9-11 Event: "How the Grinch stole Medicare"
Rally on Saturday in front of Humana building to protest the new Medicare Direct Contracting program, which could fully privatize traditional Medicare.
12-9 Event: Louisville Jail Crisis
After the deaths of three incarcerated people in the Louisville jail in the past week, a number of groups are holding an event at noon Thursday on the steps of the Hall of Justice.
Kenton County Dems denounce Massie’s family Christmas photo as a mockery of victims of gun violence
In response to Cong. Massie's "send more ammo" tweet, the Kenton County Dems have issued a statement condemning the tweet as "morally reprehensible."
League of Women Voters announces “Voters’ Choice” TikTok competition
The League of Women Voters of Kentucky is announcing a TikTok contest on redistricting, open to college students across Kentucky.
McGarvey officially files for KY-03 seat
This morning Morgan McGarvey was joined by his wife Chris and their children Clara, Wilson and Greta to officially file to run for the U.S. Congress in KY-03.
With support of numerous organizations, Rep. Kulkarni pre-files bills de-criminalizing personal use of cannabis
Looking to add Kentucky to the growing list of states that has authorized adult use of cannabis, state Rep. Nima Kulkarni pre-filed legislation today that would remove criminal penalties for possessing small amounts and give voters a chance to protect those provisions constitutionally.
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Eight KY cities rated on equality – how did yours do?
The Human Rights Campaign has released their 2021 Municipal Equality Index, rating cities on 25 different factors related to both sexual orientation and gender identity. Eight different cities across Kentucky were included, with their scores ranging from a low of 18 to a high of 100.
White House posts thread about BBB Act after it passes House
After the Build Back Better Act passes the U.S. House this morning, the White House posted a thread on its Twitter account listing some of what is in the bill. Here is that thread:
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Maddow: Stop freaking out
In comparison to all the other hand-wringing, gnashing of teeth, and wails of woe from Dems following the loss of the Virginia governorship, Rachel Maddow has a very simple message: Stop freaking out. Dems actually did BETTER than history would have predicted.
Charles Booker officially files to run for Senate against Rand Paul
On the first day of qualifying for the 2022 elections, former State Representative Charles Booker filed to run for U.S. Senate in 2022 against Rand Paul.
Wednesday News & Notes
Kentucky political news and notes for Wednesday, November 3, 2021. Excerpts and links from stories across the state.
