♪ >> It's a history-making day inspiring.

Some cheers and some fears and cheers as the Supreme Court overturns the Roe versus Wade decision.

Plus, it's a deal.

Congress passes a gun reform plan.

How your representatives voted.

>> I'm praying the pictures levying get our water back where it belongs.

>> Plus, the National Guard goes to work helping a Kentucky town short of water.

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♪ ♪ >> Good evening and welcome to Kentucky EDITION on this Friday, June 24th.

I'm Renee Shaw.

Thank you so much for spending some of your Friday evening with OSS.

Abortion is now illegal in Kentucky.

That's after the U.S. Supreme Court today overturned the Roe versus Wade abortion decision from 1973.

The court ruled 5 to 4 to end federal constitutional protections for abortion and letting states decide.

President Biden called this a sad day for the court and the country.

One made possible by former President Donald Trump's 3 Supreme Court nominees.

>> Make no mistake.

This Combination of the liver that front over decades cent.

>> Bounds.

More room.

>> It's a realization of an extreme ideology that tragic era when the Supreme Court, in my view.

Cornered on what is never done expressly take away and constitutional right.

So so many Americans already been recognized.

The court's decision to do so.

I'm real and immediate consequences.

State laws banning abortion.

On a matter of taking effect today.

Jeopardizing the health of millions of >> Some without exceptions.

>> Kentucky is one of the states the president referred to Attorney General Daniel Cameron spoke after the Supreme Court decision.

>> You may know Kentucky is one of several states the not to legislate an automatically and the fact that it's role was over turned.

Legislation protects babies, more forms of abortion.

As of this morning.

Sent with the health of the mother is at risk.

Morrison is no longer want to in the Commonwealth.

>> And 2019, the Kentucky General Assembly passed what's called the Human Life Protection Act.

State Representative Joseph Fisher sponsored back so-called trigger law banning most abortions after today's ruling.

That's now in effect.

I talked to him earlier about that measure and a proposed constitutional amendment involving abortion.

That's on the ballot.

This November.

I know that today is a day that you have long for a long time.

Tell us your response and reaction to the decision from the Supreme Court today in regards to Roe versus Wade.

>> Well, I count this is truly a blessing that day for the people of Kentucky and for the future papal trip to 2.

It's always a great day with our Constitution.

Is Today's you said that we've been praying for and preparing for for.

Many years.

And I think Kentucky, is it a perfect position to offer?

We'll protection to the on board beginning today.

And I think that's that's exactly what this decision entails.

>> And I do want to get to that point, sir, that beginning today in Kentucky because of a 20 19 law that was passed by the General Assembly and signed into law by then Governor Matt Bevin that what we often hear him refer to as a trigger law explained that to us.

>> Well, that Krs chapter 3.11, which or to or shunned statutes.

The provisions of this section basically state that they shall become effective immediately the.

But current self, a decision, the U.S. Supreme Court that reverses in whole or part Roe v Wade.

They're by returning the a decision regarding abortion in the Commonwealth.

And that's precisely what as I read the decision today.

Explicitly says is that these rights that whether there's a right to abortion is now determined by the states.

>> And so, but abortion is essentially banned in Kentucky at this moment to correct.

>> That would be that says, my put the a trader law says that was the intent of the trailer.

All the wants.

Roe v Wade was over, turned the abortions, but no longer be permitted to been to talk to.

>> So let's talk about this November.

There is a constitutional amendment that will appear on the ballot.

The general election that and also addresses this issue of abortion rights and the funding of abortions in Kentucky.

You are the architect of Proposed constitutional amendment as well.

Described that more to us.

Please.

>> Well, basically, it's a very and what it says to protect human life.

Nothing in the Constitution ship will be construed to secure or protect a right to abortion or require funding for portion.

So if the people to pass that, then there could be no challenges to restricting abortion in Kentucky under our Constitution.

And that to.

That is the tip doesn't like which.

