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...
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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...
Cutting Bourbon Industry Taxes Harms the Communities That Sustain It
Kentucky’s bourbon and spirits industry had a banner year in 2022, with announcements of a record $2.1 billion in new investments. According to the Kentucky Distillers Association (KDA), 2.4 million...
Officials, School Superintendents, Voice Concerns Over Loss of Barrel Tax Revenue
Officials, School Superintendents, Voice Concerns Over Loss of Barrel Tax Revenue By: Jim Brooks Source: Nelson County Gazette
Juvenile Justice Bill Passes House, Would Open Some Minors’ Now-Confidential Records
Juvenile Justice Bill Passes House, Would Open Some Minors’ Now-Confidential Records By: Sarah Ladd Source: Kentucky Lantern
Proposed Bourbon Barrel Tax Cut Would Take Millions From Kentucky’s School Districts, Other Essential Services
Proposed Bourbon Barrel Tax Cut Would Take Millions From Kentucky's School Districts, Other Essential Services By: Tom Lally Source: WHAS 11
Officials Speak out on House Bill 5 Ahead of This Week’s Vote
Officials Speak out on House Bill 5 Ahead of This Week’s Vote By: Nacogdoches Miller Source: The Kentucky Standard
Juvenile Justice Bill to Add Louisville Detention Center Passes House, With More Funding
Juvenile Justice Bill to Add Louisville Detention Center Passes House, With More Funding By: Joe Sonka Source: Courier Journal
Juvenile Justice Bill Passes Kentucky House; Opposition Still Voicing Concerns
Juvenile Justice Bill Passes Kentucky House; Opposition Still Voicing Concerns By: Mark Vanderhoff Source: WLKY
Kentucky Counties Say Bill Proposing Repeal of Distilled Spirits Tax Would Have ‘Devastating’ Impact
Kentucky Counties Say Bill Proposing Repeal of Distilled Spirits Tax Would Have 'Devastating' Impact By: Conroy Delouche Source: WDRB