News & Notes for Wednesday
Headlines and excerpts from political and governance news across the state. Plus, some selected tweets for your viewing pleasure.
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.
Trump’s AG: “If Even Half of It Is True, He’s Toast”
Former attorney general Bill Barr says the Trump indictment is “damning.”
For second straight year, U.S. firearm fatalities reached record highs
CDC data for 2021 firearm fatalities show Black people at greatest risk for gun homicide; guns remain leading cause of death for children and teens ages 1–19 and young adults under 25
‘Or’ ignites latest conflict over what Kentucky schools may teach about sex, gender
Republican senator blasts Kentucky Department of Education’s guidance
“Put up or shut up”: A federal judge tore into Florida’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors
In a preliminary injunction, the judge allowed three of the plaintiff’s children to receive care and pushed a constitutional challenge to the law.
Politics headlines for Wednesday, June 7
Excerpts, snippets, and blurbs from across the political landscape
Breonna Taylor supporters announce campaign to defeat Cameron
The group hopes to increase turnout for Beshear in the state’s two largest cities.
Legislators nix Beshear’s second attempt at expanding Medicaid services
The Beshear reg expanded dental, vision and hearing services for Medicaid patients. it'll remain in place for now.
Massie’s ‘yes’ vote key to passing of debt limit bill
Massie provided the necessary final vote to get the bill out of committee and onto the House floor.
Republican poll shows Beshear and Cameron tied in race for governor
A new poll from Republican firm Cygnal shows Democratic incumbent Gov. Andy Beshear and Republican challenger Daniel Cameron in a dead heat in the race for governor, five months out from the General Election.
News & Notes for Friday
Snippets and links to news stories and headlines from across Kentucky and national politics.
Emma Curtis announces historic bid for 93rd district House seat
Curtis is running to fill the seat of Lamin Swann, who died recently. If elected, she would be the first openly transgender state legislator in Kentucky history.
House passes debt/budget bill, sends it to Senate
All six Kentucky members of the House voted for the bill.
Dozens of GoFundMe users seek funds to flee states passing transphobic laws
Many trans individuals and their families see little recourse but to leave their states in response to anti-trans laws.
Top 20 lobbying orgs for first four months of 2023
Over $11 million spent on lobbying 138 legislators in just a few months.
