Sweeping anti-crime bill passes Ky. House committee
Republished from WEKU. After two and half hours of testimony from victims’ families, attorneys and lawmakers, the House Judiciary Committee passed legislation that would likely incarcerate more people for...
Kentucky GOP’s New Bill Decriminalizes Use of Deadly Force Against the Unhoused
“I’m just ashamed that this bill even came into fruition,” a Lexington council member said. By Zane McNeill , TRUTHOUT Republican lawmakers in Kentucky introduced a bill last Tuesday that would criminalize homeless encampments...
Lexington Opioid Abatement Commission January Meeting
Lexington Mayor Linda Gorton’s Opioid Abatement Commission met on January 12, 2024 in Council Chambers. Video of the meeting and the agenda is available below. Opioid Abatement Commission Regular...
Senate committee passes bill on local Section 8 housing rules
Legislative Research Commission FRANKFORT, Ky. (Jan. 17, 2024) — The Senate State and Local Government Committee voted 8-1 Wednesday to advance a measure that would prohibit local governments from requiring...
New Report Offers Analysis of the Cicero Institute’s 2023 Kentucky Homelessness Poll
via press release Lexington, KY – Paul Oliva Consulting LLC, a firm specializing in data analysis and economic research, today announced the release of a comprehensive report that critically...
State Reps. Aull and Lewis and Sen. Chambers Armstrong unveil bipartisan bills to expand free student meals, help farmers
via press release FRANKFORT – Following months of meetings with stakeholders and other legislators, state Representatives Chad Aull and Scott Lewis and state Senator Cassie Chambers Armstrong have filed...
Read the RFP for Lexington’s “Millionaire’s Park,” AKA Kelley’s Landing
LEXINGTON, KY — Against the backdrop of an estimated 700 homeless children in Lexington, the Bluegrass Community Foundation’s “Fund for a Greater Lexington” (FGL) has released a $150,000 Request...
Rep. Lisa Willner and advocacy groups to hold press conference announcing menstrual equity legislation
via press release FRANKFORT, KY—Acknowledging the financial strain caused by taxing menstrual products and understanding the repercussions on Kentucky students who lack access to these necessities, State Representative Lisa...
Judge rules former Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis must pay $260K in fees, costs
Republished from WEKU. The new payout is in addition to $100,000 in damages a jury said the former Rowan County clerk should pay the couple who sued. Attorneys for...
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