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Criminal Justice

Analysis

Expungement Bill Is a Highlight, But Deeper Commitment to Criminal Justice Reform Missing from Session

Overall the criminal justice bills that passed in the 2019 General Assembly will not move Kentucky forward in addressing its...

Ashley Spalding | March 29, 2019

Analysis

SB 57 an Important Step to Expand Felony Expungement

SB 57, which is scheduled for a vote in the House tomorrow, would take another modest but important step toward making it easier for Kentuckians with a record to get...

Ashley Spalding | March 11, 2019

Analysis

Kentucky Has Much to Learn from Other States on Criminal Justice Reform

Advocates for criminal justice reform in Kentucky hope to see effective and much-needed bail reform in the upcoming legislative session. But without other changes focused on reducing the number of...

Ashley Spalding | January 30, 2019

Op-Ed

Building a Kentucky Economy That Works for Everyone

This op-ed ran in the State Journal on December 20, 2018. Kids aren't the only ones with wish lists this time of year. As Kentucky heads into the 2019 legislative...

Anna Baumann | December 20, 2018

Report

An Economic Agenda for a Thriving Commonwealth

Executive Summary The way to build a prosperous Kentucky is to create thriving communities that unlock potential in our people. Every Kentuckian — no matter where they come from, their...

Kentucky Center for Economic Policy | August 22, 2018

Analysis

What Happened With Criminal Justice This Session

In January, lawmakers headed into the 2018 Kentucky General Assembly with information about and the need to address the state’s rapidly growing inmate population and corrections costs; our status as...

Ashley Spalding | April 19, 2018

Op-Ed

Legislative Session Was About Shift and Shaft

The 2018 Kentucky General Assembly featured larger throngs of protestors than any session in recent memory. Thousands of Kentuckians trekked to Frankfort to stand up to an agenda they saw...

Jason Bailey | April 19, 2018

Fact Sheet

Fact Sheet: HB 169 “Gang” Bill is Not an Evidence-Based Approach

House Bill 169 is not a data-driven solution to gang violence prevention. Research shows such an approach does not reduce violent crime, could intensify gang activity and would likely disproportionately...

Ashley Spalding | March 27, 2018

Op-Ed

If You Hate Gangs, Don’t Support this Bill

No one wants to see Kentucky’s young people drawn into gangs. But to prevent that from happening, we need evidence-based strategies that help people make better choices and strengthen communities....

Ashley Spalding | March 20, 2018

Analysis

Four Main Ways House Criminal Justice Bill Creates Savings

The criminal justice reform bill that follows recommendations from the state’s Criminal Justice Policy Assessment Council, House Bill 396, is scheduled to be heard in committee this week. Supporters of...

Ashley Spalding | February 27, 2018

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Criminal Justice News

1 KY Jailer Concerned Over Proposed Budget Cuts, Policy Expert Weighs In

2 Criminal Justice Reform Coalition Pushing for Changes in 2021 Legislative Session

3 Federal Ruling Allows Inmates to Get a COVID-19 Stimulus Check. But Time Is Running Out.

4 State’s Incarceration Rate Remains Among Highest: Group

5 Meet the Groups Bailing Louisville Protesters and Others From Jail. What They Want Is Reform

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The Experts

Banning No-Knock Warrants Is an Important First Step in Addressing Police Violence Through Demilitarization

Carmen Mitchell

Defeating the Pandemic and Building a Robust Recovery: A Preview of the Budget of the Commonwealth

Ashley Spalding

Any Action on Proliferating Slot Machines Must Raise Artificially Low Tax Rate

Pam Thomas

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