The risk of wildfires in Kentucky due to climate change
Most of Kentucky is not facing a serious risk of wildfires. But some parts of the state definitely are. So the question is: Are we ready?
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The risk of flooding in Kentucky due to climate change
The first in a series of five articles on climate change risk in Kentucky. The series will be available to only our paying members until Tuesday, August 22nd.
“I will fully fund public education, including transporting your kid to school.”
Perry Bacon of “Bluegrass Beat” interviews Emilie Blanton, a teacher in Louisville, about the bus situation, funding, and the real motives of some of the harshest critics.
Repubs ignore open-records laws, and it backfires on them
This is a story about public records, timely access denied, calculated deception, and breach of public trust.
Court fight raises doubts about Cameron’s commitment to transparency
Needless battle to withhold documents about Ballot Integrity Task Force is part of a pattern, say advocates for open records
Curbing our conspicuous consumption
How much do you have? How much do you need? And what effect are you having on the Earth?
Donald Trump’s right − he is getting special treatment, far better than most other criminal defendants
In comparison to everyday defendants, Donald Trump has gotten off very easy.
Report: Central Appalachia could be safe haven for climate-change migrants
When the climate crisis causes people to move, one of the places they may wind up is Appalachia. Are we ready for that?
The success of Biden-Beshear-onomics
Bidenomics is transforming the economy of our nation, with good jobs and fair pay – and Andy Beshear is doing the same in the Bluegrass State.
Medicaid renewal process a barrier for Kentuckians struggling with housing
Experts say the state’s Medicaid renewal process — triggered by the end of pandemic-era continuous-coverage protections — could negatively impact Kentuckians who need housing help.
Trans youth are significantly more likely to attempt suicide when gender dysphoria is met with conversion therapy than with hormone treatment
The evidence is clear: denying trans youth support and care increases the chance of suicide.
Greenhouse Gaslighting 2.0
Climate change deniers reboot their arguments, even as the world smokes and sizzles
Proposed East KY federal prison would have devastating environmental impacts
Hal Rogers wants his Letcher County prison, no matter what. But the Sierra Club says the prison will increase the likelihood of floods.
Voters largely oppose conservative amendments to defense spending bill
Most voters don’t like using the military budget as a vehicle for social issues.
Corporate dollars keep pouring into Republican Party of Kentucky building fund
McConnell’s chief fundraiser is raising the money for the Mitch McConnell Building
Cameron’s office continues to ignore court order
In 35 years of open records practice, I can recall no prior case in which a court has ordered the Attorney General’s office to submit to a deposition because of the failure of the AG to discharge his basic legal duties.
