Sixth Circuit appeals court upholds constitutionality requiring ultrasound for expectant mothers
A Sixth Circuit federal appeals court, in a 2-1 vote, has upheld the constitutionality of House Bill 2 (2017) which…
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Bill Straub: Here come the judges — and, thank the Constitution, they have important role in democracy
WASHINGTON – Gov. Matt “Yosemite Sam’’ Bevin appears to have a bit of a problem with the U.S. Constitution, at…
Kentucky’s Gary Gentry behind promotion of new Christian movie, ‘Unplanned,’ now at theaters
By Tom Stultz Kentucky Today GREENVILLE, S.C. (KT) – Kentuckian Gary Gentry feels passionately about his vital role in promoting…
General Assembly comes to close, passing over 200 bills including, school safety, no tobacco in schools
The General Assembly’s 2019 session came to a close Thursday evening, capping off a session in which lawmakers approved a…
Legislature passes four abortion bills in last days of session; judge blocks one hours after Bevin signs it
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Since Republicans took complete control of Kentucky lawmaking in 2016, the General Assembly has…
Richard Nelson: Little-known organizations, like KY’s faith-based pregnancy care centers, have big impact
More often than not there are enterprises within our communities that we know nothing about. But when little-known organizations have…
A look at some of the new laws passed during the Kentucky General Assembly 2018 regular session
The Kentucky General Assembly’s 2018 regular session ended Saturday evening, capping off a session in which lawmakers approved the state’s…
ACLU files lawsuit to challenge new Kentucky law banning dilation and evacuation abortion method
The American Civil Liberties Union Wednesday filed suit on behalf of Kentucky abortion providers to challenge a state law banning…
This week in Frankfort: Pension bill delayed as it’s sent back to committee; other bills in the works
Capitol observers have been tuned in for months to find out what form lawmakers’ public pension reform plans might take…
Bevin administration scales back effort to close down Kentucky’s last remaining abortion clinic
Gov. Matt Bevin has scaled back his effort to close Kentucky’s only abortion clinic, agreeing to renew its license until…
Bill Straub: Planned Parenthood provides important service and Republicans can’t make that go away
WASHINGTON – For years, right-wing lawmakers in Washington and Frankfort have been pursuing Planned Parenthood in the same way Wile…
Richard Nelson: An unforgettable experience outside Kentucky’s last remaining abortion clinic
Have you ever gone to an event expecting one thing only to find out that it was something entirely different?…
Bill Straub: Limiting debate not their finest hour as Republicans exert new muscle in Frankfort
WASHINGTON – There’s an old story – much too good to fact check – about Earl K. Long, who became…
State Senate passes bill prohibiting abortions after 20 or more weeks of pregnancy; goes to House
The state Senate Thursday approved legislation that would prohibit a woman from having an abortion in Kentucky if she is…
Bill Straub: Kentucky legislators, governor repeating tired, predictable efforts to limit women’s rights
WASHINGTON – For the record, I’ve never had an abortion. If history is any indication it’s unlikely I will have…
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