Amendment 2, which would allow for public money to fund private schools, was narrowly passed by the electorate, with Northern Kentucky breaking in favor of the measure and rural counties voting against it.
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Amendment 2 opponents rally to get out the vote in final push before election
Members of the Kentucky Education Association, Kentuckians for the Commonwealth and other education advocates opposing Amendment 2 held a final rally Sunday night. A crowd of about 60 people gathered at Wooden Cask Brewing in Newport to hear speakers and make final get-out-the-vote plans for the time leading up to the vote on Tuesday. Amendment […]
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As early voting begins, Republicans and Democrats make final pitches on Amendment 2
With days left in Kentucky’s general election, supporters and opponents of Amendment 2 are traveling the state to make their last-minute pitches to voters. Republicans U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, his wife Kelley Paul and former Attorney General Daniel Cameron spoke to a Bowling Green rally for the amendment Monday evening. Meanwhile, Kentucky Democrats, including Gov. […]
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Join LINK nky in a Community Conversation about Amendment 2
Much of Northern Kentucky — and people across the state — are talking about Amendment 2, a crucial constitutional amendment that will be on the ballot this fall. The amendment proposes significant changes to how school funding can be used in Kentucky. It’s implications will affect students, educators and communities across the state. LINK nky, […]
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Unpacking the discourse around Amendment 2
Correction: The original version of this story misidentified the genre of a publication from Marnie McAllister, the editor of The Record, as well as her role. The relevant lines have been corrected, and we apologize for any confusion this may have caused–LINK nky editorial, Oct. 14, 2024. One thing is clear about Kentucky Constitutional Amendment […]
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NKY superintendents speak out against Amendment 2
Superintendents from Northern Kentucky public schools have criticized Amendment 2, arguing that it would siphon money from public schools, reduce access for vulnerable student populations, and put undue strain on an already beleaguered public school system.
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Lt. Gov. Coleman speaks out against Amendment 2 in Hebron
Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman and other NKY Democrats are opposing Amendment 2, which would allow the General Assembly to provide public funding for non-public education, as they fear it would divert money away from public schools and potentially lead to voucher programs.
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House District 60: Marianne Proctor vs. Deb Ison Flowers
Reproductive rights and public funding for non-public schools are issues that draw a clear ideological line between candidates for the 60th District House seat in Boone County. Marianne Proctor, a Union Republican, is the incumbent. The licensed speech language pathologist is a staunch opponent of abortion “from conception to natural death” and an opponent of […]
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Proposed school choice amendment battleground comes to NKY
The battle lines on public funding for private education are officially drawn in Northern Kentucky, where forces rallied against a proposed school choice amendment in Newport on Thursday. A Protect Our Schools KY rally at Newport High School brought together dozens of public school stakeholders who oppose amending the state constitution to allow lawmakers to […]
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You asked about this year’s school choice amendment. Here’s what we learned
Northern Kentuckian Cathy Volter supports Kentucky’s public school system. She made that clear last week on LINK nky’s Facebook page when LINK asked readers to comment on whether or not Kentucky needs the school choice amendment that will be on the ballot this fall. Amendment 2 is the ballot measure. If approved by voters, it […]