GOP bill would give Kentucky teachers 20 days of maternity leave
Unlike most other professionals, Kentucky teachers do not get paid maternity leave. This bill would remedy that.
News
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The Horizons Act – a big spend for a big goal.
Sen. Danny Carroll’s bill would put $300 million toward early childhood education over the next two years.
Campbell County Republican Party chair resigns amidst internal divisions
A group within the party wanted her and treasurer Stephen Cunningham removed. Both have now resigned.
Adams announces continued increase in voter registrations
“It is critical that the General Assembly leave early voting days and our election integrity measures intact.”
‘Diversity isn’t always a good thing’
As one person succinctly put it, DEI is this year’s CRT. And just like last year, KY Repubs have constructed a straw man that they then can outlaw.
Senate gives green light to homestead exemption measure
A bill to expand the homestead exemption passed, but not without concerns.
Covington considers resolution against NKY Port Authority
The resolution, which asks the Port Authority to stop doing business in Covington, will be voted on next week.
Kentucky legislature could call itself into session under amendment proposed by House speaker
Osborne said previous attempt failed because it was too wordy and confusing
Trump ‘did not engage in insurrection’ on Jan. 6, new U.S. House resolution claims
The resolution has 68 co-sponsors – but none of Kentucky’s six representatives are on the list.
Bill advances to let pharmacists give vaccines to children 5 years and older
Kentucky is struggling to “catch up” on childhood vaccinations.
Kentucky panel OKs bill to ban most cell phone use in classrooms
“Put those phones away, people!”
NKY Rep. Rachel Roberts seeks to legalize weed, eyes $100M tax revenue
Roberts says that Kentucky voters want marijuana legalized, so the Lege had better come up with good rules and laws.
Beshear underscores support for DEI during Black History Month celebration
In contrast to the Republican majority in the legislature, the governor spoke up for diversity.
House Bill 420: NKY rep aims to legalize recreational marijuana
And yes, the bill’s number is 420. (Click the link if you don’t know why that is relevant.)
Audit of Kentucky’s juvenile jails dinged for isolation, use of force policies
There are some serious issues in our juvenile detention centers. This story points out some of them.
