Welcome to the Commonwealth Policy Center

The Commonwealth Policy Center (CPC) is dedicated to preserving the bedrock values of life, religious liberty, marriage, and fiscal responsibility in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. It affirms as stated in the Kentucky Constitution that our civil, political and religious liberties come from God.

To that end, it seeks to educate the general public, work for sound public policies, and influence elections on behalf of conservative candidates.

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From the Blog

2024 Life Is More Than Politics

The elections are behind us and many of you are probably very glad since you’re no longer subjected to continual negative ads. Regardless of how your favored candidates did, it’s important to be reminded that elections aren’t everything. Good leaders and good laws are...

Election Day 2024

Election Day is finally here. If you haven’t voted yet, you have until 6:00 pm today to do so. Many Americans are frustrated with the candidates for president and are refusing to vote. But this is no reason to neglect our civic duty. There are many other important...

Election Officials Bracing for Violence

Election officials in battleground states are preparing for threats of violence tomorrow as America goes to the polls to elect our next President. Bullet-proof glass and barbed wire fencing now surrounds some ballot-counting facilities and election offices. Election...

Latest Opinion Pieces

Speaking the Truth About Amendment 2

For the second time in three years, millions of dollars from outside Kentucky have been spent to confuse voters with misinformation about a ballot measure. This time, it’s Amendment 2 on school choice. As you decide how to vote, remember what Amendment 2 does. It allows Kentucky legislators to explore how the commonwealth can join the 48 other states which allow some form of school choice.

How To Depoliticize Kentucky’s Public Universities

Kentucky’s largest universities were under a legislative microscope on September 17 at a hearing of the Interim Joint Committee on Education in Frankfort. The hearing came on the heels of actions taken by the University of Kentucky and Northern Kentucky University to close their offices for diversity, equity, and inclusion. They’re not alone, as several other institutions have renamed or reorganized their DEI initiatives with less objectionable framing. The legislators interviewed several university presidents about the decision.

Beshear’s Conversion Therapy Executive Order Violates Religious Freedom and the Well-being of Children

Governor Andy Beshear’s executive order banning conversion therapy within the scope of state agencies stirred controversy across the state. And there’s reason for concern, as Governor Beshear roundly condemned “anyone who changes the sexual orientation of a minor.” Among other requirements, Beshear ordered that “The Cabinet for Health and Family Services shall take all actions necessary to prohibit the direct or indirect use of state and federal funds for the practice of conversion therapy on minors, referring a minor for conversion therapy, or extending health benefits coverage for conversion therapy with a minor.”