Welcome to the Commonwealth Policy Center
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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KY Circuit Judge Strikes Down Personhood Definition
Jefferson Circuit Judge Brian Edwards struck down part of a Kentucky statute defining human life beginning at fertilization. This was in response to a Jewish woman who sought to overturn Kentucky's personhood law and argued she feared prosecution for IVF procedures...
Trump Endorses KY Candidates
President Donald Trump’s recent endorsement of Congressman Andy Barr for U.S. Senate has shaken the political field with a little over a week to go until the primary. Apparently, Trump made a deal with top U.S. Senate candidate Nate Morris to drop out of the race in...
Billionaire Tax Hurts Everybody
California is considering something called a "billionaire's tax." It's a ballot initiative that would impose a one-time tax of 5% on the net worth of individuals with assets over $1 billion. It's projected to impact up to 250 people and raise around $100 billion. But...
Latest Opinion Pieces
As the Primaries Near, Go Vote!
Well, the May 19th primaries are nearly upon us and things are really heating up as we enter the final stretch. Speaking as someone who ran for Governor and saw only about 13% of registered Republicans show up to the polls for my race, please go vote in the primary.
Right to Life is More than a Political Calculation
Last week, Jefferson Circuit Judge Brian Edwards struck down part of a Kentucky statute defining human life as beginning at fertilization. The case arose after a Jewish woman argued she feared prosecution for IVF procedures, which may lead to discarded embryos. Judge Edwards in his May 1 decision voided a portion of Kentucky law defining when life begins.
Will Lawmakers Protect KY Kids Against Social Media Exploitation?
The Kentucky State House passed a bill restricting social media use for kids 15 and younger on March 9. The bill is now stalled in the State Senate. Perhaps a landmark legal ruling last week against Meta, which found them guilty of persistently violating New Mexico’s consumer protection laws, will jar it loose.