KY120 AFT statement on HB 173, an omnibus anti-trans bill
HB 173 was filed on Tuesday, 2/7, with Josh Calloway of Irvington as prime sponsor. This is KY120’s statement in response.
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The Patriotic Millionaires cheer Biden plan to tax billionaires and stock buybacks
“A tax code that takes less of the money I make from my wealth than the money that Americans work hard to earn is a tax code that is fundamentally broken.”
More voting locations secured for special election
Jefferson County Clerk agrees to 12 voting locations rather than 4
Emerge KY announces newest class
This is the 14th class of Dem women to go through the Emerge program.
Justice Lambert named deputy chief justice of Supreme Court
She succeeds Justice Lisabeth Hughes, who retired in December.
Together Frankfort to hold annual meeting on Thursday
The meeting features writer and commentator Teri Carter as the keynote speaker.
KY House Dems elect leadership team: Graham, Stevenson, and Roberts
The Kentucky House Democratic Caucus elected a new leadership team this past Friday, choosing Rep. Derrick Graham as Caucus Leader, Rep. Cherlynn Stevenson as Caucus Chair, and Rep. Rachel Roberts as Caucus Whip. All three were elected without opposition.
KY Smart on Crime announces policy agenda for 2023 session of KYGA
The group has its sights set on tackling the Commonwealth’s over-reliance on incarceration as well as addressing overdose crisis.
Kentucky Democratic Party appeals redistricting opinion
The KDP is appealing the decision of a lower court that allowed the Republican gerrymandering.
State Representative Colonel Pam Stevenson files intent to run for AG
State Rep. Pam Stevenson, a former colonel in the U.S. Air Force, has filed to run for Kentucky Attorney General.
Shell files for Ag Commissioner
Jonathan Shell announces for Ag Commissioner, issues press release.
Together Frankfort releases video on constitutional amendments
Together Frankfort has released a video outlining the two constitutional amendments on the ballot next week, and encourages voters to watch it before voting.
Gov. Beshear to lead GOTV Canvass Kickoff with Louisville candidates
Gov. Andy Beshear will join Louisville candidates for a Get Out the Vote canvass kickoff on Saturday.
Less than two weeks before election, Kentucky prepares to support reproductive health
With just under two weeks to go until election day, the Protect Kentucky Access coalition says they see overwhelming support on the ground for the Vote No on 2 campaign designed to stop a state constitutional amendment that would result in a total ban on abortion.
Rep. Kulkarni, various organizations call on Beshear to pardon marijuana convictions
State Rep. Nima Kulkarni and a number of organizations have called on Governor Beshear to follow President Biden’s lead and pardon those convicted of cannabis possession.
Repro Rights PAC issues endorsements
The Reproductive Rights for Kentucky PAC today issued endorsements of 21 candidates for the upcoming election.
