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Follow along with the last two days of Kentucky’s 2025 legislative session

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It’s the last two days of Kentucky’s legislative session. Follow our live blog!

Kentucky’s transgender inmates to lose access to gender-affirming health care

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Beshear vetoes ‘conversion therapy’ bill, Republicans are likely to override him

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Who asked for this? New poll signals Kentuckians don’t want lawmakers blocking gender-affirming health care

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Poll shows most Kentuckians prioritize public education & healthcare over anti-trans laws.

Crunch time: Follow along on the last day before the veto period in Frankfort

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It’s Friday, and it’s almost the end of the General Assembly in Frankfort.

Let’s look at the final full week of Kentucky’s 2025 legislative session

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This is the final full week of Kentucky’s 2025 legislative session and, honestly, thank God for that.

LGBTQ+ allies, advocates and organizations to follow in Kentucky’s General Assembly

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Queer Kentucky compiled this list of allies, advocates and organizations doing the work in and around Frankfort — from groups you can get involved with, to activists speaking against bills, to elected officials filing and supporting pro-LGBTQ+ legislation.

My Kentucky party people, welcome to the 2025 Frankfort Power Players list!

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This list comes after weeks of careful consideration and repeatedly running through scores of nominations, including some of my own recommendations from my time as a politics reporter.

Kentucky Republicans take aim at conversion therapy as bill to end protections advances

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Kentucky Republicans push a bill that could roll back protections and keep conversion therapy legal.

A Global Health Issue: Here’s what to know about mpox

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Mpox is a global emergency. Learn how it spreads, symptoms, prevention, and vaccine options.

Breaking it Down: How to advocate for yourself in Frankfort

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Do you know how to advocate for yourself in Frankfort? We break it down for you.

Why doesn’t Kentucky have a statewide fairness ordinance?

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Kentucky doesn’t have a full-state fairness ordinance. Why not?

What happened week one of #KYGA25?

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Week one of the legislative session is complete. What happened? KYGA25

Queer Kentucky’s #KYGA25 Bill Tracker

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Stay up to date with #KYGA24 with our bill tracker!

Queer Kentucky’s Guide to Kentucky’s 2025 Legislative Session

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Get ready for #KYGA25! Kentucky’s 2025 legislative session begins Jan. 7. Expect debates on income tax cuts, education reform, anti-DEI bills, and more. Find updates, bills, and watch sessions via KET or LRC.

5 Key Issues to Watch as Kentucky’s 2025 Legislative Session Kicks Off

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Kentucky’s 2025 legislative session begins Jan. 7, focusing on income tax cuts, public education reforms, anti-DEI policies, and potential LGBTQ+ legislation, with short-session energy in play.

Kentucky’s ban on gender-affirming care for trans youth faces U.S. Supreme Court

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A Supreme Court ruling on gender-affirming care bans could reshape trans youth rights in Kentucky and nationwide.

What does a Donald Trump Presidency look like for LGBTQ+ Kentuckians?

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It is no secret Donald Trump’s campaign was full of hateful rhetoric aimed at basically every marginalized population, but what exactly could his presidency look like for the LGBTQ+ community?

LIVE: LGBTQ+ Election Coverage with Queer Kentucky, Queer News Network

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It’s Election Day 2024! Queer Kentucky & QNN are covering key Kentucky and national races, amendments, and more. Polls open 6 a.m.-6 p.m. Follow us for real-time updates, results, and live insights throughout the day.

How much money has supported Amendment 2…and by who?

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Kentucky’s Amendment 2, deciding if public funds can go to private schools, has become the state’s most expensive ballot fight, with over $12 million raised and millions more from federal PACs.

Covington might be changing how its local government is structured

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Gov. Andy Beshear has officially banned conversion therapy in Kentucky.

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Gov. Andy Beshear to sign executive order banning conversion therapy tomorrow

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What is a constitutional amendment in Kentucky and why you should care

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What’s on your ballot: Kentucky Amendment 2

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What’s on your ballot: Kentucky Amendment 1

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From Vetoes to VP Potential: How Gov. Andy Beshear has protected Queer Kentuckians

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