Outdated labor laws have hampered our fundamental right to join together and negotiate for better wages, benefits and working conditions. That's why we need the Protecting the Right to Organize (PRO) Act, which will empower America's workers and strengthen our democracy.
Senate Republican leadership released proposed maps for Kentucky’s U.S. Congressional Districts and State Senate Districts Tuesday evening.
The maps include dramatic changes to the state’s 1st Congressional District, occupied by James Comer. The map snakes the district starting at the tip of Western Kentucky all the way to Frankfort.
Over the centuries men have tried many ways to silence women — physical and mental abuse, murder, low wages and the favorite of Kentucky male legislators, keeping women barefoot and pregnant.
But none of those are so blatant and so insidious as the current Republican leaders in the Kentucky House who are attempting to redistrict out of office, the majority of incumbent female legislators, including half of the Jefferson County Delegation.
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) – On the eve of the state Legislature going into session, Democratic leaders in the state Senate and House issued several priorities Monday during a Capitol press conference.
The Kentucky General Assembly returns to Frankfort on Tuesday for its 60-workday 2022 y session.
This will be the third year that Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear proposes a state budget and makes other policy recommendations to a legislature controlled by veto-proof Republican majorities who don’t wish to see him re-elected in November 2023.
KY 120 United AFT is a union of professionals that advocates for a high-quality public education along with delivering quality public services that will allow for our Commonwealth to grow and thrive. We are committed to advancing these principles through community engagement, organizing, collective bargaining, and political activism, and especially through the work our members do. Together we are stronger, and every voice matters.
