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This week, Doug and Dr. Clardy discuss the breaking Kentucky political news of the weak, including an update on political spending for the upcoming primaries, a conversation about education spending and teacher pay in the Commonwealth and then we’ll take a look at the big political donors behind Rand Paul and Kentucky's upcoming elections with Kentucky Lantern reporter and Kentucky Journalism Hall of Fame member, Tom Loftus. We then close out with a critical call to action urging EVERYONE to vote on Frankfort's worst law of the 2024 session. #KYGA24


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NEWS OF THE WEAK:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbdK6a7svp4


https://forwardky.com/heres-the-finances-for-12-competitive-primaries/?ref=the-weekly-update-newsletter

https://www.wdrb.com/news/louisvilles-longtime-state-rep-mary-lou-marzian-withdraws-from-may-primary/article_a384f92c-aebf-11ec-b006-573a6a768502.html


https://kentuckylantern.com/2024/05/02/kentucky-falls-to-41st-in-average-teacher-pay/



https://www.wkyt.com/2024/05/08/both-sides-speak-out-after-fcps-work-session-sparks-controversy/?outputType=amp




https://kentuckylantern.com/2024/04/05/republican-party-of-kentucky-building-fund-hits-2-9-million-with-horse-racing-interests-help/


CALL TO ACTION: We can't vote IN Frankfort, but help Progress Kentucky vote ON Frankfort - which law of the 2024 session was the WORST? So many bad bills, we need your help to pick the WORST.

https://bit.ly/bad-ky-bills


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Aaron, Kimberly & Chris moderate a conversation with four of the Democratic candidates campaigning to take on Andy Barr in November. Watch and VOTE MAY 21!

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Randy Cravens
https://randycravens.com/


Todd Kelly
https://www.kellyincongress2024.com/


Jonathan Richardson


Shauna Rudd
www.shauna4congress.com



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Aaron and Doug cover a few national news stories with KY connections, including how a Supreme Court case from Oregon could potentially impact our political landscape. Then we've got the deep dive into our list of the very worst bills of the legislature, which we’re going to let YOU VOTE to pick the actual worst legislation of the session,  then we close with our Earth Week call to action.

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NEWS OF THE WEAK:

Bad Bill Tracker: https://bit.ly/PKBBB

VOTE on the WORST bad bill: https://bit.ly/bad-ky-bills

https://kentuckylantern.com/2024/04/19/undercurrent-of-racism-propelled-this-legislative-session/

https://www.wlky.com/article/teens-charged-felonies-adult-court-kentucky-senate-bill-20/46808116


https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/ky-general-assembly/2024/03/13/school-choice-bill-passes-kentucky-house-after-tense-debate/72959699007/

https://www.kentucky.com/opinion/op-ed/article287620740.html


https://kypolicy.org/budget-agreement-maintains-modest-spending-for-education-and-other-needs-despite-funds-available-to-do-more/

https://kentuckylantern.com/2024/01/23/kentucky-house-passes-bill-limiting-power-of-louisvilles-air-pollution-authority/

https://linknky.com/politics/2024/02/12/kentucky-pro-life-school-choice-reproductive-rights/


VOTE: https://bit.ly/bad-ky-bills


https://www.wdrb.com/news/us-supreme-court-decision-could-affect-how-louisville-other-cities-address-homelessness/article_3a7e7680-00e1-11ef-9e26-ab3f6af85003.html

https://www.kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=AttorneyGeneral&prId=1557

https://x.com/katieporteroc/status/1781009637321421146

CALL TO ACTION:

Speak up for rooftop solar!
https://www.k4ed.org/lge-ku.html




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Nate and Doug dig in on the details of the final days of the GA. We won some (we did!), we lost some (obv), and we held our ground on some. w/Sine Die in the rear view mirror we check in on how much damage was done to on critical issues such as criminalizing homelessness and ballooning prison populations in a state that ALREADY locks up a higher percentage of our population than any democratic nation on earth - we then check in with returning guest, friend of the show, Tamarra Wieder, Kentucky State Director with Planned Parenthood Alliance Advocates -  hear her update on how the session weighed in on reproductive freedom and abortion rights -  then we close with our call to action.

