A 2023 Kentucky ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth under the age of 18 would be repealed under a new bill filed in the Kentucky House Thursday. Currently, the ban, implemented under 2023 Senate 150, is in full effect and pending a move for U.S. Supreme Court review (writ of certiorari) of a 2023 […]
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My first year at LINK nky
This was my first year as a full-time professional reporter, and I’m happy to say that I’ve had a chance to work on a variety of meaningful stories with a great team of people. Here are five stories that were most meaningful to me. They’re stories that gave me a chance to report on something […]
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Covington schools approve state policies on gender identity, human sexuality
Covington schools have officially approved policies from controversial Senate Bill 150 despite initial disapproval. The Covington Independent Public Schools Board of Education voted in a split decision Monday night to approve two new policies from the Kentucky School Boards Association related to sex education, gender identity and student privacy at a special meeting. The board […]
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What is gender affirming care?
In late May, Chris Hartman, the executive director of the Fairness Campaign in Kentucky, told a group at NKY Pride in Covington that the main portion of Senate Bill 150 focused on banning gender-affirming care. “Banning gender-affirming care, of course, is the crux of Senate Bill 150,” Hartman said in May. “They did take out mental […]
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Fort Wright hears from legislators about 2023 session
The Kentucky state legislative session ended in March. The legislators representing Fort Wright in Frankfort shared their thoughts on the session at a May council meeting. Kentucky State Sen. Christian ‘Chris’ McDaniel has been representing Kentucky’s 23rd legislative district, which includes Fort Wright, since 2013. On May 3, McDaniel spoke at a Fort Wright City […]
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Protestors arrested as legislature overrides veto to ban gender-affirming care
The Senate and House quickly took up the override of the veto of Senate Bill 150 on its first day back after the 10-day veto period. Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed SB 150 — the bill to ban gender-affirming care — last Friday. The bill bans puberty blockers, gender-affirming surgery or hormones. It would also prohibit […]
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‘Clash of worldviews’: How one NKY family prepares for potential passage of ‘anti-trans’ legislation
When Nancy Bardgett’s daughter came out as transgender, she was thankful that Jordan was able to receive the care she needed. In addition to having a supportive family, Jordan, a student at Northern Kentucky University at the time, received mental-health support. “She had supportive friends and she sought out resources and knew where to look […]
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Local grassroots groups encourage legislators not to override veto of ‘anti-trans’ bill
Two meetings were held at the Newport branch of the Campbell County library Sunday and Monday evenings to encourage local residents to contact legislators, asking them not to override the veto of Senate Bill 150, which bans gender-affirming care for transgender children. The meetings were held seemingly spontaneously, although at least one professional advocacy organization, […]
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Op-ed: Don’t override Beshear’s veto of SB 150
Written by Becky Jones, president of the League of Women Voters of Northern Kentucky. An Open Letter to Governor Beshear, Kentucky’s Legislators, and Citizens of the Commonwealth: On behalf of the League of Women Voters of Northern Kentucky, I thank the bi-partisan group of 22 Representatives and seven Senators who voted against Senate Bill 150 on March 16th. The League also […]
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Op-ed: SB 150 a direct hit to mental wellbeing of Kentucky students
Written by Kentucky Rep. Lisa Willner of Louisville. As a school board member, I led the charge to add gender identity and gender expression to Jefferson County Public Schools’ non-discrimination policies to protect students and staff. As a psychologist and mental health advocate, I’ve advanced efforts to make Kentucky schools more psychologically healthy and trauma-informed. […]