Analysis
Articles that dig into an issue, policy, or story, and present relevant research and insights.
They ran, they voted, and they won — make way for millennial and Gen Z candidates
Younger voters are a source of electoral strength. And they’re no shrinking violets.
Open government legislative wrap-up: disenfranchisement
The goal is disenfranchisement – and the majority leadership is succeeding in that goal.
Will millennials and Gen Z eventually turn Kentucky blue again?
A look at Kentucky registration trends using five age ranges
Trump II would mean another dose of snake oil for American workers
He says he’s for the “working man” – but don’t pay attention to what he says; look at what he does.
Trump’s “Unholy” Week
“The only thing that worries me more than Trump’s messianic pretensions would be if he got indicted and arrested during Holy Week.”
Legislature overdoes it in trying to trip up Beshear
From actual legislating to partisan showboating, all in 24 hours.
Kelly Craft, her coal exec spouse give maximum $10,000 each to Republican Party of Kentucky
FEC filings show Republicans with $1.6 million, Democrats with $1.1 million on hand as of Feb. 28.
Trying to save coal, no matter the cost
A bill to keep Kentucky coal plants open defies logic, reality, and expert advice
Eight important bills in KYGA23 that you haven’t heard about
These have gotten very little press, but they are still worth knowing about.
Bill to ensure proper reporting of child abuse in Kentucky advances
SB 229 is another bill focused on children’s welfare sponsored by Sen. Julie Raque Adams.
Sports betting revived in the legislature
HB 551 sets up a framework for sports betting in the Commonwealth.
An overwhelming majority of voters support protecting access to abortion
This poll by Data for Progress shows widespread, bipartisan support for access to abortion.
Repubs grabbing control of boards
Republicans in the legislature are quietly consolidating power behind the scenes.
General Assembly overrun with mule bills
Over 10% of the bills this session are mule bills, which is an astounding percentage.
