veterans are at least 97 years old, with the majority past the age of 100.

07/22/2026

07/20/2026

The retailer opened 113 stores during the first quarter.