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Now is the time for Kentuckians to demand transparency and accountability from their legislative servants, writes open government advocate Amye Bensenhaver.

Things have changed since the holiday season ushered in a flurry of Christmas cards and greetings, columnist Constance Alexander reflects.

One well-known example of this too-fast process was last year’s Senate Bill 150, limiting how parents, medical providers, and schools treat transgender children and youth, writes Jennifer A. Jackson, president of the League of Women Voters of Kentucky.

Research shows that strong local news can increase voter turnout and community engagement, build a sense of shared connection, benefit public health and save taxpayer dollars.

There is a steady tension, sharp disagreement, and even increased violence stemming from competing political ideologies, writes Northern Kentucky University professor Dr. David Childs.

Innovative state child care programs need time and certainty in order to be successful, writes Vanessa Gallman for Kentucky Lantern.

A Hopkinsville woman needed help with Thanksgiving dinner supplies. Her call reached the people who could help.

Hoptown Chronicle editor Jennifer P. Brown gained a new appreciation for what makes a parade special, she writes.

The end of the McConnell-Beshear era in Kentucky politics is in sight, writes Al Cross. Who will own the next one?

Bensenhaver warns that allies of all political stripes must now guard against legislative attempts to undermine open government laws.

Kentucky Lantern reporter Sarah Ladd got the virus she'd covered for three years. Here’s what it taught her.

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