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Kentucky Rep. Joni Jenkins: Why I'm Retiring After Redistricting
State Rep. Joni Jenkins in action at the Kentucky Capitol.Photo courtesy of LRC Public Information Last week on the floor of the Kentucky House of Representatives, a Republican colleague stopped me and asked, “So, you’re throwing in the towel?” He was referring to my recent announcement that I had withdrawn my filing papers and would retire at the end of the year. I replied that, under the new redistricting map, minorities would make up more than half of my legislative district.
Kentucky’s past legislative session showed alarming trend toward government secrecy
Rep. Joni Jenkins Legislative Research Commission For most of us who saw the horrifying video of George Floyd’s murder, former Officer Derek Chauvin’s recent guilty verdict was not a surprise. One chilling question was left unanswered, though: Would Officer Chauvin have been charged, much less convicted, if the public never saw that video or knew of his name? Sadly, I don’t think he would. This is not an idle matter.
Opinion: Ky. legislature doing little to be transparent
For most of us who saw the horrifying video of George Floyd’s murder, the conviction of former Minneapolis Police Officer Derek Chauvin was not a surprise. One chilling question was left unanswered, though: Would Chauvin have been charged, much less convicted, if the public never saw that video or knew of his name? Sadly, I don’t think he would. This is not an idle matter.
Would Derek Chauvin have been charged and convicted in Kentucky?
For most of us who saw the horrifying video of George Floyd’s murder, former officer Derek Chauvin’s recent guilty verdict was not a surprise. One chilling question was left unanswered, though: Would officer Chauvin have been charged, much less convicted, if the public never saw that video or knew of his name? Sadly, I don’t think he would. This is not an idle matter.
Legislation to combat neonatal abstinence syndrome good for mothers, newborns
How opioid addiction is changing health care at the University of Kentucky The opioid abuse epidemic is changing the way the University of Kentucky provides health care as it tries to contain costs and save lives. By Up Next The opioid abuse epidemic is changing the way the University of Kentucky provides health care as it tries to contain costs and save lives. By The Kentucky General Assembly is dedicated to making Kentucky the gold standard in how we approach the most vulnerable children.
Democrats say Bevin is trying to withhold health care from Kentuckians
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Senator’s doublespeak on government intrusion
We have come to the regrettable conclusion as legislators in the Kentucky House of Representatives that shocking, offensive and, yes, ignorant comments will be made by our colleagues which must be ignored in order to effectively fight for causes in which we believe.But Wednesday’s statement in a committee by Louisville Sen.
Prayer for Ky. House rebuked by Christian Republicans
Along with other elected officials, I have reflected much on the intersection of faith and politics.
Democrats say Bevin administration stonewalling budget process
When a new governor is elected, it should be incumbent upon all parties to work together, establish trust and build relationships, especially in a budget session when so much is at stake.From the beginning, however, we have been operating at a trust deficit.Matt Bevin promised during his campaign to release his tax returns, but then once elected, refused to release them.Fast forward to the 2016 legislative session, in which the General Assembly is required to pass a state budget during a...
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