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NEWS OF THE WEAK:
Bad Bill Tracker is UPDATE and FINALIZED https://bit.ly/PKBBB



https://kentuckylantern.com/2024/04/16/kentucky-republicans-and-democrats-prepare-to-face-off-on-school-choice-amendment/

https://www.wlky.com/article/gov-beshear-vetoes-housing-bill-section-8-kentucky/60101245https://www.wlky.com/article/teens-charged-felonies-adult-court-kentucky-senate-bill-20/46808116https://kentuckylantern.com/2024/04/15/stripped-of-controversial-amendment-momnibus-piggybacks-on-another-bill-wins-house-ok/

VOTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE::::: 4pm - Monday, April 22nd There are competitive primaries around the state - House Districts the 29th, 46, the 56th, the 93rd! Register (or check and update your registration) and GO VOTE on May 21st!  https://vrsws.sos.ky.gov/ovrweb/



INTERVIEW: Tamarra Wieder, Planned Parenthood Alliance Action
https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/

PP's KY Legislature Accountability Page: https://www.plannedparenthoodaction.org/planned-parenthood-alliance-advocates/legislative-session/kentucky/kentucky-legislative-session-2024



CALL TO ACTION:
URGE THE GOVERNOR TO VETO SB 191… from League of Women Voters of KY ACTION ALERT: Ask Governor Beshear to VETO SB 191 https://bit.ly/3UnFomL

SB 191 on postsecondary incentive funding was amended and passed on the very last day of the session. The amended language now says results for students from underrepresented minority groups cannot be considered when those dollars are distributed to Kentucky’s public universities and community and technical colleges.
SB 191 was a constructive bill until this amendment was added, but the amendment process happened far too late and far too fast to allow public input. The resulting bill weakens higher education’s efforts to ensure that students of all backgrounds are fully welcomed and empowered in public higher education.
Take action here: https://bit.ly/3UnFomL



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Aaron and Chris share legislative updates as #KYGA24 gears up for the final two days of law makin' and veto overridin'. Then they check in with Erin Marshall, the single mom who has launched an exciting campaign taking on Jamie Comer in Kentucky's first congressional district. Listen in to hear why she's running, what she hopes to accomplish, and most importantly, how YOU can help her campaign.

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NEWS OF THE WEAK:

https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/beshear-vetoes-sweeping-anti-crime-bill-along-with-parts-of-state-budget/

https://kentuckylantern.com/2024/04/07/hb-509-would-destroy-kentuckys-long-tradition-of-open-government-and-beshear-knows-it/


https://x.com/AmyeBensenhaver/status/1777337719330418755

https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article287292945.html



INTERVIEW: Erin Marshall, candidate for KY-1

https://www.erinforky.com/


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Episode 157 was produced by the newbie, still-learning, but definitely-appreciated, Connor Nagel

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Nate, Doug and Dr. Clardy cover updates from the KYGA24 then interview Adam Moore, candidate for Kentucky House District 45, before wrapping up with a veto-themed call to action.



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NEWS OF THE WEAK:

WORST BILLS OF KYGA24 is live, and being updated every day until the end of the Session!  

https://bit.ly/PKBBB





SB 16 https://kentuckylantern.com/2024/04/01/group-alleges-hidden-camera-video-reveals-cruelty-in-chicken-production-in-kentucky/


HB 509 https://kyopengov.org/blog/hb-509-sponsor-remains-determined-secure-passage-devastating-open-records-bill


Momnibus picks up some unfortunate baggage https://kentuckylantern.com/2024/03/28/momnibus-takes-on-controversial-baggage-on-road-through-kentucky-senate/



INTERVIEW: Adam Moore, candidate KY 45

https://www.kydeservesmoore.com/



CALL TO ACTION: Urge the Governor to Veto SB 2 & SB 16 (see above) and the Coal Protection Act SB 349
https://governor.ky.gov/Contact-Us

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Episode 156 was produced by the amazing, adored, Annabel Nagel



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