Democratic lawmakers unveil bill to expand free school meals in Kentucky
Their goal is to reduce childhood hunger in the state by 2025-26.
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Report: Central Appalachia could be safe haven for climate-change migrants
When the climate crisis causes people to move, one of the places they may wind up is Appalachia. Are we ready for that?
Supreme Court proving it needs ethics rules, as other branches of government have
The Supreme Court is awash in alleged ethical misconduct, yet refuses to deal with its own dirty linen. It’s time for Congress to act.
The success of Biden-Beshear-onomics
Bidenomics is transforming the economy of our nation, with good jobs and fair pay – and Andy Beshear is doing the same in the Bluegrass State.
Omnibus electronic privacy protection bill in the works for 2024 legislative session
Bill Request 26 would aim to regulate the use of automated license plate readers, drones, artificial intelligence and microchip technology.
Trump versus Lincoln
From Trump’s indictment to a reciting of Lincoln’s Gettysburg address – what a day of contrasts.
Medicaid renewal process a barrier for Kentuckians struggling with housing
Experts say the state’s Medicaid renewal process — triggered by the end of pandemic-era continuous-coverage protections — could negatively impact Kentuckians who need housing help.
Why ‘No Labels’ is a wolf in moderates’ clothing
Don’t get suckered – and don’t let your friends be fooled, either.
Proposed East KY federal prison would have devastating environmental impacts
Hal Rogers wants his Letcher County prison, no matter what. But the Sierra Club says the prison will increase the likelihood of floods.
Voters largely oppose conservative amendments to defense spending bill
Most voters don’t like using the military budget as a vehicle for social issues.
The planet is becoming unlivable. How long will politicians be able to ignore this?
This truly is a climate emergency, and every day that goes by without significant action further endangers the future of almost all life on Earth, including us.
Workers at Kentucky’s largest employer could soon be on strike. Here’s what it means.
The strike deadline is July 31. Jason Bailey of KY Policy lays out the stakes, not only for UPS workers but for all of Kentucky.
Large majority of voters say business owners should not be able to deny services based on personal beliefs
A hypothetical case resulted in real-life impacts. And voters don’t like it.
Col Owens: Supreme Court’s affirmative action decision negates efforts for diverse society
Our ability to live in a truly diverse society, to reflect the diversity of our population, has been dealt a deadly blow by the Supreme Court in the Harvard and University of North Carolina affirmative action cases.
