Aaron, Kimberly and Doug share a few new year's resolutions, and dive into a legislative advocacy preview, including the Kentucky Together effort for a compassionate state budget, a few state house races that still deserve candidates and a political news roundup from Ms. Kimberly. Thanks for checking in on our first show of 2024!

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NEWS OF THE WEAK:

https://kentuckytogether.org/

https://ket.org/program/kentucky-edition/january-2-2024/

https://spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/politics/2023/09/18/update-on-proposed-federal-prison-in-letcher-county

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Kimberly, Chris, and Nate cover BIG SHIFTS in the legislature, we look at Andy’s second Inauguration, and an important court ruling on a key issue. We then welcome Jeri Stine Hahn, and Jennifer Sumeracki, leaders of Trans Parent Lex to hear about their important advocacy for their kids - at the school district and the state house.

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NEWS OF THE WEAK:

⁠https://governor.ky.gov/attachments/Inaugural-Address_GOV.pdf⁠

⁠https://www.state-journal.com/news/derrick-graham-wont-seek-reelection-in-57th-house-district/article_92cd78f2-95e5-11ee-8b92-fffc4125f41a.html⁠

⁠https://www.wkyt.com/2023/12/13/kentucky-senate-majority-floor-leader-damon-thayer-not-seeking-re-election/⁠

⁠http://bit.ly/KY-HDs⁠

⁠https://kentuckylantern.com/2023/12/11/judge-rules-kentuckys-charter-school-law-unconstitutional/⁠

⁠INTERVIEW:⁠

⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/474570139416422/ ⁠

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Doug, Kimberly and Willie discuss political opportunities and obfuscation in Frankfort, and the need for increased transparency from the state legislature with guest, Janie Lindle with the League of Women Voters of Kentucky.

NEWS OF THE WEAK:

⁠https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/louisvilles-bratcher-to-not-seek-reelection-to-kentucky-house-will-run-for-metro-council/⁠

⁠https://twitter.com/rkahne/status/1722295802775625958/photo/1⁠

⁠https://www.bgdailynews.com/news/maps-show-beshear-won-half-of-state-house-what-does-this-mean/article_fdf3ac6e-4d57-58a3-b66e-4d0bd5e96bf9.html⁠

⁠https://www.kentuckytoday.com/news/democrat-shuffle-marzian-wants-back-in-house-raymond-running-for-metro-council/article_ead1cb40-8e36-11ee-b801-973ed44f71cd.html⁠

⁠https://www.lex18.com/news/first-charter-school-application-in-madison-county-sparks-debate⁠

⁠https://legiscan.com/KY/bill/HB9/2022⁠

⁠https://spectrumnews1.com/ky/louisville/news/2022/03/24/charter-schools-in-kentucky--explained⁠

⁠https://www.lafontaineprep.org/⁠

⁠https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article282713813.html#storylink=cpy⁠

INTERVIEW: Janie Lindle, League of Women Voters of Kentucky

⁠https://www.lwvky.org/how-can-they-do-that⁠

⁠https://x.com/themarcmurphy/status/1730201584389238893?s=46&t=vUHbQ-mJ7i9U7cVZZFDtVg⁠

CALL TO ACTION: Call YOUR lawmakers and ask them to support transparency!

1-800-372-7181

Tell them to make our legislative process more transparent and accountable by making 4 key reforms :

*Schedule the three bill “readings” after committee hearings.

*Make committee substitute bills available online at least one day before committee meetings.

*Allow at least one day between final committee action on bills and the House or Senate floor votes on those bills.

*Allow at least one day between free conference committee revisions and House/Senate floor vote

⁠https://www.kentucky.com/opinion/op-ed/article282471298.html⁠

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Aaron and Kimberly cover big news out of Kentucky, including Michael Adams revisionist history, a shakeup in the Louisville delegation to Frankfort, and some outside money poised to support D gains next November. Then, the Colonels are honored to be joined by election attorney Anna Whites, who will help think through some best practices for better electoral outcomes in our commonwealth. Finally, we'll wrap with a Giving-Tuesday-themed Call to Action!

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NEWS OF THE WEAK:

https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article281927728.html

https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/rep-josie-raymond-running-for-louisville-council-rather-than-reelection-to-kentucky-legislature/

CALL TO ACTION: Donate to a Kentucky cause today!

Aaron: New Americans Initiative https://www.facebook.com/donate/310432218614733/10161906691007565/

Kimberly: Progress Kentucky! https://secure.actblue.com/donate/progressky

Annabel: Spark Community Cafe https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/sparkcommunitycafe

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Aaron, Doug & Chris cover important political stories from the commonwealth: shady campaign contributions, GOP constitutional amendments in the pipeline, a smurfy exchange in DC, and a GOP retirement in Frankfort. The Colonels then interview the Mountain Association's Chris Woolery about smart energy solutions for Appalachia, then close with a caffeinated call to action.

