Judge rules in Beshear’s favor on ethics commission
A bill that removed Governor Beshear’s ability to appoint member of the Ethics Commission was overturned on Monday.
Fact Check: Abortion, defined as the termination of pregnancy, can be necessary to save a woman’s life
A trending tweet says that there are certain medical conditions for which the only treatment is an abortion. Is this true?
PSC taking comments on utilities’ long-term plans; hearing July 12
Next week, the Kentucky Public Service Commission takes public comments in person on a long-term plan by the state's major utilities.
Abortion in KY: Allowed for now, but AG keeps appealing to higher courts
Kentucky’s trigger law is not in effect at the moment, due to a number of court rulings – but AG Cameron is continuing his appeals of those rulings.
Booker at Repro Rights Rally in Pikeville
Senate candidate Charles Booker was in Pikeville yesterday, speaking at a Reproductive Rights Rally. Over 250 persons crowded into the courthouse to rally and to hear Booker speak.
KDP chair Colmon Elridge on overturning Roe
Kentucky Democratic Party Chair Colmon Elridge released the following statement on the U.S. Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade:
KY Dem reactions to SCOTUS ruling
Statements by seemingly every elected official in Kentucky are pouring into the ForwardKY inbox. Here are a few from KY Dems in office.
Three laws PROVEN to lower gun violence – and five disproven myths
We don’t need to throw up our hands and say “nothing will stop our pandemic of gun violence.” There are three data-driven laws we can pass that are proven to lower the amount of gun violence in our society.
“March for Our Lives” this Saturday across Kentucky
“March for Our Lives” marches are schedule for this Saturday in Kentucky and around the nation. Here’s a list, with links to sign up.
Kentuckians under “crippling” financial stress from student loan debt
Kentuckians collectively owe more than $20 million in student loan debt, and a new informal survey sheds light on how hefty student-loan payments affect the lives of borrowers in the Commonwealth.
Maddox jumps in, and KDP responds
As expected, state Rep. Savannah Maddox announced she is running for Kentucky governor in 2023, saying she is the “authentic conservative” in the race.
Thursday News & Notes
Snippets and excerpts about politics and government from across the state
Statements on shootings by KY120 United AFT and by AFT president
Statements from both the Kentucky AFT chapter and the AFT national president
Thursday News & Notes
Headlines from across the political landscape, including one just now breaking via Twitter.
Single-Payer Meeting, News
Various action possibilities from the Kentuckians for Single Payer Health Care group. If single payer is an issue you care about, check out these ways to get involved.