>> Is there any concern in your mind about the criminalization of abortion providers or those who may transport those seeking abortion to other states where those laws have been codified Massachusetts and New York.

Do the laws in Kentucky go that far?

>> But let me say this.

What before Roe v Wade, talk to you?

Exactly.

The same language.

The same statute at that time.

There was no heavily for someone trade transporting out of state to.

To undertake an abortion.

So I do think.

That this would apply in that situation.

I would be a a federal.

A decision whether to make that particular act criminalized.

But as you said, we did criminalize the ax abortion in Kentucky, but not the women.

We understand that women so far under extreme stress when when making a decision like this and to not be a lot of the criminally liable.

For making that decision.

But to we will hold the abortion is criminally liable.

>> And what what would those penalties look like?

>> I don't have the penalties in front of me.

under the the statute we passed also, I think in 2021, which is the attorney general's the authority to enforce a chapter 3, 11, 8 in may seek injunctive injunctive relief as well as civil and criminal penalties.

To prove that to to to to get allies and remedy violations of our abortion statutes.

>> There is a final question.

I'll ask you, sir.

There's been some discussion about for those women who would have sought an abortion in Kentucky who may seek now to carry their pregnancies to full term.

We'll Kentucky embrace such policy changes such as paid leave or expand social services.

Our medical services to provide for women who are carrying their pregnancies to term.

If those pregnancies may have been somehow medically compromised and may require additional care for the child wants he or she is born.

Is Kentucky prepared to provide and finance those types of resources for women >> well, I do not know what the intent of the legislature will be in the future.

As you know, I am retiring from the Legislature.

And running for a seat on the Supreme Court.

But I do say to Kentucky is well positioned in this environment to be prepared to handle the increased numbers of.

When seeking help to bring their child to I think we have to prepare ourselves for spreading its the crisis centers are ready, willing and able to help women to bring their child to term.

And I believe for the right to life and others.

We've also established a police believe little lies, star adoption laws to allow for That's the option.

we've done all these things and preparation for this very day.

>> And that was state Representative Joseph Fisher here.

Some other reaction to today's ruling.

Senator Mitch McConnell says, quote, the Supreme Court's landmark ruling in Dobbs is courageous and correct.

This is a historic victory for the Constitution.

And for the most vulnerable and our society end quote.

And Planned Parenthood says, quote, Make no mistake, this decision goes beyond abortion.

This is about who has power over you.

Who has the authority to make decisions for you and who can control your future, unquote.

Governor Andy Beshear tweeted today's decision triggers an extremist Kentucky law that creates a total ban and Kentucky that will eliminate all options for victims of rape or incest.

Shortly after the Supreme Court announced its decision, protesters gathered outside the E M W Women's Surgical Center in Louisville.

The state's only full-time abortion clinic.

The protesters told us even though they knew the decision was coming and what it would likely be, they were still stunned that Roe versus Wade was overturned.

>> I think we're just all ins shock.

I think we just don't really know what to do now.

And 22 years old and didn't think I would ever have to face getting rights taken away from me.

As you know, a young woman.

It's honestly terrifying because I know having power over something like that can end up being so much more than what is seen by.

Absolutely think it's a step back.

>> Words for I I don't think it's fair.

I definitely think women need to have access to safe and legal abortions.

I don't think it's going to stop abortions at all.

It's just going to stop safe abortions.

>> I'm listening to women who are are coming for dinner, terrified about this that are are feeling.

What their lives are in danger.

I think that there's people on both sides are trying to do what they think is best.

But I think finding ways to communicate that this is going to endanger lives.

>> The abortion ruling is the dominant issue in tonight's inside Kentucky politics, we hear more from political insiders.

Sean Souther, director of communications for the Republican Party of Kentucky and Democratic digital strategist Beth Thorpe.

And let's talk about the political implications of this decision today.

We know that the Republican Party often has made abortion part of the overall platform and pro-life issues.

What does this mean for the Republican Party going forward?

