Report finds ‘alarming spike’ in book bans at U.S. schools
Over 1,500 book bans across schools in 26 states, a rapid expansion of the practice in U.S. schools.
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Impeachment plaintiffs suing Ky House over unfair costs
Impeachments cost money. But the KY House forgave the costs for the Repub, while still charging the other plaintiffs. Now they are suing.
Judge Lape denies Sec. of State Adams’ petition to dismiss Dusing ballot lawsuit; order will be appealed
Adams wanted the court to dismiss a lawsuit against a candidate. The judge said no, the case can move forward.
Veto Series 7: No guns in court, no expensive pension consultants
More vetoes: no concealed weapons in courts, and no expensive consultants for the pension systems.
Veto Series 6: HB 3, the anti-abortion bill
HB 3, this session’s anti-abortion bill, was vetoed by the governor on Friday. Governor Beshear’s veto message goes to the heart of the issue right up front:
The Veto Series – an index
A series of article listing all of Governor Beshear’s vetoes, with explanation and some of the veto language.
Veto Series 4: HB 7, the attack on the safety net
Even though this bill was improved by incorporating feedback from some advocates, it is still a bad bill that harms thousands of Kentuckians, all in the name of “reducing fraud.” As more than one person has said, why harm everyone in the system for the acts of a few?
Veto Series 3: HB 8, the “let’s blow a hole in the budget” bill
As expected, the governor vetoed the “let’s be like Kansas” bill. Not expected was the tack of tossing the new taxes back into the face of the legislators.
Veto Series 2: HB 9, the charter school funding bill
Governor Beshear has vetoed HB 9, the charter school funding bill. However, due to the closeness of the original vote on this bill, this veto actually has a chance of standing.
Veto Series 1: Here are all the vetoes so far
Can’t keep up with the vetoes coming out of the governor’s office? We’ve got you covered with list of the ones over the past week or so, along with why he vetoed them.
Some bills that are still (barely) alive, and others that are dead
As we head into the veto period, there are some bills that are dead for this session, and some that at still hanging on. Here’s a list so you can follow along on April 13-14.
Anti-Confederate billboard urges removal of racist monument from the Owensboro-Daviess County courthouse lawn
The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) has raised a billboard in support of the removal of the Confederate memorial in Owensboro.
Mary Lou Marzian, gerrymandered by Repubs, withdraws from running
A 28-year incumbent in the Kentucky House, who was targeted by the Republican redistricting committee, has withdrawn her candidacy for the 2022 election.
KY120 United-AFT files ethics complaint against Rep. Kim Banta
The group accuses Rep Banta of benefiting financially from a vote on the charter school bill.
Rep. Berg blasts anti-abortion bill; video goes viral
Dr. Karen Berg delivers the truth about an anti-abortion bill in the legislature to the men on the committee. Powerful words that went viral.
