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.
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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.
Bill filed to allow judges to temporarily take guns from those at risk of harming themselves or others
Senator Whitney Westerfield filed the bill, which is often called a “red flag” law.
Two legislators file bill to undo last year’s anti-trans law
The Democratic reps from Louisville and Lexington filed HB 376.
Shawn Fain, myth buster
Once and for all, Shawn Fain of the UAW had laid waste to a long-time myth about Donald Trump.
“The energy was unbelievable” – UAW endorses Biden
Both Biden and UAW president Shawn Fain received multiple standing ovations at the event.
Under Republican bill, voters would elect Kentucky Board of Education members in partisan races
Voters would choose Kentucky Board of Education (KBE) members in partisan elections under a bill filed last week by Republican Senate Majority Whip Mike Wilson of Bowling Green.
First Opioid Abatement Settlement Commission meeting under new leader draws big crowd, largely to support ibogaine study
The new director didn’t want to get into ibogaine at his first meeting – but the audience did.
SOS Adams opposes bill to eliminate early voting
A Republican from Northern Kentucky wants to get rid of early voting. The Secretary of State thinks it is a really bad idea.
Democratic Senator’s bill ending tax on diapers earns bipartisan cheers
Sen. Cassie Chambers Armstrong is gathering bipartisan support for a bill to remove sales taxes on diapers.
Lexington lawmaker files three bills he says will improve Kentucky elections
Chad Aull, Dem from Lexington, wants to expand voting hours and do away with straight-ticket voting.
