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HB 70 Passes the House with 80 Votes!

March 31, 2008 at 08:00pm

House Bill 70 to Restore Voting Rights to Former Felons who have served their debt to society has finally been called up for a vote on the House Floor today and passed with an overwhelming 80 "yes" votes to 14 "no" votes!  

Editorial on Restoration, Herald-Leader

March 29, 2008 at 08:00pm

Editorial Note from Yesterday's Herald-Leader in support of Restoration of Voting Rights for Former Felons

UK Student Government Election Today

March 25, 2008 at 08:00pm
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Another Op-Ed in Favor of Restoration

March 22, 2008 at 08:00pm

Restoring felons' right to vote sensible, fair

Stake in society an incentive to reform


Op-Ed in the Lexington Herald-Leader by Carl Wicklund, executive director of the American Probation & Parole Association, whose headquarters is in Lexington.

Two bills need a push to get out of the House

March 17, 2008 at 08:00pm

Two bills that are important to KFTC members and all Kentuckians continue to linger on the House floor despite receiving committee approval weeks ago. House leaders are not calling these bills for a vote even though both enjoy broad support.

Voting Rights Stories

March 6, 2008 at 07:00pm

There have been plenty of news stories across the Commonwealth about Kentucky's big step forward in restoring voting rights to former felons who have served their time.


Here are a few:

KFTC Members Meet with Speaker Richards

February 29, 2008 at 07:00pm

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