Daily Headlines for 3/28/23

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Forward Kentucky Stories

Calls to Action and Bill Updates for Monday, 3/27

A good working list from Joanie Prentice, who has been tracking the important bills this session. Act and share!

Forward KentuckyJoanie Prentice

Hey Chambers of Commerce – why the silence?

Their silence on the anti-trans bill is deafening.

Forward KentuckyBruce Maples

Two new radio ads from Republicans opposing SB 150

Bob Heleringer and Trey Grayson speak out against the anti-trans bill.

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When did we wake up to ‘woke’?

Spoiler alert – It wasn’t this year. Or even this decade.

Forward KentuckyIvonne Rovira

Anti-union, anti-LGBTQ, and pro-Jim Crow

Today’s MAGA Republicans are all three.

Forward KentuckyBerry Craig

Gov. Beshear vetoes anti-union legislation

Governor stands up for rights of Kentucky’s hard-working public sector employees

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Legislative update from Rep. Rachel Roberts

Some of the important bills that are moving in this year’s legislature.

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KEA on the veto of SB 7

Governor Beshear standing up for teachers and for unions

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KDP leaders unanimously elect Colleen Younger as new vice chair

Younger is the PVA for Jefferson County.

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Top Headlines from Other Sources

Here are Kentucky’s newest laws enacted with — or without — Gov. Beshear’s signature – More than 100 bills and resolutions passed by the 2023 Kentucky General Assembly have become law with — or in a few cases, without — the signature of Gov. Andy Beshear. (Herald-Leader)

Sen. Rand Paul’s staff member stabbed in D.C., treated for life-threatening injuries

One of Senator Rand Paul’s staff members was stabbed in Northeast Washington, D.C. on Saturday afternoon and treated for life-threatening injuries.

USA TODAYCandy Woodall

Other headlines

Louisville truck drivers begin strike against Sysco over claims of unfair labor practices – Truck drivers who bring food to JCPS schools and dozens of other restaurants and businesses are off the road amid an ongoing contract dispute. (Courier-Journal)

McConnell released from rehab facility following fall – The 81-year-old senator has been recovering from a fall on March 8. (Hoptown Chronicle)

Did James Comer Commit a felony? – Did James Comer admit to committing a felony during Kentucky’s 2015 GOP primary race for governor? In a recent profile in the New York Times, Kentucky Congressman James Comer essentially admitted to possessing a server stolen from an attorney married to a GOP rival during the 2015 race for governor. (Kentucky Fried Politics)

All 12 GOP governor candidates invited to Northern Kentucky debate – The 12 Republicans seeking the party’s nomination in the upcoming governor’s race have been invited to a two-night debate in Northern Kentucky next month.  A collaboration between the Kenton County Republican Party, WCPO 9 and LINK nky, the event will be held at the Lincoln Grant Scholar House. (Kentucky Lantern)

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