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The Democrat signed an executive order blocking the discredited practice Wednesday morning in Frankfort surrounded by mental health and LGBTQ+ advocates, along with some lawmakers who have tried to pass legislation banning it. Beshear’s executive order specifically prohibits state or federal funds from going to conversion therapy for minors, along with allowing licensing boards…

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Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is expected to ban conversion therapy via executive order Wednesday, per an announcement from his office. A brief media advisory sent out Tuesday evening said Beshear would “take action to protect Kentucky youth.” Beshear plans on signing the executive order at 10 a.m. Wednesday in the State Capitol Rotunda in…

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Yes, there’s a presidential race on the ballot this November. Yes, and the vast majority of Kentucky’s state legislature seats are also on the ballot. Oh, and yes, there are also scores of local school board races across the state. Maybe some other local races or decisions, depending on where you live. But we…

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So, you might have already heard a thing or two (or maybe fifteen) about Amendment 2 in Kentucky. And, no, not the 2022 version of Amendment 2, which dealt with abortion. (I don’t know what it is about Kentucky making their controversial proposed constitutional amendments the second one on the ballot, but I don’t…

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Kentucky voters will have a slate of local, state and federal races — yes, hello, presidential race! — to vote on when they head to the polls this fall. But, among a whole lot of names, there will be two chunks of text to read through and decide on. Those will be the two…

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photos by Jon Cherry for Queer Kentucky So, um, not sure if y’all heard, but apparently Gov. Andy Beshear might be the next Vice President of the United States. It isn’t a done deal yet. But he’s allegedly one of a handful of folks being vetted to be current Vice President Kamala Harris’ running…
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Lexington, KY — As the Urban Growth Management Advisory Committee continues to discuss the potential expansion of Lexington’s urban growth boundary, various perspectives are emerging that highlight the complexities of the issue. The committee, which is tasked with identifying between 2,700 and 5,000 acres for potential expansion, has identified three main areas for consideration.…
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LEXINGTON, Ky. — The recent Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council discussions on their proposed new seating chart have sparked a public debate among councilmembers. The issue came to the forefront during a Council Rules and Procedures subcommittee report-out during Tuesday’s General Government & Planning Committee meeting. A source with knowledge of council operations reported that…