Five misconceptions about gun violence in the U.S.
From the author: "My students have many misconceptions about the scope and nature of the problem of gun violence, and I believe they are not alone."
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Want to know what's REALLY driving up prices? Let's go to The Classroom.
Republicans and right-wing pundits like to blame inflation on higher wages for workers and increased spending to invest in our people. But could there be another set of factors that are the REAL reasons for what's happening? Let's go to The Classroom to learn more.
Dear KYGA: We need new policies to make us healthier
Health advocates are calling on the KY legislature for new policies to address systemic inequities linked to poor health outcomes.
Dark money is driving today’s “concerned moms” attacking anti-racism in schools
Today’s “mothers of massive resistance” appear to represent an organic local uprising of “concerned parents,” but the outcry is being stoked by dark money groups like IWV.
A constituent writes to Mitch McConnell
The following letter was sent to Senator Mitch McConnell, and is shared here with the permission of the author.
Election officials have another year to fight disinformation
After a year of election-related lies and disinformation, voters went to the polls this month with few major problems. But election officials and voting rights advocates caution there is still considerable work to do ahead of next year’s midterms to boost lagging confidence in the democratic process
The ‘great resignation’ is a trend that began before the pandemic – and bosses need to get used to it
Finding good employees has always been a challenge - but these days it’s harder than ever. And it is unlikely to improve anytime soon.
Bill Straub: Play with fire, get burned; Trump is making that clear when it comes to Mitch McConnell
Over the past week, Trump has rabidly attacked his one-time ally, Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell. He has displayed great delight in calling McConnell a “broken old crow” while accusing him of a barrel-load of sins both real and imagined.
Beshear proposes four strategies to fix unemployment issues
Gov. Andy Beshear on Thursday announced four new strategies in dealing with the unemployment insurance issues that have plagued the state since the start of the pandemic, leaving tens of thousands of people waiting for their checks.
Commission alleges Grimes violated ethics code
Kentucky’s Executive Branch Ethics charged former Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes and Erica Galyon, her top deputy, with violations of Kentucky’s ethics laws on Thursday, following an investigation.
Barr’s CAROL Act clears congressional committee
Legislation to honor the late wife of Sixth District Congressman Andy Barr (R-Lexington) cleared a Congressional Committee on Wednesday, paving the way for final action by the full House of Representatives.
Trump blasts McConnell (again), this time over invitation to Biden's inauguration
Former President Donald Trump and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell are at odds again this week, this time over President Joe Biden’s inauguration ceremony.
“There is going to be a reckoning”: the potential fall-out of anti-CRT legislation
Teachers are leaving in droves. Fall-out from the pandemic, along with lack of public support and increasing workplace demands, are leading to unprecedented resignations. And now comes CRT legislation.
Why are prices so high? Blame the supply chain – and that’s the reason inflation is here to stay
I study supply chains and their impact. It’s true that prices are surging largely because of the severe shortages of both goods and labor in supply chains, but based on my research, that doesn’t mean it’ll be temporary. Rather, it suggests that inflation is here to stay.
Lawmakers running out of time on redistricting session
While the majority Republican leadership in the General Assembly have been saying for months they hoped to hold a special session to address legislative and Congressional redistricting, they now admit it could be difficult, with the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays approaching.
Better salary, body cameras among proposed investments for KSP, Beshear says
Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday unveiled part of his upcoming budget plan, which he said makes historic investments in law enforcement so Kentucky can be a leader in improving public safety.
