The Wrap for Thursday, 4/25/24
Most political news today is focused on Trump’s multiple trials, and the various cases before SCOTUS. But, there’s still some Kentucky political news to report.
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Most new laws effective July 15; Governor has until end of week to decide fate of those on his desk
The clock is ticking on the remaining veto days.
The 10 WORST BILLS of the KY General Assembly
We’ve got the deep dive into our list of the very worst bills of the legislature, which we’re going to let YOU VOTE to pick the actual worst legislation of the session, then we close with our Earth Week call to action.
Kenton County’s Republican primary candidates are aligned — even indistinguishable — on the issues
Republican candidate forum, with a number of speakers trying to out-Repub each other.
Teamsters Local 89 wins big at Somerset IMI plant
Even while the UAW was celebrating their big win at VW in Chattanooga, they had another win in Kentucky.
The Wrap for Wednesday, 4/24/24
Our Hump-Day issue of the Wrap has about 13 stories in it, as well as some fun tweets about Jamie Comer.
Amazon accused of delay tactics in KCVG Air Hub workers’ unfair labor practices case
Amazon must answer to allegations of union bustling and workplace retaliation in front of the National Labor Relations Board in Cincinnati.
Former Rowan county clerk who denied gay couple marriage license loses appeal
The saga of Kim Davis and marriage licenses for gay couples continues.
Medical cannabis during the session – and Louisville policing update
This week Jazmin explains several developments having to do with Louisville's policing, and Robert talks about changes to the medical cannabis system that passed during the legislative session.
The Biden impeachment is a huge failure. Comer and the GOP are looking for a way out
The GOP knows it’s over. Comer knows it’s over. And just guess what he is thinking about doing next.
Will you care about climate change if it cuts your paycheck by 11%?
Guess what – climate change is going to have economic impacts. On you. Directly.
Biden administration unveils new rule on nursing home staffing levels
Requires nurse on site 24/7, and at least 3.5 hours of care a day. The nursing home industry is vehemently opposed to the rule.
When can doctors defy bans to do emergency abortions? SCOTUS to hear case
The “Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act” can overrule state law in some cases. Does that include emergency abortions?
The Wrap for Tuesday, 4/23/24
More analysis than news today, including a good piece by Al Cross on possible candidates to replace McConnell when he retires.
