Do women candidates have a harder time being elected?
A political scientist explains the surprising role that gender plays in American politics
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Illegal voting by noncitizens is rare, yet Republicans are making it a major issue this election
Some Democrats contend it's all unnecessary and could create hurdles for legal voters
Kentucky lawmaker pushes for bill to temporarily disarm in mental health crises
Commonly called “red flag laws,” a bill was introduced in the last legislative session, but never got a committee hearing. Will that change in the next session?
Kentucky group addressing recent concerns on medical cannabis licensing
As medical cannabis gets closer to being a reality in the state, businesses have questions. One group is working to answer those questions.
On Labor Day, remember how Kentucky GOP attacks workers, families each legislative session
Nobody knows for certain what Republicans have in store next, but there’s no doubt they will continue to attack unions and whoever they deem a political threat.
Labor Day report: Increased federal investment and rising union activity create momentum for more good jobs in Kentucky
Kentucky’s economy is on the move, thanks to both the Biden administration and unions across the state. KyPolicy has the receipts, and some recommendations.
Kentucky schools brace for the end of federal recovery funds as Amendment 2 threat looms
The federal funds filled the gap when the General Assembly prioritized surpluses and income tax cuts over restoring funding to public schools
Democrats sue to block Georgia rules that they warn will block finalization of election results
ATLANTA (AP) — The state and national Democratic parties sued Monday to block two recent rules adopted by Georgia’s State Election Board that could be used by county officials who want to refuse to certify an election, potentially causing delays in finalizing the state’s results. The lawsuit, filed before
Beshear criticizes DOJ report that found Kentucky violates rights of Louisvillians with mental illness
Gov. Andy Beshear questioned aspects of a new federal report that found the state of Kentucky seems to be violating the rights of people with serious mental illnesses.
Who will represent Louisville House District 40? Clock ticking for parties to name nominees
And will Nima Kulkarni be allowed to file and run again?
Every year, Kentucky intercepts millions in child support payments owed to low-income kids and sends most of it to Washington
But Kentucky could change this to send more money directly to the families
‘Shocked’: UK students react to removal of Office for Institutional Diversity on first day
Not only is the office itself eliminated; the school is also stopping diversity training.
LGBTQ advocates see mayor’s race as best chance yet for a Bowling Green fairness law
Patti Minter, the Democrat running for mayor, has been pushing for a fairness ordinance in Bowling Green for years.
Kentucky’s Judicial Conduct Commission doesn’t have authority to permanently remove judges
Kentucky’s Supreme Court ruled Thursday the Judicial Conduct Commission — the only entity authorized to take disciplinary actions against sitting judges — does not have the authority to permanently remove them from office. The ruling stems from a case involving former 42nd Judicial Circuit Court Judge Jamie Jameson, who was removed
