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.
News
Articles presenting objective information about events. If an article contains both details of the event and commentary about the event, it will be labeled with both tags.
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?
Governor Andy Beshear vetoes three additional bills following end of legislature’s 2024 regular session
These vetoes can’t be overridden by the legislature.
Kentucky is No. 4 in smoking, down from No. 2
But at 17.4% of adults, experts say the state's smoking rate is still way too high