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NEWS OF THE WEAK:

https://kentuckylantern.com/2023/11/10/weddles-excess-giving-to-beshear-kentucky-democratic-party-under-investigation/

https://www.wkyufm.org/news/2023-11-15/republican-lawmakers-promise-a-school-choice-amendment-will-come-up-in-kentuckys-legislative-session

https://www.wkyt.com/2023/11/13/kentucky-chamber-commerce-holds-2024-legislative-preview-lexington/

https://www.wkyt.com/2023/11/14/youth-group-looking-change-slavery-language-kentucky-constitution/

https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/2023/11/15/comer-faces-ethics-complaint-following-smurf-comment/71594409007/

https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2023/11/9/2204662/-Rep-James-Comer-s-family-business-is-shadier-than-anything-involving-Joe-Biden

https://kentuckylantern.com/briefs/republican-john-schickel-will-not-seek-reelection-to-kentucky-senate/

INTERVIEW: Chris Woolery, the Mountain Association

https://mtassociation.org/energy/

https://www.k4ed.org/

CALL TO ACTION: Support Starbucks Workers Fight for a Union

https://starbucksworkersunited.controlshift.app/events/cky-kftc-red-cup-rebellion

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Aaron, Doug, Kimberly and Nema hash out Kentucky's election results - we consider whether Kentucky has turned purple, we discuss the election night winners and Doug Price is Right about the big losers - folks who helped bring about a dangerously low voter turnout for these critical races for our commonwealth.

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https://vrsws.sos.ky.gov/liveresults/

https://www.lpm.org/news/2023-11-08/county-flips-and-statewide-shifts-here-are-the-numbers-behind-kentucky-gov-andy-beshears-reelection-victory

https://www.lpm.org/news/2023-10-31/where-campaign-cash-is-coming-from-in-race-for-ky-governor-and-how-its-getting-spent

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Aaron & Doug discuss the Lt. Gov debate and the Craft's coal campaign cash, then check in with key players in the upcoming election, KFTC members Kenneth Williamson & Kenny Jenkins, then meet 93rd HD candidate Adrielle Camuel in the campaign corner, before closing out with a call to action!

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NEWS OF THE WEAK:

⁠https://kentuckylantern.com/2023/10/30/coleman-and-mills-defend-their-running-mates-positions-in-ket-debate/⁠

⁠https://ket.org/program/kentucky-tonight/candidate-conversations-lieutenant-governor/⁠

⁠https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/2023/07/19/kentucky-governors-race-what-to-know-about-robby-mills/70402959007/⁠

⁠https://kentuckylantern.com/2023/10/25/kelly-and-joe-craft-give-the-max-to-trumps-rivals-in-gop-field-for-president/⁠

INTERVIEW: Kenneth Williamson & Kenny Jenkins, Kentuckians for the Commonwealth

⁠https://kftc.org/⁠

⁠https://www.kentuckyelection.org/⁠

CAMPAIGN CORNER: Adrielle Camuel, Candidate for HD 93

⁠https://camuel4ky.com/⁠

CALL TO ACTION: Join our final push! Knock doors, make calls!

⁠https://bit.ly/ProKY4MYCC⁠

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Aaron, Doug and Nema join forces to remind you that there are 19 DAYS UNTIL Nov. 7th - This week Doug brings us a debate recap, we discuss the UAW strike against Ford, THEN we’ve got an interview with Rep. Col. Pam Stevenson - Democratic candidate for Attorney General --  we meet her over in the Campaign Corner to hear how the campaign is going.  FINALLY, we close out with a call to action and a plug for AFT-120's upcoming event.

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NEWS OF THE WEAK

https://www.wdrb.com/news/beshear-cameron-square-off-over-abortion-public-education-in-kentucky-gubernatorial-debate/article_50916698-6c8b-11ee-b6fe-d70cfa51d028.html

https://nkytribune.com/2023/05/amye-bensenhaver-what-would-open-government-look-like-if-daniel-cameron-is-elected-governor/

https://pamforag.com/

CALL TO ACTION: Spend the final 19 days of the campaign supporting the Kentucky future project!! Join our direct voter contact campaign: https://bit.ly/VoteAndyKY

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Aaron, Chris and a late-arriving Kimberly cover Kentucky's political news of the week, including a surprising new poll, some upcoming debate opportunities as well as KY GOP's judicial setback on Jefferson County schools, and a distressing source of their horrible rhetoric and political agenda came to Lexington. Then, we're excited to share our check-in with Sierra Enlow, Progress Kentucky's preferred candidate for Ag Commissioner!

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NEWS OF THE WEAK:

https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article280228279.html

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/heres-how-you-can-watch-kentucky-governor-candidates-beshear-cameron-debate-at-nku/ar-AA1i0Wt5?

https://www.richmondregister.com/kentucky/legislature-s-curbs-on-louisville-school-board-unconstitutional-appeals-court-rules/article_15cde1d9-a646-5ecd-a5af-febf9abc89e5.html

https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article280298869.html

CAMPAIGN CORNER: Sierra Enlow, Democratic Candidate for Commissioner of Agriculture

http://sierraenlow.com

CALL TO ACTION: Join our campaign for 4 more years of a compassionate commonwealth - calls and canvassing!!!

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Aaron, Kimberly, and Nema call out the KY GOP for forcing themselves into doctors' offices across our commonwealth, while bullying trans kids and kids who have suffered through sexual abuse, but have found their voice in response. The liar Daniel Cameron continues to face abuse about his commitment to blocking reproductive healthcare in our commonwealth. Then, we're joined by candidate for Auditor, Kim Reeder to hear an update from the campaign trail, and check in with Kelsey Coots, with the Kentucky Future Project about how grassroots groups are changing our state's electorate. Finally, we close out with a call to action - join PK's efforts for a more progressive Kentucky!

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NEWS OF THE WEAK:

https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article279910124.html?ac_cid=DM855581&ac_bid=-153984634

https://www.wkyt.com/video/2023/09/29/five-transgender-fcps-students-file-lawsuits-over-sb-150/

https://www.kentucky.com/news/politics-government/article279832849.html

https://apnews.com/article/abortion-kentucky-governor-campaign-ad-e29db1a78e4d0bb2c079d993af4c4af2

https://bit.ly/ProKY4MYCC

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