Banning wasn’t enough; now they’re BURNING books
The Nazis began burning books they didn’t like in 1933. And now, it is happening again – in the United States. In 2022. At a church.
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Andy’s popular ... but not in Frankfort
A look at the lege’s latest efforts to take Andy’s power; some horrible moments from our DC delgation, and a Lafayette HS senior who is leading the opposition to the teacher gag bills.
“Shift and Shaft” tax policy is no way to prosper
The lege seems on the verge of implementing a “shift and shaft” tax change: shift the wealth to the already wealthy, and shaft everyone else.
Mitch's America & the GOP's map of Kentucky
A look at KYGA22 , w/ bills to keep track of, and the latest on the GOP redistricting maps saga. Then, Mitch’s view of American voters, and Rep. Cherlynn Stevenson. We close with a critical call to action.
Johnnie Turner knows education; just read what he had to say
A Twitter thread by a teacher from Knott County, recalling his visit with his state senator and their discussion about education.
A push for expanded voting rights ahead of KY midterm elections
Advocacy groups in Kentucky say they’re focused on expanding voting rights for former felons and fighting gerrymandering ahead of the May primary election.
Many “parent” groups opposing masks and CRT are actually driven by dark money
Those “parent groups” asking for “ choice” and speaking at your school board meeting? They are being funded by dark money, and are actually out to destroy public educatiion.
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.
Critics: Utility-rate bill would hurt KY residential & business customers
HB 341 makes it easier for utility companies to raise rates, and harder for the rest of us to stop them. Learn more, and take action.
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.
Krugman on the Thought Police
If we ban teaching anything that makes people “uncomfortable,” where does that leave actual education?
House sends Senate a budget bill with many provisions dealing with health issues – several with less than Beshear proposed
The state House passed a budget Thursday that includes a number of provisions for health, including many that were in Gov. Beshear’s budget proposal, but with some variations in amounts and sources of money.
Senate floor leader says he has little respect for Beshear, who ‘does not know how to govern’ and ‘hates the legislature’
Gov. Andy Beshear “does not know how to govern,” the majority floor leader of the state Senate said at Kentucky newspapers' annual convention Friday.
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.
Low Covid-19 vaccination rates are associated with high death rates
If you live in a county with a low percentage of people vaccinated for Covid-19, more of your neighbors are likely to have died from the disease. And if you live in a county with a high full-vaccination rate, it is likely to have a low death rate.
Kentucky officeholders use their power, official and unofficial
In the last week or so, we’ve seen examples of Kentucky politicians using power from various sources, official and unofficial. Here’s a summary.