>> Well, Renee, I think that, you know, as you indicated this, this issues largely baked the the election already on where both sides, both parties fall on this issue is that the Republicans are the prolife party and the Democrats are the pro abortion We believe in, you restrictions on abortion in most of the country agrees with us on that The Democrat Party doesn't agree with that.

And so I think that both sides are largely.

Rained on this But I think that, you know, there might be a little bit increase in energy on both sides, especially as we look towards the fall election Senator Paul on the ballot as well as a constitutional amendment on the involving the pro-life issue.

So I think that this is largely already baked into the cake on where people are on these when they went in that registered to vote a vote in today's primary.

>> We heard today bath or by heard from House Speaker Nancy Pelosi that this will be an issue that will the election.

Just a shot at alluded to Democrats will use this issue to hopefully she said persuade those 2 come to their side.

Do you think that that will be the case in Kentucky?

>> I think that.

I always hesitate to say what's going to happen because I think that's a stay overnight with the electrical to exactly.

But I do think if there is a lot of surprised by even by people that hurt Democrats or a little more involved.

They really didn't think that stay was going to so I'm seeing a lot of energy.

I'm seeing a lot of surprised by younger people who really didn't know.

I think this could be a defining issue and I think it could help in some races on the Democratic side.

We'll see.

I would like to refute a little bit.

I mean, the majority of the country does believe in its having access to to reproductive care in this way.

So I mean, I think that's going to be interesting how this machine count on election.

>> So Sean, does your polling show differently in Kentucky, the Kentucky since abilities when it comes to embracing pro-life issues?

Is it 50, 50 50 who are for abortion rights and 50% who are pro-life?

>> Well, I think that Kentucky is a prolife state regardless of partisan That's what's driven a lot of the movement from this state from turning from a Democrat for the Democrat state to a Republican state were just put out a report this week that we're only down 4,000 voters when it comes to party registration advantage to the Democrats have held for decades.

And so I think Kentucky's a prolife state, it's a conservative state on this issue and even some of the legislation that's been passed has received overwhelming support from members of the Democrat Party here in Frankfurt.

And so I think this issue is one worth Kentuckians in the Republican Party or a whole lot more in alignment than any of the National Democrats who would like to make this an issue for the fall election.

>> Beth, I do want to ask you a logistical question because you are situated in Louisville and of course, you are connected to the people who are part of Planned Parenthood and ACLU and the abortion providing clinics there.

What do you know about providing services and with they've ceased that if this particular moment our heaviest east before.

>> From my understanding of the very minute, it stopped.

It stopped plan.

I don't have confirmation that I think from what I understand the same thing happened.

>> At the other clinic, it you know that they were waiting and then all appointments are now canceled because at this point it is a legal in Kentucky.

>> So, Sean, I want to go to you because you're you're not a spokesperson for the Republicans in the Kentucky General Assembly.

But as you alluded to and as we discussed, there is a trigger that would go into effect that was passed in 2019 during the Bevin administration.

And there is a constitutional amendment that will be on the ballot this November.

Can you go into more depth about that?

>> Well, sure, I mean, there there as you mentioned, there is a trigger law that that is, you know, already in according to Attorney General Daniel Cameron who held a press conference a little bit ago and that law was passed in 2019 with support from both Republicans and Democrats.

it's been lost since But it actually went into today and then this Kentuckians have an opportunity to go to the ballot box and a vote for a constitutional amendment that will clearly state within Kentucky that we are prolife state and trying those values in our constitution and also for been the state from spending any taxpayer money on on abortion.

And so that's the opportunity that's coming up this November.

It's the Second Amendment.

in the vote.

Yes, on that would be devoted to trying pro-life values into the state constitution.

>> So Beth, or if I want to finish up with for for Democrats, all who are in the General Assembly are pro choice.

There are some pro-life Democrat Kratz of so this could be how difficult is this issue going to be for the party to navigate in Kentucky?

