Kimberly & Doug cover a couple of breaking KY political news stories: some national news in the Trump v McConnell GOP power struggle, and developments around the 2023 statewide elections, as well as a big win by Andy Barr, who won a legislative victory, fueled by a personal tragedy. The Colonels then welcome back UK law professor and democracy expert, Joshua Douglas, who joins Doug and Aaron for a discussion about the state of Kentucky’s democracy. And, we wrap up with an important call to action.
More statewide elections w/ Prof. Joshua Douglas
News in the Trump v McConnell power struggle; developments around the 2023 statewide elections; and a big win by Andy Barr; Then, UK law professor and democracy expert, Joshua Douglas, for a discussion about the state of Kentucky’s democracy. And, we wrap up with an important call to action.
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The Wrap for Thursday, 3/28/24
Lots of KYGA news, of course – but a few other tasty treats as well.
Kentucky state budget bill clears legislature, heads to Beshear
The final budget bill outlines $30 billion of state government spending over the next two years, with Republicans lauding it as a historic investment in Kentucky education and Democrats criticizing it as falling too short.
The Kentucky General Assembly passes the ‘Safer Kentucky’ Act
Democrats made their final impassioned pleas against the tough-on-crime legislation as it made final passage through the Kentucky General Assembly, until Republicans moved to limit debate.
JCPS busing changes and legislative update
Robert goes solo this week to discuss potential changes to the JCPS busing scheme and gives a few legislative updates in the waning days before the veto period.