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Frustration growing in Kentucky Capitol over fast-tracked bills

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A voting advocacy group once again expressed concerns that the public in Kentucky is increasingly shut out of the states legislative process. The League of Women Voters of Kentucky highlighted what it sees as a troubling trend of fast-tracked bills in the Capitol, impacting transparency and public engagement.Becky Jones, a vice president of the League, elaborated on their concerns about a significant reduction in opportunities for public engagem…

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This past week at the state Capitol was a testament to the efficiency and diligence of our new committee process, as we worked late into the night to vote on nearly 200 bills—a record-breaking pace. This achievement reflects our commitment…

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KY legislature again excluded public via fast-track maneuvers, says League of Women Voters • Kentucky Lantern

Speaking at the Capitol, Ridhi Penmecha, a high school student and member of the Kentucky Student Voice Team, urged lawmakers to open the process to the public including young people. “We’re not just being excluded from the present, but we are being cut out of shaping the future,” she said. (Kentucky Lantern photo by McKenna Horsley)FRANKFORT — On the last day of the legislative session, the League of Women Voters of Kentucky renewed its calls f…

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Frustration growing in Kentucky Capitol over fast-tracked bills

A voting advocacy group once again expressed concerns that the public in Kentucky is increasingly shut out of the states legislative process. The League of Women Voters of Kentucky highlighted what it sees as a troubling trend of fast-tracked bills in the Capitol, impacting transparency and public engagement.Becky Jones, a vice president of the League, elaborated on their concerns about a significant reduction in opportunities for public engagem…

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League of Women Voters of Kentucky holds 'democracy rally' in state Capitol Rotunda - NKyTribune

The League of Women Voters of Kentucky (LWVKY) held The Democracy Principle Rally in the Kentucky Capitol Rotunda on Friday. Members of the League, citizen advocacy groups, and community leaders and friends totaling over 100 people, rallied to call for legislative transparency that includes and respects the voices of all citizens in the legislative process. LWVKY President Jennifer Jackson spoke about the League’s in-depth research on the legisl…

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Lex18 NBC broke the news in on Friday, March 28, 2025.
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