All Lege candidates running unopposed
All of these candidates will win automatically, and take their seat in next year’s General Assembly.
Analysis
Articles that dig into an issue, policy, or story, and present relevant research and insights.
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.
Poll shows majority of Americans would back federal abortion rights protections
The issue of abortion rights could help determine who wins in local, state and federal elections this fall.
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 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.
Where will the fight over bathrooms for transgender students go next after federal rule change
Lawsuits against the federal government are all but inevitable, as conservative states push back against inclusion for trans students.
