Kentucky

Kentucky District Chief Judge Danny C. Reeves Overturns Expanded Title IX Protections, Citing Constitutional Concerns

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Lexington, KY — Eastern Kentucky’s U.S. District Court Chief Judge Danny C. Reeves recently issued a controversial ruling, overturning a Biden administration rule that updated Title IX protections to include discrimination based on gender identity and sexual orientation. Appointed by former President George W. Bush in 2001, Reeves has gained attention for his judicial perspective on civil rights and educational law. Born in August 1957 in Corbin, Kentucky, Reeves built a distinguished law career after obtaining his undergraduate degree from Eastern Kentucky University followed by a Juris Doctor from Salmon P. Chase College of Law. … Read more

Kentucky Students Sue State Over Education Shortfalls, Citing Broken Promises and Widening Inequalities

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Frankfort, Ky. – In a renewed push to address educational deficits, Kentucky students and the nonprofit group Kentucky Student Voice Team have taken a pivotal step by launching a lawsuit against state education leaders. The lawsuit, filed in Franklin County, claims that Kentucky’s education system has not lived up to constitutional standards set by a landmark 1989 state Supreme Court decision. The 1989 ruling, known as Rose v. Council for Better Education Inc., declared the state’s public school system “constitutionally deficient.” This historic decision catalyzed the Kentucky Education Reform Act, reshaping education funding distribution, setting … Read more

Kentucky to Implement New Laws in 2025: Vision Screenings Required for Driver’s License Renewals, Vape Sales Restricted, Medical Marijuana Sales Begin

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Lexington, Kentucky ushers in the new year with several significant legal changes taking effect on January 1. These legislative updates impact a wide spectrum of activities in the Bluegrass State, from stringent regulations on vaping products to ensuring safer roads through mandatory vision tests for drivers renewing their licenses. Kentucky residents desiring to renew their driving permits starting in 2025 will be mandated to undertake a vision screening—a requirement akin to that for newbie drivers. According to AAA Bluegrass spokesperson Lori Weaver Hawkins, the quick test, which lasts approximately a minute, will be available at … Read more

Kentucky Judge Imposes 70-Year Sentence on Drunk Driver for Devastating Kansas Family

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LOUISVILLE, Ky. — In a significant legal decision on Friday, a Kentucky courtroom sentenced Michael Hurley to 70 years in prison for his role in a devastating crash that resulted in the death of a Kansas man and serious injuries to his wife and daughter. The sentence comes after Hurley was found guilty of murder, driving under the influence, and assault in October. The tragic incident occurred in July 2022 when the Jones family — Trey, Amy, and their daughter Ava — were struck by Hurley’s vehicle while standing on a sidewalk in Louisville. Trey … Read more