KY 120 United AFT releases statement opposing anti-mask bill
House Bill 51 would outlaw mask mandates in any school, college, or university. KY 120 United AFT is strongly opposed to this bill, and explains why.
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Open Govt Coalition is still opposed to HB 453
Yesterday the House was told that the Open Govt Coalition supports HB 453, which removes incentives for government meetings to be in-person. The coalition wants to make it plain: they are still a No on the bill.
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.
Matt Lehman files to run against Thomas Massie
Matt Lehman, an entrepreneur in the health care field, has filed to run against Thomas Massie in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District.
Willner files bill requiring General Assembly committees hold a public-comment period
In response to a bill requiring all school boards to include a public comment period in their meetings, State Rep. Lisa Willner today filed a bill requiring legislative committees to do the same.
Jenkins will not run this fall (updated)
Kentucky House Democratic Caucus Leader Joni Jenkins, first elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 1994, announced today she is withdrawing as a candidate for the 44th House District.
“These are bad bills.” – KEA on voucher bills
Yet another attempt to cut public school funding by diverting it through “scholarship tax credits” that allow wealthy individuals and corporations to “donate” money in return for favorable tax refunds.
On anniversary of Roe v. Wade, access to abortion is at tremendous risk in Kentucky
Kentucky legislators have shown their disregard for Kentuckians’ wellbeing and that they will stop at nothing until abortion is banned completely across the commonwealth.
Kentucky to receive $438 million in bridge funding: Yarmuth
Cong. John Yarmuth announced today that Kentucky will receive an estimated $438 million over the next five years to fix its bridges, made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law supported by Yarmuth.
KY Youth Advocates speaks out on budget bills
Dr. Terry Brooks lays out both what is good in the budget bills, and what needs to be added, such as a state-level EITC.
League of Women Voters issues statement on Repub maps
The KY League of Women Voters released a statement about the new Senate and Congressional maps created by the GOP. In short: Do better.
State employees would get 5% raise under new Dem bill
With the state revenues seeing unprecedented growth, Kentucky House Democratic Caucus Chair Derrick Graham said it is “past time to give our state workers what they deserve: A raise.”
Willner files law to establish training and safe hiring standards for bouncers
On the second anniversary of a constituent’s death after an altercation with a bouncer at Nowhere Bar in Louisville, state Rep. Lisa Willner filed legislation today designed to increase training and other safe-hiring standards for those hired to provide security at bars and nightclubs.
League of Women Voters responds to Republicans’ House Map
According to LWVKY, there are some good things in the map. However, there are also some significant problems. And, they responded directly to Rep. Jerry Miller.
Large and detailed update from Gov. Beshear
Today the governor shared a large amount of info and resources on the response to the tornadoes, as well as COVID and other topics.
Adams reminds voters of deadline to switch parties
If you want to vote in one particular party’s primary, you have to be registered for that party by this Friday.
