Will millennials and Gen Z eventually turn Kentucky blue again?
A look at Kentucky registration trends using five age ranges
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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.
Here’s what financial statements reveal about Kentucky’s gubernatorial candidates
Data from the latest Ethics Commission reports
2023 wave of bills is fueling a political ‘war against LGBTQ+ people,’ new report shows
From bills in legislatures to restrictions in schools and health care, growing rhetoric throughout the US is part of a “full-out attack” against LGBTQ+ people, advocates say.
Policing costs in Kentucky’s cities
Interesting variations across the state, with Covington and Paducah leading the way.
