Policy

House Democrats Target “Extremist Republicans” With Abortion-Related Ads

The Kentucky House Democratic caucus has begun running ads against Republicans this fall that, they say hold extremist views on abortion. The ads are targeting numerous candidates and incumbents including Reps. Dan Fister, Jason Nemes, Jonathan Dixon, and Ken Fleming. Democrats are also targeting multiple GOP candidates including Steven Doan, Stephanie Dietz, Emily Callaway, Jared...

Bill Dieruf Responds to Greenberg Campaign Ad on Abortion

After dodging questions on abortion access and being targeted with a campaign ad Republican candidate for Louisville mayor Bill Dieruf is now clarifying his position on the issue. At the end of September Democratic candidate for Louisville mayor Craig Greenberg went on the air in Jefferson County with an ad attacking Dieruf for avoiding questions...

Call for Nominations: Kentucky Fried Politics Power Brokers

Kentucky Fried Politics is now accepting nominations for this year’s class of power brokers. Power comes in many forms and facets and there are many people with their hands on the levers of control in Kentucky, do you know who they are? Categories of power brokers in Kentucky include lobbyists, staffers, political and or campaign...

Craig Greenberg Issues Plan to Improve Louisville; Dieruf Claims The Ideas and Phrasing are His

The Democratic and Republican candidates for Louisville mayor are busy issuing plans and pointing fingers as the campaigns zero in on Election Day. Democratic nominee Craig Greenberg offered his Day One priorities focusing on making Louisville’s communities safe. Greenberg’s plan includes a crackdown on illegal guns, fully staffing LMPD, prioritizing solving violent crimes, implementing emergency...

Tyler Childers Reps Charles Booker; Treasurer Ball Violates Open Records Act & More in KFP 4 Pack

Fifteen-thousand people in Louisa, Kentucky, took in an evening of music at Septemberfest headlined by Tyler Childers on Saturday. The massively successful singer-songwriter performed wearing a Charles Booker t-shirt, garnering a little more exposure for the ‘Hood to Holler’ Author and Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate. Treasurer Ball Violates Open Records Act The Lexington Herald-Leader...

Gov. Andy Beshear Endorses Democratic Challenger to Thomas Massie

Gov. Andy Beshear is endorsing the Democratic 4th District Congressional challenger to incumbent Republican Thomas Massie. Beshear offered his endorsement of Matthew Lehman in Covington, Kentucky, on Tuesday, according to LINKnky. The Democratic governor focused much of his remarks around the Brent Spence Bridge and Congressman Massie’s ‘no’ vote against the infrastructure bill which could...

Gov. Beshear Joins Lawmakers to Sign $212 Million Relief Package to Help Flood-Damaged Eastern Kentucky Rebuild Over Next 6 Months

NEWS RELEASE: Gov. Andy Beshear joined state lawmakers in the Capitol Rotunda to sign a nearly $212.7 million relief package that will provide critical help over the next six months to Eastern Kentucky communities devastated by the deadly flooding that began July 26. The Governor called a special session earlier this week after working with...

Gov. Beshear, Legislative Leaders Announce $212 Million to Help Flood-Damaged Eastern Kentucky Rebuild Over Next 6 Months

FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 24, 2022) – Following his call for a special legislative session to speed relief to Eastern Kentucky, Gov. Andy Beshear today joined state lawmakers in the Capitol Rotunda to announce a plan to spend $212.7 million over the next six months to help rebuild communities devastated by the deadly flooding that began July...

Planned Parenthood Backs Craig Greenberg in Louisville Mayoral Election

Planned Parenthood Action KY is endorsing Democratic candidate for Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg. Greenberg has promised not to use the Louisville Metro Police Department to enforce an abortion ban in Louisville. “Planned Parenthood Action KY is on the front lines in the fight to restore and protect reproductive rights in Kentucky. I am honored to...