Kentucky
Lawmaker files three bills to restore abortion rights in Kentucky
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WAVE) – A lawmaker in Kentucky is filing several bills to restore abortion rights in Kentucky.
In 2019, a trigger ban on abortion was put in place. When Roe v. Wade was overturned in 2022, it took effect, creating what is essentially an all-out ban with a few exceptions.
Representative Lindsey Burke of Lexington, a Democrat, has filed now three different bills relating to pregnancy. The first two specifically target anti-abortion laws.
“[The trigger ban] has consequences that may have been unintentional,” said Burke, “especially for those that want to be parents but have had tragically complicated pregnancies.”
Burke said through her own struggles of becoming a parent, losing multiple pregnancies, she’s seen firsthand the lack of reproductive care for women in Kentucky.
Even the exceptions were not enough to get care in-state when one of her unborn twins threatened the life of the other.
“You’re going to have to travel hundreds of miles to another state to find a doctor capable of assisting you in saving the life of your other child,” she explained.
Burke’s North Star Bill (House Bill 428) would restore abortion rights in Kentucky to the way they were 2015, which is when Republicans gained control of both the legislature and the governor’s mansion.
Albeit unlikely, she’ll have to win over some of those same Republicans, who now have a supermajority in the general assembly.
A second bill she filed (House Bill 429) would protect private information of parents seeking out-of-state care.
A third bill (House Bill 430) doesn’t target abortion. It would add resources for post partum depression and anxiety to the already existing Health Access Nurturing Development Services, or HANDS.
“You don’t even have to print a pamphlet. You just have to say, by the way, did you know it’s really common for moms to experience anxiety when they never have?” said Burke. “This is about as easy as it gets.”
Burke said she has not yet had conversations with her Republican colleagues about potential support for the bills.
A similar bill was filed by Burke last year, but it failed to gain traction.
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Kentucky
Kentucky is poised to land either Donnie Freeman or Sebastian Rancik this weekend, per report
Jones posted on Twitter that “Kentucky will have (absent a major change) either Freeman or Rancik by tomorrow,” while also noting the Wildcats still need to add another shooter and another big to round out the roster.
One of the top targets is Donnie Freeman, a 6-foot-9, 205-pound sophomore forward transferring from Syracuse. Freeman arrived in Lexington on Tuesday night and began his visit on Wednesday before leaving without a commitment. While there was concern he could land at UConn, that visit has since been canceled, leaving Kentucky and St. John’s as the top teams.
Freeman averaged 16.5 points, 7.2 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game last season, while adding nearly a block and a steal per contest. He shot 47.4% from the field but 30.2% from 3-point range across 23 games.
The other option is Sebastian Rancik, a 6-foot-11, 220-pound sophomore forward transferring from Colorado. Rancik visited Kentucky starting Wednesday through Thursday and brings a versatile skill set, averaging 12.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 2 assists per game while shooting 33.1% from 3.
Either Freeman or Rancik would provide a significant boost at the power forward position for head coach Mark Pope. Kentucky has already added guards Zoom Diallo and Alex Wilkins in the portal.
Kentucky football coach Will Stein reflects on new position
Will Stein was officially introduced to fans and media as the head coach for the Kentucky Wildcats, replacing Mark Stoops.
LEXINGTON — Kentucky football had its first spring game under new coach Will Stein at Kroger Field on Saturday.
The offense, in blue jerseys, had its moments. So too the defense, donning white uniforms.
Ultimately, the blue squad earned a 23-18 victory in a game called just after noon because of inclement weather.
Stein admitted he “got emotional” as he charged onto the field prior to kickoff.
“I know it wasn’t a real game, but when I ran on the field, I definitely — man, I felt it,” he said. “It was like a wave running over me. And very, very, just cool.”
While it doesn’t count in the standings, Stein walked away pleased.
“I think we got a lot of really good work,” he said. “That’s the goal of spring is to improve with fundamentals and technique, learn how to practice, learn what winning edges that we need throughout spring to go into summer and fall and prepare the team for play. And we came out of the scrimmage clean. There (were) no injuries, which to me, that’s the biggest win of the day. I could (not) care less about the score.
“If we come out clean, that’s good. The Wildcats won.”
New starting QB Kenny Minchey looked about as expected, with sharp passes evened out by moments of inconsistency. Martels Carter Jr., a defensive back who is lining up at running back this spring, scored a touchdown and had several nice runs.
And the defense forced multiple three-and-outs and also picked off one Minchey pass on a two-point conversion.
This story will be updated.
Reach Kentucky men’s basketball and football reporter Ryan Black at rblack@gannett.com and follow him on X at @RyanABlack.
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