Democrats walk out to protest ‘alternatives to pregnancy termination’ bill
Some called it a “compassionate bill.” Three Democratic women called it “shaming” and “coercion” – and walked out of the committee hearing.
Some called it a “compassionate bill.” Three Democratic women called it “shaming” and “coercion” – and walked out of the committee hearing.
A bipartisan work group put together the legislation, and have already lined up a grant to start implementing it.
GOP senator says he wishes legislation would fund school resource officers
House can now consider Senate Bill 8
Kentucky AG Russell Coleman among those urging reversal of FDA decisions
House-approved bill would take the state and its youngsters in the wrong direction
A similar bill was filed last year, but stalled and did not pass.
Thayer says that Citizens United allows for unlimited donations, since money is speech.
Unfortunately, the GOP will not let the bill even be debated.
State labor official worried about ‘erosion’ of ‘critical’ workplace protections
GOP lawmakers push bill to make adding fluoride to water optional against advice of Kentucky dentists
Some Republicans join Democrats in voting against the measure
Even though Republicans control the Lege, Dems can sometimes get their bills through.
Unlike most other professionals, Kentucky teachers do not get paid maternity leave. This bill would remedy that.
Blaming the homeless for their plight lets us off the hook, and allows us to sleep well at night, pray in our churches, and rationalize that the people experiencing homelessness aren’t the ones our faith or our compassion call us to care for.
Osborne said previous attempt failed because it was too wordy and confusing