Lawsuit against KY120-AFT dismissed
The plaintiff, Miranda Stovall, is vice-president of the Kentucky chapter of No Left Turn in Education.
News
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New federal rules aim to clean up toxic coal ash, including nearly a dozen sites in Kentucky
Former Kentucky lobbyist says number of unregulated coal ash sites unknown
Owensboro lawmakers say ‘school choice’ plan will come if amendment passes
Repub lawmakers from the Owensboro area are split on Amendment 2.
Candidacy challenge against Louisville Dem lawmaker dismissed
Judge says challenger ‘fails to establish’ requirements to disqualify a candidate
The Wrap for Thursday, 4/25/24
Most political news today is focused on Trump’s multiple trials, and the various cases before SCOTUS. But, there’s still some Kentucky political news to report.
Teamsters Local 89 wins big at Somerset IMI plant
Even while the UAW was celebrating their big win at VW in Chattanooga, they had another win in Kentucky.
The Wrap for Wednesday, 4/24/24
Our Hump-Day issue of the Wrap has about 13 stories in it, as well as some fun tweets about Jamie Comer.
Amazon accused of delay tactics in KCVG Air Hub workers’ unfair labor practices case
Amazon must answer to allegations of union bustling and workplace retaliation in front of the National Labor Relations Board in Cincinnati.
Former Rowan county clerk who denied gay couple marriage license loses appeal
The saga of Kim Davis and marriage licenses for gay couples continues.
Biden administration unveils new rule on nursing home staffing levels
Requires nurse on site 24/7, and at least 3.5 hours of care a day. The nursing home industry is vehemently opposed to the rule.
When can doctors defy bans to do emergency abortions? SCOTUS to hear case
The “Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act” can overrule state law in some cases. Does that include emergency abortions?
The Wrap for Tuesday, 4/23/24
More analysis than news today, including a good piece by Al Cross on possible candidates to replace McConnell when he retires.
KY Attorney General upholds Juvenile Justice Department’s denial of records request
John Cheeves, a journalist with the Herald-Leader, says that what the DJJ gave him was incomplete.
Kentucky man says police violated Fourth Amendment by searching his backpack during arrest
If the police arrest you and search your backpack or purse, is that legal?
