Unopposed, Stivers dips into stuffed war chest to boost Republicans, entertain supporters
Kentucky Senate president amended campaign finance disclosure after Lantern asked about missing details
Analysis
Articles that dig into an issue, policy, or story, and present relevant research and insights.
Republicans double down on school vouchers by taking fight to rural members of their own party
For years, rural Republican state legislators have bucked the party’s support for funneling public funds into private schools through education vouchers. Now Republican leaders are ramping up pressure on these holdouts.
Though noncitizens can vote in few local elections, GOP goes big to make it illegal
Kentucky one of four states voting in November on constitutional amendment that even some conservatives say is a voter turnout ploy
More than ever, ‘Union Wages Buy More’
Union members really have only one choice for president this fall – and it isn’t Donald Trump.
Election 2024 races with ONLY a primary
In some races, this month’s primary will determine the overall winner. Here’s the list.
All Lege candidates running unopposed
All of these candidates will win automatically, and take their seat in next year’s General Assembly.
Fact Check: Contrary to social-media posts, there is still no evidence that Covid-19 vaccines increase your risk of cancer
An analysis from FactCheck.org, shared by KY Health News
Voters think it’s time to raise the minimum wage
Could you live on $7 an hour, or $14,000 a year? Is that a “livable wage,” which the minimum wage is supposed to guarantee? Voters know better, and the data shows it.
Is IVF protected in Kentucky? Depends on whom you ask.
The picture of IVF in Kentucky is muddled. Some lawmakers wanted to make it clearer, but didn’t get it done before the session ended. So is it protected in our state, or not?
Kentucky General Assembly fumbles opportunities to help kids
When you’re given the ball, and have a clear path to the goal line ... and then you fumble the ball ... that’s dumbfounding.
Here’s the finances for 12 competitive primaries for General Assembly
Can a campaign’s finance reports tell you if they are going to win? Sometimes. And sometimes those reports reveal details that can tell you even more.
Vaping and substance use in Kentucky schools has spiked in the last five years, especially in the younger grades
It’s now up 147% from five years ago.
The ongoing KSU open-records saga
The open-records tug-of-war at Kentucky State University serves as an important reminder of the importance of our state’s laws on government transparency.
State Races – Finances
Here you go – the first fund-raising report of this year’s state races!
A critical look at the charter schools amendment on the ballot this November
It’s even worse when you dig into it.
Expensive battle brewing in Kentucky primary to shape GOP caucus in Frankfort
Well-funded political action committees are preparing to spend on competitive Republican primary races for the Kentucky General Assembly, with one side supporting candidates from the “liberty” wing of the GOP and the other supporting more establishment candidates.
