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Ashley Spalding

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Report

Facts Don’t Support Economic Argument for Proposed Federal Prison in Letcher County 

In the wake of last year’s devastating eastern Kentucky floods, the federal government reintroduced a previously defeated proposal to build...

Ashley Spalding, Jason Bailey and Dustin Pugel | May 19, 2023

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Analysis

House Bill 3 Proposes Harmful, Regressive Policy Changes to Kentucky’s Juvenile System

A robust body of research shows that locking kids behind bars harms their mental and physical well-being, gets in the way of their education, makes them more likely to be...

Ashley Spalding and Pam Thomas | March 7, 2023

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Analysis

SB 225 Proposes Much-Needed Changes to Kentucky’s Persistent Felony Offender (PFO) Law 

For the last 40 years, Kentucky’s persistent felony offender (PFO) law has added decades to prison sentences of convicted Kentuckians, contributing significantly to Kentucky's much-too high incarceration rate. Advocates have...

Kaylee Raymer and Ashley Spalding | March 6, 2023

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Op-Ed

Lawmakers Should Help Our Kids, Not Lock More Up in Failing Juvenile System

All children deserve a chance to succeed, even those who’ve made mistakes. But when we emphasize detention over the supports that we know make a difference for kids, their ability...

Ashley Spalding | February 28, 2023

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Analysis

Ailing Juvenile System Needs Investment and Care, Not Harsher Penalties

The bipartisan working group on Kentucky’s Department of Juvenile Justice (DJJ) wrapped up last week, and the legislature heads back into session tomorrow. There are several key issues to keep...

Ashley Spalding and Pam Thomas | February 6, 2023

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Op-Ed

The Devastating Economic Harms of Banning Abortion in Kentucky

Abortion is on the ballot in Kentucky this year, and the harmful implications of Amendment 2 would reach deep into the lives, health and security of Kentucky families. The amendment...

Ashley Spalding | November 3, 2022

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Statement: Student Debt Cancellation Will Help Hundreds of Thousands of Kentuckians

Today, President Biden announced the cancellation of up to $10,000 of student debt for borrowers with federal loans. An additional $10,000 – for a total of up to $20,000 – will...

Ashley Spalding | August 24, 2022

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Op-Ed

Inadequate State Funding Leaves Kentucky Teachers With Meager Raises

After enduring years of stagnant salaries and slashed benefits, every teacher and school employee in Kentucky needed a significant raise this year. Paying school workers adequately not only allows them...

Ashley Spalding | August 23, 2022

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Analysis

Most Kentucky Teachers and School Staff Start Year Without Meaningful Raises

Stagnant salaries are contributing to a growing teacher shortage in Kentucky and across the nation, as the school year begins in many areas of the state. An inadequate number of...

Ashley Spalding, Dustin Pugel and Pam Thomas | August 10, 2022

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Analysis

What the New Climate and Health Legislation Will Mean for Kentucky

President Biden on Tuesday signed new legislation that takes critical steps toward addressing the climate crisis, improves access to affordable health care, creates jobs in clean energy and puts downward...

Ashley Spalding and Dustin Pugel | August 7, 2022

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