Homelessness is not a crime and does not belong in KY HB 5
The Lexington Street Voice Council hosted a luncheon at the Capitol Annex for the Kentucky legislators on Feb. 7 to give the lawmakers the opportunity to see them as...
Poll finds majority of Kentucky voters think DEI should be left up to businesses, institutions
A majority of Kentucky voters believe businesses and institutions should make their own decisions regarding diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs without politicians’ input, a new poll found. According...
Evictions surge in Lexington, as pandemic-era assistance programs run out
LEXINGTON, Ky.–A report released Tuesday by the Commonwealth of Kentucky Court of Justice revealed eviction cases in Fayette County have returned to pre-pandemic levels. The report details forcible detainer...
More Than 100 Kentucky Groups Urge Lawmakers to Reject House Bill 5
Republished from Kentucky Center for Economic Policy A diverse coalition of more than 100 Kentucky organizations, including faith, housing, justice, mental health, recovery and community groups sent the following...
Homeless advocate says Kentucky legislators’ opinions on HB 5 may have been changed by lunch with homeless
Republished from WEKU. A lunch shared by state lawmakers and homeless persons may alter the final version of House Bill 5. That’s according to Ginny Ramsey, director of Lexington’s...
Third-party or Independent candidates are receiving attention in the race for U.S. President.
Republished from WEKU. Third party or Independent candidates are receiving attention in the race for U.S. President. The organization called “No Labels” says it’s work centers on giving voters...
Hardin, McCracken and Scott counties are certified as Recovery Ready Communities, bringing Kentucky’s total to 10
By Al Cross Published February 9, 2024 DRUGS, FEATURED, HEALTH POLICY Kentucky Health News Three more counties have been designated as Recovery Ready Communities for their commitment to providing...
Report: Lexington’s ‘Wheels’ paratransit service leaves its most vulnerable behind
LEXINGTON, Ky.–In a revealing report by Beth Musgrave for the Herald-Leader, concerns have been raised about the operational challenges faced by the Wheels paratransit program in Lexington, which is...
Leaders from two different political parties agree on pace in the Kentucky Senate
Republished from WEKU. The Republican and Democratic leaders in the Kentucky Senate are offering generally positive comments about the legislative pace so far. Both admit there’s likely to be...
Lexington microtransit funding bid stalls in committee
Originally published by WEKU. A Lexington City Council committee heard a presentation Tuesday on microtransit – public transportation using vehicles like cars and vans going door to door or...