AG says that KSU foundation is a public agency
The Office of the Attorney general issued an opinion last week which found that the Kentucky State University Foundation, the school’s primary private fundraising arm, is a public agency.
KY Democratic Party announces new executive director
The KDP has a new executive director, just days after the current ED, Mary Nishimuta, announced she was returning to the private sector. Sebastian Kitchen, currently working in the communications office of Governor Beshear, will be moving into the executive director role at KDP.
These three KY seats are up THIS year
With all the other news these days, it's easy to forget that this is actually an election year in Kentucky. Three seats in the General Assembly will be decided on November 2nd in special elections in each district.
Here's the results of your 'personal choice'
For over a year, we have heard repeatedly that deciding to not be vaccinated against COVID is a "personal choice." Now all those "personal choices" are having real and deadly consequences, not just for the person refusing to be vaccinated, but for people all around them. Rachel Maddow has more.
Women's rally planned for October 2 in Louisville
A group of Louisville pro-choice organizations and individuals have come together for an empowering women's rally on Saturday, October 2, 2021 at 11 AM, Federal Square, 600 West Chestnut (behind the federal building) in Louisville KY.
McConnell/Paul campaign manager indicted
GOP operative Jesse Benton was indicted on Monday of multiple federal felonies, including causing an illegal campaign contribution by a foreign national.
Here's what's in the new voting rights bill (part 3)
The past two days, we have shared a list of the provisions in the new Freedom to Vote Act. Today, we're finishing up with the third section.
Here's what's in the new voting rights bill (part 2)
Yesterday, we shared a list of the provisions in the first section of the Freedom to Vote Act. Today, we're sharing the second section.
Here's what's in the new voting rights bill
This week, Senate Democrats unveiled a new voting rights bill that trims down and adjusts what was previously proposed in the For the People Act, which was passed by the House in March. This post provides a detailed summary of what’s in the proposed bill.
KY Open Govt Coalition sues Fish & Wildlife
“Our action follows AG Cameron’s decisions that discussions of public business by public officials on private devices and accounts are not subject to the Open Records Act because they are not ‘possessed’ by the public agencies the officials serve,” said coalition Director Scott Horn.
More than 90% of U.S. employers surveyed require or encourage COVID-19 vaccinations
A comprehensive business survey conducted by Arizona State University’s College of Health Solutions found that 93% of the 1,143 U.S. employers surveyed in August currently require or encourage employee vaccinations.
Want to help push clean energy? Here's how.
A local group is sponsoring a conference where YOU can learn how to push more clean energy in Louisville and across the state.
Kentucky below average in COVID safety
The web site WalletHub put together an analysis of the safest sites during COVID-19, and Kentucky ranked at 38th – well below both the average and median of all 50 states.
Wednesday Political News and Notes
COVID is surging, a special session is probably coming soon to deal with it, and Trump is coming to Kentucky – your News and Notes for Wednesday.
Governor's office issues statement in response to SCOKY ruling
Crystal Staley, the communications director for Governor Beshear, sent out the following statement regarding the recent ruling from the Supreme Court of Kentucky, its impact on the state, and possible next steps.
House, Senate Dem leaders urge governor and Congressional delegation to offer Kentucky as a home for Afghan refugees
State House and Senate Democratic leaders Joni Jenkins and Morgan McGarvey urged Governor Beshear and the state’s eight-member Congressional delegation to offer Kentucky as a permanent home for Afghan refugees.
