DEI Committee Hearing

by | Jul 24, 2024 | Blog

A joint committee of the Kentucky General Assembly met last week to learn about diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at Kentucky’s universities. Leaders from NKU and Morehead State downplayed the role of DEI at their schools. But a conservative expert testified...

Biden Drops Out of Presidential Race

by | Jul 23, 2024 | Blog

President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race. He’s now endorsing his Vice President, Kamala Harris, for president. It’s a historical moment. And it’s unprecedented. Never before has a sitting president withdrawn from a campaign after...

Can Christians Criticize Drag Shows?

by | Jul 22, 2024 | Blog

After a church in Lexington closed its doors because of an abuse scandal, a columnist for the Lexington Herald-Leader said that it is hypocrisy for Christians to criticize drag shows when abuse happens within the church. Abuse by spiritual leaders is heinous, and...

Nelson Interviews Brad Wilcox on The Commonwealth Matters

by | Jul 19, 2024 | Media Alert

MEDIA ALERT July 19, 2024 Contact: Richard Nelson (270) 719-1640 / richard@commonwealthpolicy.org Nelson Interview Brad Wilcox on The Commonwealth Matters (Frankfort, KY) – This week’s episode of The Commonwealth Matters podcast features Dr. W. Bradford Wilcox,...

SCOTUS Derails Regulation by Administrative State

by | Jul 19, 2024 | Blog

One of the most important Supreme Court rulings in recent history was handed down last month. The Court reversed the Chevron doctrine. This was a 1984 ruling had allowed federal agencies to use what they called “reasonable” interpretations of laws passed by Congress...

The Supreme Court Upholds Ban on Homeless Encampments

by | Jul 18, 2024 | Blog

The Supreme Court has ruled that cities can ban people from sleeping in public places. The six conservative justices sided with an Oregon city, noting the dramatic negative effects of camping on both public safety and the homeless themselves. The Court also said that...

Kentucky Receives Applications for Cannabis Business Licenses

by | Jul 17, 2024 | Blog

As of July 1, Kentucky businesses can apply for a license to sell medical cannabis. There will be a lottery system which will choose 48 businesses from different parts of the state. Supporters claim that medical cannabis will provide needed relief to sick Kentuckians....

Trump Survives Assassination Attempt

by | Jul 16, 2024 | Blog

Former President Trump survived an assassination attempt after a gunman shot at him at a rally in Pennsylvania. The bullet only grazed his ear, but one man was killed while guarding his family. Two others were seriously wounded. If the bullet had not veered by an...

Ky Overdose Deaths Decrease

by | Jul 15, 2024 | Blog

Drug overdose deaths in Kentucky are decreasing. This is the second year in a row. But the numbers are still high. Last year, 2,100 died from overdoses, mostly related to fentanyl. Kentucky’s drug policy leader Van Ingram says Narcan is one reason for the...

Should Women Be Subject to the Draft?

by | Jul 12, 2024 | Blog

The U.S. House and Senate are considering legislation to automatically register women in the Selective Service. Men between the ages of 18 and 25 are required to register for the draft, but never before have women been subject to this law. And this is for good...