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Proposals to split large school districts gained little traction in other states, KY lawmakers told
Amid calls in the Republican-controlled legislature to deconsolidate Jefferson County Public Schools in Louisville, a new study found that some states that have proposed splitting up large urban districts ultimately did not put those changes into law.? The Office of Education Accountability, an agency that researches education for the legislature, studied school governance models across […]
KY Secretary of State Adams is mulling a run for governor, according to law school interview
Kentucky Republican Secretary of State Michael Adams is mulling a run for governor, according to a recent interview with his law school’s publication.? An alumni profile of Adams entitled “Election Defender” in the Harvard Law Bulletin says he is considering a run for governor as he is term-limited as the state’s top election official. Adams […]
More Kentucky Republicans ‘decline’ to answer Right to Life’s endorsement survey
LOUISVILLE — Kentucky Right to Life is endorsing in fewer legislative races this year — 45 candidates for the General Assembly received an endorsement from the anti-abortion group, down from 86 in 2022 and 88 in 2020. Planned Parenthood’s Tamarra Wieder said the decrease in endorsements is a sign that Kentucky politicians no longer want […]
Amendment 1: ‘Proactive’ or ploy to stir up anti-immigrant vote?
One of the two constitutional amendments Kentucky voters will decide this November would prohibit people who are not citizens of the United States from voting in Kentucky elections — something that already does not happen. The amendment’s sponsor, state Sen. Jason Howell, R-Murray, called it a “proactive” measure to protect election integrity. Others say the […]
Kentucky secretary of state urges lawmakers to protect election officials from AI impersonations
Kentucky’s Republican Secretary of State Michael Adams told lawmakers it’s “too soon” to tell what effect artificial intelligence will have on elections but that it has “potential for significant impact,” and he urged them to consider making it a crime to impersonate an election official. Adams appeared before the General Assembly’s Artificial Intelligence Task Force […]
GOP leaders say policy debates are to come as Democrats decry Amendment 2 as ‘blank check’
FRANKFORT — With the general election next month, Kentucky’s top Democrats and Republicans are both criticizing what they say is misinformation about a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the General Assembly to fund nonpublic schools.? Amendment 2, which Kentucky voters will decide, was a top priority for GOP lawmakers during this year’s legislative session; […]
Kentucky House election will test how culture war issues play in suburban Lexington district
After his support for LGBTQ+ teens cost Republican Rep. Killian Timoney the primary, voters in his suburban Lexington district will choose between the Republican who defeated him and a Democrat who describes himself as more of a Libertarian.? The candidates are Democrat Adam Moore, a military veteran and business owner, and Republican Thomas Jefferson, who […]
Top 2 KY lawmakers talk removal process when asked about Grossberg allegations
FRANKFORT — The top two Republicans in the Kentucky General Assembly laid out the process to remove a lawmaker in response to questions about allegations of inappropriate behavior against Louisville Democratic Rep. Daniel Grossberg.? Speaking to reporters in the Capitol Annex Wednesday afternoon, House Speaker David Osborne said indications of impropriety within the chamber are […]
Another Kentucky school district warned by attorney general not to campaign against Amendment 2
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman’s office sent a cease and desist notice to a public school district that took an online stance against a constitutional amendment that would allow the General Assembly to fund nonpublic schools.? Augusta Independent Schools became the second public school district in the state to openly oppose Amendment 2 via Tuesday […]
Beshear recognized on 2024 TIME100 Next list
Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear was named to the TIME100 Next list for 2024 following his reelection in a red state and consideration as a running mate by Vice President Kamala Harris put him in the national spotlight.? The list curated by Time Magazine recognizes emerging leaders from around the world. Beshear was highlighted for […]
Kentuckians have until Oct. 7 to register to vote. Here’s how.
Kentucky’s deadline to register to vote ahead of the November general election is Monday, Oct. 7.? Voters in the Bluegrass State will consider a ballot that includes the presidential race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, congressional races, a number of legislative races, two constitutional amendments and more. Some regional and […]
Republican’s request for Pulaski school employees’ communications too broad, says Kentucky AG
Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman’s office has denied a Republican political strategist’s open records request and sided with Pulaski County Schools regarding communications about a proposed constitutional amendment that could affect school funding. In the decision issued Friday, the attorney general’s office said the school district did not violate the state’s Open Records Act when […]