Jason Glass Resignation

by | Aug 7, 2023 | Blog

Embattled Kentucky Department of Education Commissioner Jason Glass turned in his resignation. Glass said that SB 150 was one of the main reasons: “I do not wish to be part of implementing the dangerous and unconstitutional anti-LGBTQI law that the Legislature passed...

Pope Francis Controversial Choice for Synod

by | Aug 4, 2023 | Blog

This year and next, the Vatican will host representatives from around the world to discuss how to increase collaboration and gospel mission within the Roman Catholic Church. Participants were selected by Pope Francis. But one is raising eyebrows. Father James Martin...

Pray for New Louisville Police Chief

by | Aug 3, 2023 | Blog

Louisville Metro Police Department has a new chief, and her task is daunting. Jacquelyn Gwinn-Villaroel was LMPD’s interim chief until two weeks ago, when Mayor Craig Greenberg selected her to permanently remain in the position. The department is in turmoil:...

Does Jason Aldean’s Hit Promote Vigilantism?

by | Aug 2, 2023 | Blog

Violent crime is sadly common in many American cities, and country music star Jason Aldean is in the news for his top of the charts song, “Try That In a Small Town.” Aldean laments over crime and disrespect of law enforcement and says that the chaos happening in many...

Covington Independent School Board Implements SB 150

by | Aug 1, 2023 | Press Releases

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Covington Independent School Board Implements SB 150Date: August 1, 2023Contact: Cole Cuzick – cole@commonwealthpolicy.org (Covington, KY) – Yesterday, the Covington Independent School Board implemented Senate Bill 150 by a vote of 3-1 with...

Looking Out for the Vulnerable

by | Aug 1, 2023 | Blog

The federal government under the direction of the Biden administration is expanding what it calls privacy protections for Americans who try to get an abortion, but some states are pushing back. 19 Republican attorneys general, including Kentucky’s Daniel Cameron,...

‘Utah Family Miracle’

by | Jul 31, 2023 | Blog

Something is happening in Utah that the rest of the nation is noticing. The state ranks first in both economic growth and well-being (which includes physical health, work environment, and happiness). Their success is attributed to strong family life. 55% of Utah...

Beshear Resists Audit of Mishandled Funds

by | Jul 28, 2023 | Opinion Pieces

Controversy is brewing around the Beshear Administration regarding disaster relief funds being sent to people not affected by the 2021 tornados in West Kentucky and the 2022 floods in Eastern Kentucky. In February, several Kentuckians unaffected by the disasters...

Defense Bill Takes Aim at Social Activism

by | Jul 28, 2023 | Blog

Earlier this month, Congressional Republicans passed the annual defense authorization bill, but it does more than fund our military. The measure ends funding for soldiers seeking abortions, prevents transgender procedures on soldiers, limits DEI programs, and bans the...

SB 150 Upheld

by | Jul 27, 2023 | Blog

SB 150 is now “fully in force.” This is the embattled bill passed earlier this year by the Kentucky legislature that protects gender dysphoric children from puberty blockers and sex change surgery. Judge David Hale, who blocked the bill, reversed course in light of a...

Louisville coffee shops are unionizing and striking

by | Jul 26, 2023 | Blog

Last Monday, several Louisville coffee shops weren’t open for business as usual. That’s because employees at Sunergos Coffee and Starbucks recently unionized. They organized a one-day strike to protest low wages and working conditions. Both Starbucks and...