Beshear vetoes bill that would make it harder for families to access affordable housing
House Bill 8 would let landlords refuse to rent housing based on a person’s source of income
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House Bill 5 would cost Kentucky more than $1 billion over ten years
The bill passed the House even though there was no financial impact statement. Turns out HB 5 is hella expensive.
Sisters of Loretto to hold prayer service at McConnell’s office
The Sisters of Loretto and the Loretto Community will hold a public Lenten prayer service at noon on Wednesday, February 28, in front of Senator Mitch McConnell’s office at 601 West Broadway in Louisville.
Adams announces continued increase in voter registrations
“It is critical that the General Assembly leave early voting days and our election integrity measures intact.”
Senate gives green light to homestead exemption measure
A bill to expand the homestead exemption passed, but not without concerns.
KY Youth Advocates on the Horizons Act
Senator Danny Carroll has introduced the Horizons Act, which would spend $150 million a year to support child care in Kentucky.
League of Women Voters calls out the Lege ... again
“We remind the legislature that they work for the people of the Commonwealth. And that the people have a right to participate in decisions that affect us.”
Interfaith group calls on Metro Council to issue resolution on Palestinian ceasefire
Over 100 organizations and individuals signed the request.
School admins weigh in on House budget
The lack of funding for teacher salaries is a serious flaw in the House’s budget, according to KASA.
Congressman Morgan McGarvey appointed to key position in House Democratic Caucus
McGarvey named to part of the Whip Team after just one year in Congress.
Governor Beshear launches federal PAC
“In This Together PAC” will support good candidates in red and purple states, including Kentucky
Statement on Governor Beshear’s 2024 State Budget Address
Executive director Dr. Terry Brooks weighs in with an initial analysis of the Governor’s budget proposal.
Beshear proposes budget with largest pay increase for teachers in 40 years
The budget aims to address the concerns Kentucky families worry most about, such as the cost of child care.
Decision by Kentucky Public Service Commission signals progress in transition from coal to cleaner energy
KY Resources Council celebrates partial victory for clean energy.
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