Welcoming latest abortion ban, Catholic conference looks to amendment for long-term solution
Most abortions are again illegal in Kentucky after a judge reinstated a state ban Aug. 1 that had been blocked since late June. The…
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A Time to Speak — Vote ‘Yes’ on Amendment #2
On June 24, in a case called Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, the United States Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, the 1973…
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Catholics urged to support amendment as state ban faces court battle
After the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade June 24 in the Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization decision, abortion in Kentucky was halted…
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Leaders fear new law
will create barriers
to basic necessities
Catholic leaders in the state are concerned that a new law, aimed at improving Kentucky’s public benefits system, will make it difficult for needy…
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A discussion on House Bill 7
set for June 21
A discussion on “What does House Bill 7 mean for me,” will take place at 5:30 p.m. June 21 at the Louisville Urban League…
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CCK has cause to celebrate,
continue work after
latest session, leader says
At the conclusion of the 2022 session of the Kentucky General Assembly, the Catholic Conference of Kentucky is expressing gratitude for some successes and…
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Executions of mentally ill
on the line as legislative
session nears the end
Kentucky’s lawmakers took an incremental step toward changing the death penalty in Kentucky on St. Patrick’s Day, March 17. The Senate Judiciary Committee voted…
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Rally promotes YES for Life at capitol
Supporters of the right to life participated in a rally sponsored by Kentucky Right to Life March 1 in the rotunda of the Kentucky…
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Catholics gather at the Capitol
to discuss legislative priorities
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Issues ranging from school choice to respect for life to gun violence were discussed at a Catholics at the Capitol event…
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A Time to Speak —
Expanding the Education
Opportunity Account Act
In 2021, Kentucky passed its first school choice program, the Education Opportunity Account Act. This program will incentivize private donations to nonprofit organizations that…
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