Transgender teen: Anti-LGBTQ bills mean Kentucky doesn’t want me here
‘Nobody pushed me into it.’ by Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern This story discusses suicide and anti-LGBTQ attacks. If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please call or...
Lexington takes steps towards affordable housing funding increase
Lexington, Ky.–Lexington’s affordable housing fund could see a significant increase in funding. The Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council Budget, Finance and Economic Development Committee voted 8-1 Tuesday in favor of...
Legislative supermajority’s action in securing passage of SB 150 were unscrupulous and illegal
by Amye Bensenhaver, Kentucky Open Government Coalition “The saga began shortly before 1 p.m., when a surprise House Education Committee meeting was called during the House’s lunch break.” Courier...
Facing $45M Shortfall, City Begins Posturing To Take On More Debt In FY24
In last week’s Meta, I discussed Lexington’s shaky financial situation. The City is facing unfunded pension obligations, heavy debt, and a potential $45M shortfall next year. We received over...
Legislative roundup: Here are some of the bills that received a final vote before the legislature adjourned on Thursday
Frankfort, Ky.–The General Assembly’s 2023 Regular Session ended with a flurry of activity as lawmakers rushed to pass bills before the 10-day veto recess. The week was marked by...
Kentucky legislature sends governor a bill to regulate Delta-8 THC
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News In response to a court decision last year that deemed products containing Delta-8 tetrahydrocannabinol legal, a bill to regulate products with the substance...
Former Lexington Council Member Votes For Anti-Trans Bill in State Senate
Frankfort, Ky.–A former Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council Member recently voted to concur on Senate Bill 150, an anti-trans bill, in the Kentucky legislature. Amanda Mays Bledsoe, R-Lexington, voted in...
Anti-Trans Bill Gains Final Passage After Last Minute ‘Trick’ Brings It Back
UPDATE: The House passed the amended SB 150 by a vote of 75-22. The Senate concurred 30-7. The bill will likely become law. Frankfort, Ky.–Kentucky Republicans have revived an...
Anti-trans bill paused in Senate as Republicans split
By Sarah Ladd, Kentucky Lantern FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Senate narrowly voted to postpone consideration of House Bill 470 — after adopting a floor amendment that loosened the controversial bill’s...
It’s Back… State Rep Attempts to Revive Bill Banning Drag Performances in Public Spaces
Frankfort, Ky.–A thought-to-be-dead bill that seeks to ban drag performances from public spaces and establishments open to minors may be making a comeback in the Kentucky Legislature. State Representative...