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‘Which Side Are You On?’: American protest songs have emboldened social movements for generations, from coal country to Minneapolis
The presence of Department of Homeland Security agents in Minnesota compelled many people there to use songs as a means of protest. Those songs were from secular as well as religious traditions. On Jan. 8, 2026, the day after Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent Jonathan Ross killed Minneapolis resident Renée Good on Portland Avenue,…
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As Jeff Bezos dismantles The Washington Post, 5 regional papers chart a course for survival
The Washington Post’s evisceration at the hands of its billionaire owner, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos, didn’t have to happen. Following months of speculation, the Post cut at least 300 of its 800 journalists on Feb. 4, 2026, drastically reducing its international, local and sports coverage and eliminating its photo department and stand-alone book review…
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Singletary Scholars spread Valentine’s cheer at Golisano Children’s at UK
LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 10, 2026) — During the Service Learning for Singletary Scholars course, first-year students wrote Valentine’s cards and assembled nearly 40 goody bags for patients at Golisano Children’s at UK. Scholars delivered the treats to the patients before Valentine’s Day. The course co-instructors, Tony Colella and Laura Bryan, Ph.D., who is also…
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Senate green lights principal training program bill
Senate green lights principal training program bill February 9, 2026 Sen. Stephen West, R-Paris, speaks Monday on the Senate floor regarding Senate Bill 4. SB 4 would create a training program for new principals in Kentucky. A high-resolution photo can be found here. FRANKFORT — The Senate on Monday unanimously advanced a bill that…
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House approves school bus stop-arm camera bill
House approves school bus stop-arm camera bill February 9, 2026 Rep. David Hale, R-Wellington, speaks on House Bill 7 on the House floor on Monday. The legislation would allow school districts to install stop-arm cameras on school buses. A high-res version as available here. FRANKFORT — A Kentucky House bill geared toward preventing school…
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26-ORD-045 – Elliott Kirby/Department of Corrections
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-045 Date Issued: 2/10/2026 Parties: Elliott Kirby/Department of Corrections Download Full PDF Opinion Content: February 10, 2026 In re: Elliott Kirby/Department of Corrections Summary: The Department of Corrections (“the Department”) did not violate the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it denied a request for a record that does not contain a…
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26-ORD-044 – Tracy’s Landscaping Materials/Franklin County Fiscal Court
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-044 Date Issued: 2/10/2026 Parties: Tracy’s Landscaping Materials/Franklin County Fiscal Court Download Full PDF Opinion Content: February 10, 2026 In re: Tracy’s Landscaping Materials/Franklin County Fiscal Court Summary: The Franklin County Fiscal Court (“Fiscal Court”) initially violated the Open Records Act (“the Act”) by failing to send a written response within five…
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26-ORD-043 – La’Daya Daniels/Kentucky State Police
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-043 Date Issued: 2/10/2026 Parties: La’Daya Daniels/Kentucky State Police Download Full PDF Opinion Content: February 10, 2026 In re: La’Daya Daniels/Kentucky State Police Summary: The Kentucky State Police (“KSP”) did not violate the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it denied a duplicate request for records where the requester failed to show…
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26-ORD-042 – Randy Skaggs/Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-042 Date Issued: 2/10/2026 Parties: Randy Skaggs/Cabinet for Health and Family Services Download Full PDF Opinion Content: February 10, 2026 In re: Randy Skaggs/Cabinet for Health and Family Services Summary: The Cabinet for Health and Family Services (“the Cabinet”) violated the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it failed to respond to…
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26-ORD-041 – Kyle Link/Meade County School District
Opinion Number: 26-ORD-041 Date Issued: 2/10/2026 Parties: Kyle Link/Meade County School District Download Full PDF Opinion Content: February 10, 2026 In re: Kyle Link/Meade County School District Summary: The Meade County School District (“the District”) violated the Open Records Act (“the Act”) when it did not respond to one request and part of another.…