Our state’s climate change risk, by counties
Now that we have laid out the risk to each of our counties from climate change, it’s time to paint the overall picture. What is our overall risk level?
Analysis & Policy
Articles that dig into an issue, policy, or story, and present relevant research and insights.
The risk of extreme heat in Kentucky due to climate change
The heat is coming – of that there is no doubt. Are we preparing? Are we even thinking about it?
Happy IRAnniversary!
The Inflation Reduction Act is only 1 year old, but its climate provisions are getting more and more popular, even among Repubs. Here’s the numbers.
The risk of wind damage in Kentucky due to climate change
When looking at the climate crisis, it is rare to get good news. But when it comes to the risk of wind damage in our state, we get some of that rare good news.
The risk of wildfires in Kentucky due to climate change
Most of Kentucky is not facing a serious risk of wildfires. But some parts of the state definitely are. So the question is: Are we ready?
The risk of flooding in Kentucky due to climate change
The first in a series of five articles on climate change risk in Kentucky. The series will be available to only our paying members until Tuesday, August 22nd.
Beshear releases ed plan calling for largest pay increase in 40 years
Plan calls for $1.1 billion investment to support an 11% pay increase for all school personnel.
“I will fully fund public education, including transporting your kid to school.”
Perry Bacon of “Bluegrass Beat” interviews Emilie Blanton, a teacher in Louisville, about the bus situation, funding, and the real motives of some of the harshest critics.
Repubs ignore open-records laws, and it backfires on them
This is a story about public records, timely access denied, calculated deception, and breach of public trust.
Court fight raises doubts about Cameron’s commitment to transparency
Needless battle to withhold documents about Ballot Integrity Task Force is part of a pattern, say advocates for open records
Curbing our conspicuous consumption
How much do you have? How much do you need? And what effect are you having on the Earth?
States seek to let teens as young as 14 serve booze in restaurants
Kentucky one of seven states that recently lowered the age to serve alcohol
Donald Trump’s right − he is getting special treatment, far better than most other criminal defendants
In comparison to everyday defendants, Donald Trump has gotten off very easy.
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?
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.
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.
