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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President Biden Pardons Son, Hunter

President Biden assured the American people over and over that he wouldn't pardon his son Hunter, who was convicted of tax and gun crimes earlier this year. Biden shocked many by going back on his word and issuing a full pardon. Even some Democrats are calling Biden...

Will Trump Nominee Dismantle Dept. of Education?

Donald Trump is making appointments to fill his cabinet quickly. He recently nominated Linda McMahon to serve as his Secretary of Education. McMahon is the former CEO of WWE Wrestling and head of the Small Business Administration. Earlier this year, Trump vowed to cut...

Latest Opinion Pieces

JCPS Diversity, Equity, and Poverty Department Fosters Division in District

Last week, the Chief Equity Officer for Jefferson County Public Schools, Dr. John Marshall, made a post on the social media platform X which warned black students that they should not expect fair treatment from most white people. He said, “Regardless of the rooms, meetings, classes, etc., you’re in, know THE MAJORITY of whites could care less about you & have no issues harming you.”

Voter Anger, Democratic Policy Priorities Could Tip Election to Trump

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.

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.