Federal judge hears arguments in Title IX lawsuit in Lexington
Kentucky and other states are fighting the rule, since it protects trans students.
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KY to use $12M to boost internet access in underserved communities
The Beshear administration put together a “digital equity plan” that was approved by the federal government.
The Daily Wrap for Monday, 6/10
Some news, some tweets, some commentary – and a different Bruce’s Take video.
Election workers worry that ‘threats’ task force isn’t enough to keep them safe
The task force has been in place since 2021, but some election workers and supervisors say it’s not doing enough.
Supreme Court ruling may override part of Safer Kentucky Act
Laws to fine or jail the homeless may become moot, depending SCOTUS ruling.
New Federal rule tightens black lung regs, but KY laws make diagnosis harder
Kentucky’s rules limiting number of healthcare professionals able to diagnose black lung makes applying for compensation by miners increasingly difficult. Currently, the entire state has one pulmonologist legally qualified to assess for the disease.
U.S. Senate GOP prevents contraception access bill from moving ahead
Democrats in D.C. try to pass bill to protect access to birth control, but Repubs vote against it.
NKY governments wrestle with allowing medical MJ in their cities
With medical cannabis coming soon, cities have to decide how to deal with zoning and licensing issues. Here are four NKY cities that are doing just that.
Emerge Kentucky announces graduates of the class of 2024
Twenty-four graduates in 2024!
The Daily Wrap for Tuesday, 6/4
Reactions to Trump’s verdict, and to the responses by Repubs. Plus, a new Bruce’s Take.
Kentucky Republican officials denounce Trump conviction, with one big exception
Outgoing state Sen. Whitney Westerfield was one of the only GOP officials in Kentucky to not denounce Trump’s conviction, and instead criticize his colleagues for undermining faith in the justice system.
The Daily Wrap for Monday, 6/3
Pretty slow news day for Kentucky politics – so there’s time to read some good analysis work.
