LGBTQ advocates see mayor’s race as best chance yet for a Bowling Green fairness law
Patti Minter, the Democrat running for mayor, has been pushing for a fairness ordinance in Bowling Green for years.
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Kentucky’s Judicial Conduct Commission doesn’t have authority to permanently remove judges
Kentucky’s Supreme Court ruled Thursday the Judicial Conduct Commission — the only entity authorized to take disciplinary actions against sitting judges — does not have the authority to permanently remove them from office. The ruling stems from a case involving former 42nd Judicial Circuit Court Judge Jamie Jameson, who was removed
‘Legal warfare’: Kentucky AG challenges Fayette County judge for third time in months
Legal experts say a series of challenges against a single judge is unusual.
Some basics about those schools that Amendment 2 is about
Public schools are, by law, “schools for all.” How about those private schools that would take $$ from public schools if Amendment 2 passes?
A look at Gov. Andy Beshear's jam-packed week at the DNC
WASHINGTON — After auditioning as a potential running mate for Vice President Kamala Harris, with campaign stops around the U.S., Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Ky., was front and center as the Democratic National Convention opened Aug. 19. Beshear's primetime address on reproductive rights was just one of a dizzying
Vance’s values show he isn’t ‘ours’
His critique of Appalachia actually says more about himself.
Gov. Beshear addresses controversy around Pulaski County Schools’ position on school funding amendment
The school system advocated against the amendment on their official web site
New Kentucky chapter of LCLAA formed, with first convention announced
The Labor Council for Latin American Advancement expands into the Bluegrass State
Legislators discuss job barriers legal immigrants might face
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 15, 2024) — The Workforce Attraction and Retention Task Force on Wednesday heard from two legislators and others about barriers some legal immigrants face when they seek employment. Rep. Matthew Koch (R-Paris) and Rep. Nima Kulkarni (D-Louisville) testified during the meeting about those challenges and ways services might
Kentucky nears ‘crisis point’ as early education funding lags
Quality and access aren’t bad – but the money just isn’t there
A look into the GOP platform: Part Two
Chuck Witt continues digging into what the GOP leadership says they want to accomplish
‘I say he gets it’: UAW Louisville chapter president throws support behind Andy Beshear to be VP pick
Beshear has called himself pro-union, dating back to his days as Kentucky’s attorney general. He most recently visited the picket line at Ford’s KTP in October 2023.
A Tyson exec wrote Kentucky’s 'ag-gag' law. What could go wrong?
The Senate bill bans any kind of recording of abuses on ag facilities – thus making it almost impossible for whistle-blowers to prove their case.
‘Confidential’: Hiding the cost of legislation from Kentuckians
Unlike most states, Kentucky does not require filed or advancing bills to be accompanied by a financial analysis. Sometimes lawmakers ask for them, and sometimes they are “confidential.”
UAW President Shawn Fain vouches for Andy Beshear to be Harris’ VP pick
“I’m a huge Andy Beshear fan,” UAW President Shawn Fain told CNN. “He’s been there with us every step of the way."
