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.
Friday News & Notes
Yay, it’s Friday! But the news never stop, even for the weekend. Here’s the latest News & Notes from across the political landscape.
KDP files ethics complaint against Cameron
The Ethics Commission has ruled multiple times that an AG can’t use his office to target a political opponent. The KDP alleges that Daniel Cameron has done exactly that.
VOTING STARTS TODAY – What you need to know
It’s that time! Time to get yourself to the polls and vote for your candidates. Here’s the info YOU need to get it done!
Cameron files for gov; KDP responds
In a move that surprised absolutely no one, Attorney General Daniel Cameron has filed a “statement of spending intent” with the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance to run for governor in 2023.
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.
