Democrats walk out to protest ‘alternatives to pregnancy termination’ bill
Some called it a “compassionate bill.” Three Democratic women called it “shaming” and “coercion” – and walked out of the committee hearing.
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The Wrap for Wednesday, 3/6
A ton of KYGA news today, plus a new “Bruce’s Take” about Mitch McConnell.
Momnibus bill drives forward in Kentucky legislature
A bipartisan work group put together the legislation, and have already lined up a grant to start implementing it.
Senate advances GOP bill paving the way for school ‘guardians’
GOP senator says he wishes legislation would fund school resource officers
Republicans and Democrats futilely oppose partisan Kentucky school board elections bill
House can now consider Senate Bill 8
Kentucky House approves ‘Momnibus’ maternal health bill
HB 10 contains a number of provisions to deal with Kentucky’s maternal health crisis.
The Wrap for Tuesday, 3/5/24
Here it is – the SECOND issue of “The Wrap” as a newsletter AND an article! If YOU want to get it sent to you, turn it on in your email preferences. Got to be a paying member, though!
Bill expanding access to ID, driver’s license services advances
Some Kentuckians may soon have a way to get a state-issued ID or driver’s license closer to home.
Beshear vetoes bill that would make it harder for families to access affordable housing
House Bill 8 would let landlords refuse to rent housing based on a person’s source of income
The Wrap for Monday, 4/4/24
Here it is – the first issue of “The Wrap” as a newsletter AND an article! If YOU want to get it sent to you, turn it on in your email preferences. Got to be a paying member, though!
Appeals court sides with GOP constitutional officers on ethics commission power
Governor Beshear has said he will appeal the ruling.
Labor report card is out. How did our electeds do?
Republicans have been claiming THEY are the blue-collar, pro-worker party. Their votes say otherwise – including our Kentucky electeds.
‘This year’s anti-drag bill’ on its way to full Senate
A similar bill was filed last year, but stalled and did not pass.
Beshear says he will not run for McConnell’s Senate seat
His response to a reporter seemed pretty firm.
