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
WKU Teaching DEI
Two years ago, the state of Kentucky banned DEI policies in higher education. But a recent undercover investigation by Accuracy in Media found that Western Kentucky University is defying the law. Undercover footage shows staff at WKU admitting they still have DEI...
NY Violates Nuns’ Religous Freedom
For over a century, the Dominican Sisters of Hawthorne have provided dignified care to the terminally ill at a nursing home in New York. Now, a New York state law threatens to force the nuns to violate their deeply held religious convictions and use "preferred...
Senator’s Shady Campaign Contributions
Public trust is essential for good government in our Commonwealth, but a recent report raises serious questions about conflicts of interest in questionable income sources for one lawmaker. State Senator Julie Raque Adams received $80,500 from a nonprofit she leads...
Latest Opinion Pieces
Will Lawmakers Protect KY Kids Against Social Media Exploitation?
The Kentucky State House passed a bill restricting social media use for kids 15 and younger on March 9. The bill is now stalled in the State Senate. Perhaps a landmark legal ruling last week against Meta, which found them guilty of persistently violating New Mexico’s consumer protection laws, will jar it loose.
HB1: Friend or Foe of Public Education?
My wife and I have two daughters. Over the years, we have tried public school, private Christian school, and homeschooling. To be honest, there were strengths and weaknesses in all those options. That is why I believe parents have both the right and the responsibility to weigh those options and choose the educational path that is best for their children.
Making Kentucky Safer for Children
Of the nearly 800 bills introduced in the 2026 General Assembly session, the thread of child protection runs through several. These bills also indicate a new and dangerous technological universe inhabited by kids that has necessitated such protections in the first place.