Sylvia Goodman
Capitol ReporterSylvia is Kentucky Public Radio's Capitol reporter. Email her at sgoodman@lpm.org.
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After the courts struck down a couple legislative attempts at “school choice” measures, some lawmakers are asking Kentucky voters to change the constitution. Amendment 2 would allow public dollars to fund private and charter education instead of being reserved solely for public education.
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Kentucky joins a dozen other states and Washington D.C. suing TikTok, saying the social media company targeted and knowingly addicted youth in each state to the platform.
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The Communications Workers of America ended their 30-day strike against AT&T in nine southeastern states Sunday, with members returning to work Monday.
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European Union ambassador Jovita Neliupšienė discusses the EU’s role and investments in Kentucky’s economy and how states can help further the union's sustainability goals.
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Several of the most high-profile GOP bills of the Kentucky legislative session this year looked like they would make it over the finish line before falling flat just ahead of the Democratic governor’s veto period.
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Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell is an institution in Kentucky. He has been the Senate leader for his party since 2007. And state political leaders say his leadership has helped Kentucky.
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A Republican lawmaker has narrowed legislation to regulate “adult-oriented businesses” in Kentucky after meeting with a drag performer, but LGBTQ+ advocates remain concerned.
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A bill that would require students to participate in a “moment of silence” has passed in the Kentucky House of Representatives. Opponents say it’s school prayer by another name.
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A Kentucky bill to compensate people who were incarcerated for crimes they did not commit unanimously passed out of the House Judiciary committee on Wednesday.
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The so-called “Momnibus” bill would bolster maternal health in the state by improving insurance coverage for pregnant people, expanding mental health services and increasing access to educational services.