Eight important bills in KYGA23 that you haven’t heard about
These have gotten very little press, but they are still worth knowing about.
Explainer
Articles that give background information on a current story, or explain a concept in greater detail than is possible in most news stories.
Got ?? about ‘gray machines’ and what happened Friday? Answers here.
A bill appears ready to pass, then the GOP splits, and suddenly the bill gets tabled. What happened?
General Assembly overrun with mule bills
Over 10% of the bills this session are mule bills, which is an astounding percentage.
Republicans practicing ‘economic blackmail’
Biden and the Democrats should make it clear: no negotiating with economic terrorists
Even if Jan. 6 referrals turn into criminal charges – or convictions – Trump will still be able to run in 2024 and serve as president if elected
It’s true – Donald Trump can still run for president, and serve, even if he is charged and convicted of crimes. With ONE exception.
Can people watch you vote? Yes and no.
Are you worried about people showing up to watch you vote? Here is a list of who can, and who can’t, watch you do the voting thing.
Facts to know about the Nov. 8 election
Did you know there are multiple ways to vote in Kentucky? Here’s a rundown, including some important deadlines.
ICYMI – Bills that are now the law.
An easy-to-read list of some of last session’s bills that took effect on July 1.
‘Basic physics’ of global warming makes rainfall more frequent and more intense; U.S. infrastructure isn’t prepared
Nearly three-quarters of locations the group examined around the country have experienced an increase in the amount of rain falling on their annual wettest day since 1950.
KY 120 updates us on HB 9, the charter-school bill
KY 120 United - AFT brings back their “120 Rundown” to cover House Bill 9, the charter school funding bill currently making its way through the General Assembly.
Here’s what Social Democrats stand for. See if you are one.
You may call yourself Dem or Repub – but in reality, you are probably a Social Democrat. Surprised? Read the list of what Social Democrats stand for and see.
Explainer: The moving pieces in DC drama this week
This is a craaaazzy week in Washington. There are multiple moving pieces, multiple crises, and multiple story lines to keep track of. So, here to help you make sense of it all, is a new Explainer from Forward Kentucky.
Evidence shows that, yes, masks prevent COVID-19 – and surgical masks are the way to go
Do masks work? Recently, I was part of the largest randomized controlled trial to date testing the effectiveness of mask-wearing. What we found provides gold-standard evidence that confirms previous research: Wearing masks, particularly surgical masks, prevents COVID-19.
Explainer: The "educational scholarships" lawsuit
Robert Kahne explains what the "educational scholarships" lawsuit is all about.
Frequently asked questions (and answers!) about COVID-19 and the vaccines
There's a lot of misinformation (and DISinformation) out there about COVID and the vaccines. Here are answers from health professionals to the most common questions.
Here's what Republicans and communists have in common.
If we can turn back Trumpism in this election, perhaps we can begin the discussion about what sort of nation we really want to be. And that discussion should include democratic socialism.
