Press Releases

The Commonwealth Policy Center (CPC) welcomes members of the Kentucky General Assembly back to Frankfort on January 6 for the first day of the 2026 Regular Session.

Yesterday, Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed HB 90, which clarified what abortion is and what it isn’t.

On Thursday, the Kentucky State legislature clarified the definition of abortion under state law.

The Kentucky State Legislature reconvened on February 4 in Frankfort and several legislators introduced bills to bolster religious liberty.

On Tuesday, January 7, 2025, the State House introduced legislation that would expand casino gambling in Kentucky.

The Commonwealth Policy Center applauds the Kentucky House of Representatives’ decisive vote in favor of House Bill 1, lowering the state income tax to 3.5%.

The Commonwealth Policy Center applauds the Biden Administration’s decision to withdraw its controversial Title IX rules, which would have overturned state and local policies to protect women’s sports and female-only spaces in public schools.

The Commonwealth Policy Center condemned a racist post on the social media platform X made by Dr. John Marshall, Chief Equity Officer of Jefferson County Public Schools.

The Commonwealth Policy Center opposes the ACLU’s lawsuit to overturn Kentucky’s strong protection of unborn life.

The Commonwealth Policy Center responded to Gov. Andy Beshear’s executive order banning so-called conversion therapy. Many question whether it is even happening in Kentucky. CPC Executive Director Richard Nelson is dedicated to preserving the health and well-being of children but calls the order harmful. “This really isn’t about some kind of abusive practice as much as it’s about the ability of parents to teach their kids moral boundaries and healthy sexual ethics.”