2018 legislature: Big winners — children in foster care, crime victims; the rest — losers and questions
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The 2018 General Assembly is now history and while there are some obvious winners and…
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Whitney Westerfield: First step for victims’ rights complete, more work to be done in November
Last year in Kentucky there were 23,785 felony cases that resulted in a conviction. In each case, there was a…
Ashlea Christianson: Marsy’s Law becomes first bill to pass in legislature, to appear on ballot this fall
What a great way to start 2018! In just 15 short days, the Kentucky General Assembly worked together in a…
LRC’s Week at the State Capitol: First measure approved by GA is proposed victims’ bill of rights
The first bill passed by both chambers of the General Assembly this year is a measure that will allow voters…
Frankfort this week: Marsy’s Law clears Senate; others followed on rare diseases, organ donors, pets
The General Assembly’s 2018 session passed one of its early milestones this week as the first bill to clear a…
David Ward: Marsy’s Law would have dramatic negative impact on Kentucky’s legal system
If Marsy’s Law – a bill pre-filed in our Legislature is passed, Kentucky citizens will have a chance to weigh…
First day of General Assembly off to bumpy start, facing big issues; Hoover’s role in House uncertain
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The 2018 General Assembly got off to a bumpy start on Tuesday with some lawmakers…
Commentary: Crime victims must have Marsy’s Law to correct imbalance in justice system
By Caroline Ruschell, Marcia Roth and Eileen Recktenwald Special to NKyTribune If you’ve ever watched a crime show on TV…
Letter to the Editor: Sheriff Korzenborn urges legislature to pass Marsy’s Law for victims rights
As Kenton County Sheriff, protecting and serving victims is a responsibility I take seriously. The way Kentucky’s constitution stands today,…
Letter to the Editor: Felicia Davis urges lawmakers to pass Marsy’s Law, to give rights to crime victims
To the Editor: As a survivor of domestic abuse, I know what it is like to feel voiceless and…
Ashlea Christiansen: Marsy’s Law for Kentucky advances, protects rights for crime victims
Two seemingly insignificant hours have the power to change the fate of the many people affected by crime – sexual…
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