Proposed bill would increase contraceptive access among rural women
House Bill 300 would require insurance coverage of all FDA-approved contraceptive methods, with no cost-sharing and without the requirement for a prescription.
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102 KY counties should still wear masks indoors
The CDC has relaxed its guidance for wearing masks to thwart the pandemic, but says risks in KY are so high that people in all but 18 counties should continue to wear masks in indoor public spaces.
Reactions to passage of “Teaching American Principles Act”
Numerous individuals and organizations spoke out against SB 138, the “Teaching American Principles Act,” after it was passed on Thursday by the Kentucky Senate. Here are some of those reactions.
Senate passes “curriculum guidance” bill
The Kentucky Senate has approved one of four controversial Republican-sponsored bills that are aimed at limiting discussion of systemic racism in schools.
For once, McConnell on right side of history
It is often said that “partisanship dies at water’s edge.” Today, Senator Mitch McConnell chose to honor that saying, and to stand on the right side of history.
Bill providing tax rebate clears committee; will not benefit all
Addressing the high inflation rate, a proposed bill would provide a tax rebate to all working Kentucky taxpayers. However, KY Center for Economic Policy said it leaves out low-income and older Kentuckians.
COVID restrictions lawsuit overturned by Kentucky Supreme Court
The Kentucky Supreme Court overturned a lower court ruling involving COVID-19 restrictions, saying the business had no standing to pursue their case.
Democrat Keturah Herron makes history in landslide special election victory
Policy strategist and activist Keturah Herron made history on Tuesday by becoming the first openly LGBTQ person elected to the Kentucky House.
Bill to prohibit schools from requiring masks passes first hurdle
Rep. Lynn Bechler thinks masks don’t work. So he is sponsoring a bill prohibiting schools from requiring masks, even though the science says masks do, in fact, work.
Yarmuth endorses McGarvey
Congressman John Yarmuth, who is retiring from his 3rd District seat at the end of his term, today endorsed state Sen. Morgan McGarvey to take his place.
Banning wasn’t enough; now they’re BURNING books
The Nazis began burning books they didn’t like in 1933. And now, it is happening again – in the United States. In 2022. At a church.
Campaign funds: a quick update
Money isn’t everything in a campaign – but it sure is important. Here’s a rundown of fundraising totals for KY campaigns at the federal level.
A push for expanded voting rights ahead of KY midterm elections
Advocacy groups in Kentucky say they’re focused on expanding voting rights for former felons and fighting gerrymandering ahead of the May primary election.
Massie tweets Voltaire ... no wait, it’s actually a neo-Nazi
Rep. Thomas Massie shared a quote by Voltaire in reference to Dr. Fauci – but the quote was actually by a neo-Nazi. Oops!
