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The Commonwealth Policy Center (CPC) is dedicated to preserving the bedrock values of life, religious liberty, marriage, and fiscal responsibility in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. It affirms as stated in the Kentucky Constitution that our civil, political and religious liberties come from God.
To that end, it seeks to educate the general public, work for sound public policies, and influence elections on behalf of conservative candidates.
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Beshear Promotes Pre-K for All
Last week Governor Beshear and leaders across the state gathered to launch the new "Pre-K for All" initiative. Beshear saw the moment as one of political unity— insisting the movement was one without party-lines. According to Kentucky statistics, over half of...
Paducah Man Arrested in NYC Crypto Kidnapping Case
A cryptocurrency investor from Paducah, Kentucky was arrested in connection with a New York City kidnapping case. John Woeltz is being held without bail for allegedly kidnapping, abusing, and torturing an Italian businessman in order to get his bitcoin password....
One Abortion Reported in Kentucky During 2025’s First Quarter
Proponents of abortion argue that the practice should be legal because it is often medically necessary. However, the Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services reported only one medically necessary abortion between January and March. In Kentucky, abortion is...
Latest Opinion Pieces
Will NPR and PBS Change Course in Face of Federal Funding Cuts?
Pres. Trump’s order says that if public dollars “fund public broadcasting at all, they fund only fair, accurate, unbiased, and nonpartisan news coverage.” For years, conservatives have argued that political coverage has favored Democrats and hurt Republicans.
Trump’s EO and HB 4 Force Shift in Kentucky’s DEI Landscape
Schools across Kentucky are adapting to President Trump’s Executive Order on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs. Of the Commonwealth’s 171 public school districts, all but two are complying with the new federal restrictions. Universities are also shutting down DEI initiatives, aligning themselves with the White House’s directive as well as Kentucky’s House Bill 4.
Empowerment or exploitation? Children present at WKU drag show
On April 3, students and locals alike gathered on the campus of Western Kentucky University (WKU) for the community’s 10th annual Drag Show. Such shows have long garnered controversy, with some states essentially banning them outright. WKU’s 10th-anniversary show was no exception.