The Commonwealth Policy Center

06/23/2026

Data centers were a major issue in Kentucky's recent primary elections at the county level. Voters in several communities pushed back against projects they believe threaten local quality of life. Candidates who opposed data center developments performed well in a number of local races, particularly in Oldham County, where residents successfully fought a proposed facility last year. This reflects national public opinion. Recent polling found that large majorities of Americans oppose a data center built in their community. Concerns range from massive electricity and water usage to noise, transparency, and potential impacts on utility bills. As more companies look to Kentucky for expansion, voters are making it clear that economic development cannot come at the expense of community trust and local control.

06/22/2026

06/22/2026

Earlier this year, Rep. Adrielle Camuel (D-Lexington) introduced House Bill 408, which would have legalized physician-assisted su***de in the Commonwealth. While supporters saw the bill as championing personal choice and

06/22/2026

A proposed law to make Louisville a "trans safe haven" failed after losing support from some of the very organizations that originally supported the idea. The ordinance was rejected in committee following opposition from groups including the ACLU, the Fairness Campaign, and United Way, which argued the measure did not go far enough in protecting transgender individuals. Meanwhile, other organizations raised concerns that parts of the proposal could conflict with Kentucky laws protecting religious liberty and conscience rights. While supporters and critics disagreed on nearly everything else, both concluded the ordinance was flawed and should not be passed. One thing missing in this debate is the idea that respecting the dignity of all people doesn't necessarily mean that certain behaviors should be protected in law.

06/19/2026

Earlier this year, Rep. Adrielle Camuel (D-Lexington) introduced House Bill 408, which would have legalized physician-assisted su***de in the Commonwealth.

As some seek to bring the practice to Kentucky, a shocking case in Canada is raising troubling questions about where such policies can lead.

This week, Jacob Ogan explores what the controversy reveals about the nature of medicine, the value of human life, and who gets to define what it truly means to die with dignity.

Read more: https://commonwealthpolicycenter.org/before-ky-legalizes-assisted-su***de-look-north/

06/19/2026

This week, Richard Nelson sits down with Professor John Wilsey to discuss Christianity's role in the American founding.

As America's 250th quickly approaches, Prof. Wilsey reminds listeners what it means to be a patriot and to love your country in a Christian way.

Don't miss this important episode. LIVE now on YouTube, Spotify, and Apple Podcasts!

https://youtu.be/D1NjPbEYee0

06/19/2026

A federal judge struck down the Trump Administration's $100,000 fee on new H-1B visas. These are the immigration documents that allow highly skilled non-citizens to work in the U.S. for a period of time. U.S. District Judge Leo Sorokin ruled that the hefty price tag for the visa amounted to a tax without congressional approval.
The H-1B program offers 65,000 visas every year. An additional 20,000 visas are reserved for workers with advanced college degrees. And they're good for three to six years. Before Trump's modification, applicants typically paid about $2,000 to $5,000 in fees. Supporters viewed the increased fee for foreign workers as a privilege of working in the U.S. The Trump administration plans to appeal.

06/18/2026

Ever notice the billboards across Kentucky advertising for to "get your medical cannabis card today? The Kentucky state legislature legalized so-called medical cannabis a few years ago, but interestingly, it wasn't based on scientific research or protocols that determine negative side effects or even dosages for certain patients. It was legalization of a drug by popular demand, and our lawmakers caved in to the pressure. The debate today isn't so much over legalization, but rather over how potent medical cannabis should be. That's because today's cannabis often contains high levels of THC than what was produced decades ago. Public health experts are warning that regular use of cannabis has increased risk of addiction, psychosis and other serious mental health problems.