Fix SB 1: Don’t Make Teaching A Crime
SB 1 has a number of issues – but did you know that a teacher that unknowingly violates it could be charged with a crime? The Prichard Committee tells why.
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April 9, 1865
Heather Cox Richardson draws a universal truth out of what happened on this day.
Veto before you Go Go w/Amy McGrath
Aaron and Nate point out a couple of bills sitting on the Governor’s desk that we’re hoping to see him use his veto pen on; then, we’re very excited to share Aaron's interview with Amy McGrath.
What’s wrong with this picture?
Once again, the legislature has done redistricting in a way that does not pass the smell test. Why do they keep doing this?
Kentucky legislature does a lot of big things without a lot of scrutiny
Transparency – down. Secrecy – up. Reporters to ask questions and bring things to light – few. That’s how our legislature is working now.
History by legislative decree
Students in my classroom recognize that Social Studies is more about knowing the questions than knowing the answers. Yet some legislators think they have all the answers and want to impose them by legislative decree.
Budget agreement falls short of meeting Kentucky's present and future needs
An overview analysis of the budget by the KY Center for Economic Policy
New version of HB 8 will have deeply harmful impact
HB 8, the “let’s cut income taxes” bill, will leave a massive hole in future budgets long after the current temporary surplus is gone. Then what? Budget cuts!
Given my experience of charter schools in Texas, they are not the answer for Kentucky
Charter schools are still a theory in Kentucky, but they are a reality in Texas. A superintendent who moved here from Texas tells what charters are REALLY like.
KY Youth Advocates speaks out on “wrong-headed” SB 318
We call upon lawmakers to work with key stakeholders on meaningful efforts to prevent youth violence – and to reject HB 318 for its blatant political pandering rather than solution seeking.
More charter bill badness; time to make those calls!
Using last-minute tactics and vote swapping, the Repubs in Frankfort are about to fund charter schools. Here’s why that is bad, and why you should call your leges!
‘Worst Politico of the Moment’ – plus guest Virginia Woodward, LDP Chair
On this week’s show: the “Worst Politico of the Moment.” Then, an interview with Virginia Woodward, chair of the Louisville Democratic Party.
Kentucky senator wants to spend $50 million to welcome Ukrainian refugees
Through Senate Bill 1995, state Sen. Chris McDaniel wants that funding to go to the Kentucky Office of Refugees. The agency would then use that money to provide $10,000 grants to families leaving war-torn areas.
Community Health Worker bill gains traction
Kentucky lawmakers are considering a bill (HB 525) to allow Medicaid to reimburse certified Community Health Workers (CHWs). Supporters said it would help reverse the trend of health care workers leaving the profession in the stress of the pandemic.
House gives approval to sports and fantasy wagering, banning ‘gray machines’
Two bills dealing with gambling in Kentucky were passed by the House on Friday, one that would legalize sports and fantasy wagering, and another that would ban so-called “gray machines” in stores.
This legislative session threatens to lower the quality of life in the Commonwealth
If the lege pairs attacks on our safety net with bills that shovel money to rich corporate interests, it will lower our quality of life. Far from being “business friendly,” these bills would make Kentucky a worse place to live, raise a family, have a job.
