KFTC Press Releases
Kentuckians to call out Senator McConnell on health care with round-the-clock online hearing
June 23, 2017
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell refuses to have a public hearing on the GOP’s health care bill. So his constituents in Kentucky are doing his job for him with a round-the-clock "People’s Emergency Health Care Hearing" beginning Sunday at 4 p.m.
New local jobs! Better community health! A Just Transition for workers!
The Empower Kentucky Plan shows how
April 19, 2017
There is a clear path forward for creating thousands of new Kentucky jobs in the energy industry while cutting pollution, lowering electric bills and investing billions of dollars in workers and communities affected by the decline in fossil fuels. The plan for doing that was released Wednesday by KFTC members during a press conference and with the launch of a new website (www.empowerkentucky.org).
Trump’s climate denials take away opportunities for jobs and better health
A just transition to a clean energy economy in Kentucky is possible
March 28, 2017
Kentucky's opportunity to move to a clean energy economy is hurt by President Trump's executive order rolling back climate action and programs that protect health and the economy.
Petition Delivery at Sen. McConnell’s Kentucky Offices Thursday
Effort is part of statewide action and national campaign
December 8, 2016
Kentuckians looking to U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell to help take care of coal miners, their families and their communities before Congress heads home to enjoy the holidays will be delivering petitions to his Kentucky district offices on Thursday.
Eastern Kentuckians push Sen. McConnell to support RECLAIM Act and Miners Protection Act
Senate leader is key to bills passing before Congress adjourns
December 6, 2016
Petitions with thousands of signatures have been delivered to Sen. McConnell urging action to see that RECLAIM Act and Miners Protection Act are approved by Congress before it adjourns.
Local Organizations partner to host a Candidate Debate Series
Candidates for Metro Council Districts 2, 4 and 6 participating
May 3, 2016
The Jefferson County KFTC Chapter and several local organizations and neighborhood associations will host the Open Mic Debate Series the week before the May 17 Primary Election. These debates will take place with candidates in Metro Council Districts 2, 4 and 6.
KFTC’s New Power PAC endorses Attica Scott and McKenzie Cantrell in state House elections
Democratic primary is May 17
April 26, 2016
KFTC’s New Power PAC has endorsed Attica Scott in the State House District 41 Democratic primary and McKenzie Cantrell in the State House District 38 Democratic primary.
Kinder Morgan's hazardous liquids pipeline threat is the focus of Earth Day events across the state
April 21, 2016
Several communities threatened by Kinder Morgan's proposal to repurpose the Tennessee Gas Pipeline to carry hazardous liquids will have events this weekend to raise awareness of the dangers associated with the pipeline.
KFTC's New Power PAC endorses Sellus Wilder for U.S. Senate
Democratic primary is May 17
March 28, 2016
Wilder has a compelling vision for a healthy and prosperous Kentucky and is conducting an open and honest conversation with the voters.
A Seat at the Table
Community dinner conversations about Kentucky’s energy future
March 1, 2016
Kentuckians will have the opportunity this spring to help shape a new Empower Kentucky Plan to map out an energy future for Kentucky that grows jobs, benefits health, and addresses racial and economic inequality while doing our part to reduce the risks of climate change. There will be a community conversation in each congressional district in April or May.
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