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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From the Blog
Trump Campaigns Against Massie
President Donald Trump visited northern Kentucky this week. He held a rally in the Fourth Congressional District and endorsed a primary challenger to Congressman Thomas Massie. Trump's visit drew national attention not only for his harsh remarks targeting Massie, but...
Louisville Gasoline Mandate Ends
Louisville drivers will see savings at the pump beginning this May as the city’s long-standing reformulated gasoline mandate ends. For years, residents and small businesses were required to buy a specialized blend that cost about 25 cents more per gallon. It was under...
DOJ Sues for Voter Data
The U.S. Department of Justice has sued Kentucky and four other states for refusing to provide full voter registration data, including driver’s license information and partial Social Security numbers. Secretary of State Michael Adams, cited voter privacy and state law...
Latest Opinion Pieces
HB1: Friend or Foe of Public Education?
My wife and I have two daughters. Over the years, we have tried public school, private Christian school, and homeschooling. To be honest, there were strengths and weaknesses in all those options. That is why I believe parents have both the right and the responsibility to weigh those options and choose the educational path that is best for their children.
Making Kentucky Safer for Children
Of the nearly 800 bills introduced in the 2026 General Assembly session, the thread of child protection runs through several. These bills also indicate a new and dangerous technological universe inhabited by kids that has necessitated such protections in the first place.
HB540 and The Right to Worship Without Protest
When “the right of the people to peaceably assemble and the right of the freedom of the press” comes into conflict with “the right of the free exercise of one’s religious faith”, which one wins? Well, I could point out that they all fall within the First Amendment, and the Freedom of Religion comes first in the amendment, but let’s explore further.