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Here’s the finances for 12 competitive primaries for General Assembly
Can a campaign’s finance reports tell you if they are going to win? Sometimes. And sometimes those reports reveal details that can tell you even more.
The ongoing KSU open-records saga
The open-records tug-of-war at Kentucky State University serves as an important reminder of the importance of our state’s laws on government transparency.
The Daily Wrap for Monday 4/29
Remember -- the Daily Wrap has both stories and tweets! So if you’re not on the Twitter machine, you can still keep up with what’s happening there.
Kentucky AG gets funding to fight Biden administration on climate, air, and water pollution rules
Environmental group pans AG’s efforts as ‘waste of taxpayer dollars’
Lawsuit against KY120-AFT dismissed
The plaintiff, Miranda Stovall, is vice-president of the Kentucky chapter of No Left Turn in Education.
Here’s the finances for 12 competitive primaries for General Assembly
Can a campaign’s finance reports tell you if they are going to win? Sometimes. And sometimes those reports reveal details that can tell you even more.
Vaping and substance use in Kentucky schools has spiked in the last five years, especially in the younger grades
It’s now up 147% from five years ago.
The ongoing KSU open-records saga
The open-records tug-of-war at Kentucky State University serves as an important reminder of the importance of our state’s laws on government transparency.
State Races – Finances
Here you go – the first fund-raising report of this year’s state races!
The 10 WORST BILLS of the KY General Assembly
We’ve got the deep dive into our list of the very worst bills of the legislature, which we’re going to let YOU VOTE to pick the actual worst legislation of the session, then we close with our Earth Week call to action.
Medical cannabis during the session – and Louisville policing update
This week Jazmin explains several developments having to do with Louisville's policing, and Robert talks about changes to the medical cannabis system that passed during the legislative session.
Will you care about climate change if it cuts your paycheck by 11%?
Guess what – climate change is going to have economic impacts. On you. Directly.
An interview with Erin Marshall, Comer’s opponent
A wonderful interview with Erin Marshall, who is challenging Jamie Comer in Kentucky's 1st District. We talk about why she got into the race, how people have responded, and whether she is ready to really go after Comer.
Commentary
See allThe UAW is breaking GOP brains in Dixie
“They’re truly astonished that workers might not trust their corporate overlords with their working conditions, pay, health, and retirement.”
The great Republican contradiction
When the “new” Repub voters see what the “old” leadership wants, there could be - uhm - issues.
Purported Comer book deal promises generous payday, sale of more cheap lies
Comer’s “investigation” seems to be coming to an inglorious end. And now he’s going to write a book about it?
Kentucky’s GOP legislature has a racism problem
Look at the bills that passed, and the ones that didn’t. Then listen to the comments on the floor. It’s clear what is driving some of this year’s GOP legislation.