Three actions to take now
Here are two actions you can take today that will only cost you a few minutes of your time, and a rally on Saturday that you can attend in person or online. Read and do!
Forward Kentucky releases legislator scorecard
The news and commentary site Forward Kentucky has released its annual Legislator Scorecard, scoring each legislator on 51 bills that the site took a position on.
Beshear most popular Dem governor, 12th overall
In a poll taken by Morning Consult, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear is the most popular Democratic governor in the United States, with an approval rating of 59%. He is also the 12th governor in the list overall, just barely behind Mike DeWine of Ohio at 60%.
Leaked SCOTUS doc on abortion: Reactions and updates
After Politico published the leaked draft of the Supreme Court decision on Roe v Wade, there were reactions all across the political world. In addition, there have been some new developments today, which we will list first.
Quarles declares for gov; KDP responds
Ag Commissioner Ryan Quarles finally made it official: he is running for governor in 2023. And the KDP had something to say about it.
Federal court temporarily blocks implementation of new abortion law
Today, a federal judge issued a temporary restraining order blocking the implementation of Kentucky’s newest anti-abortion law.
Thursday News & Notes
UK union marches across campus; Cameron petitions judge on abortion bill; the war on Louisville; DNC bans anti-union consultants; Starbucks wages
Coalition calls on Gov. Beshear to honor Second Chance Month by vetoing SB 163
Several organizations and individuals with direct experience with the criminal legal system called on Governor Andy Beshear to veto Senate Bill (SB) 163, which limits educational opportunities for incarcerated individuals.
Beshear signs 14 more bills recently passed by KYGA
On Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear signed into law 14 pieces of legislation recently passed by the General Assembly. Here’s the list.
Judge temporarily blocks new laws weakening governor's power
Two of the many bills passed by the legislature to limit the governor’s powers were halted by a ruling issued by Franklin Circuit Judge Wingate.
Lege overrides ALL Beshear’s vetoes – except three
As expected, the lege overrode all of Beshear’s vetoes – except for three. We’ve got the list of overrides, and the three that stood.
Senate candidate Charles Booker condemns passage of HB 3
Former state representative Charles Booker, running for U.S. Senate, today condemned the passage of HB 3, which completely outlaws abortion in Kentucky.
KYGA overrides HB 3 veto; Planned Parenthood and ACLU to sue
As soon as the governor’s veto of HB 3, the anti-abortion bill, was overridden by the legislature, Planned Parenthood announced they are suing.