>> You little.

>> Do the little Democrats are their pro choice >> I think that for some, you know, they get to situations in Eastern Kentucky that just just been such a defining issue.

You know, I think that's on them personally.

I don't know.

I can't speak for the kid up on this issue.

But you know, all I have to say is I think that when this really comes through with this really be what this latter part of the scenes.

I think this is going to cause some problems.

The Republican women.

Welcome to have abortions to a Republican women with birth control.

We have we have ours Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas is saying, you know, we're looking at birth control.

We're looking at, you know, all of these other things.

You know, this is great.

You know are age.

It also idea is on the table at people like it.

Yeah, to have children and here we are.

We may, you know, I just think where this all shakes out.

This is going to be it's not going to be well liked.

You know, the people who are super pro choice really thrilled that this is what happened.

But I think some people that are in the middle there are not going to let this shakes out >> there's much more on today's Supreme Court decision coming up on the PBS news hour.

And on Monday night on Kentucky tonight will have an hour-long discussion about the ruling with policymakers in Kentucky and activists on both sides of the issue.

On now to other developments today, Congress has passed the first major gun safety legislation since 1994.

The bill would increase scrutiny of anyone ages 18 to 21 trying to buy a gun.

It finds more school security and mental health programs and encourages red flag laws to take guns away from people who pose a threat.

It passed the House today after passing the Senate last night.

Senator Mitch McConnell was one of the 15 Republicans voting.

Yes, Kentucky Senator Rand Paul voted no.

Paul says instead of creating more red flag laws, why not enforce the laws already exist?

>> New York's already got these red flag laws years got lots years.

Got lots of gun control.

And yet the shooting happened about Bloom.

But the kid in had made it through and it's a felony to get to make a threat to kill others.

He could have been prosecuted.

So I fear even with this law, if we don't up and pay attention, the laws we already have, we don't persist in persevere in prosecuting these kids that show this we already have is not that we just have the signals they might.

They are committing crimes.

Why don't we prosecuted one?

We use the laws on the book.

>> And the House Representative John Yarmouth voted yes.

All 5 Kentucky Republicans voted no.

President Biden has vowed to sign it.

National Guard troops are on the ground in Marion handing out water.

The town of about 3,000 is facing a water crisis after a breach in the levee forced the draining of the lake that supplies the town with water.

The guard will be handing out water through next Tuesday.

Marion's Planning and zoning director says the city is working on solutions.

>> It's day by day.

So I will say there.

There's a lot of things going on behind the scenes right now that we're testing in trying it changes daily.

But it, we we are making.

>> Progress.

>> State and city officials are working on plans for a water convoy from the Cumberland River to help supplement the town's water supply.

And the town is evaluating a potential connection with Sturgis is water supply.

The water crisis in Marion is also affecting small businesses.

The 88 dip has been a hometown staple for decades.

The restaurant owner says it stands today.

The city has a 2 week supply of water and his business is doing its part to conserve the measures they're taking have caused him.

He says $4,000 and he projects it will cost him more than 10,000 in the long run.

>> It's been a challenge right now.

We have port-a-potties.

We've got the restrooms closed.

We have snow, water tanks outside having water hauled in.

Try not to use any city water to extend that 2 week period.

We use about 15,000 gallons or so per month which everybody has to cut back some so we will try it.

But trying to buy a little time.

>> Glenn Congress says his customers have been very understanding.

He says it's unknown how long this situation will last.

Jobs are headed to Graves.

County Mayfield, consumer products says it will invest.

33 million dollars and hire more than 500 people as it builds back after last December's deadly tornado.

This is the same company that owns a candle factory in Mayfield, 8 people died when a tornado hit that factory.

Some workers filed suit saying the company threatened to fire them if they left during the storm.

The company has denied that.

♪ Now on to health news, COVID cases are still on the rise in Kentucky.

The new map shows 22 counties in the high category and another.

37, our Medium Governor Andy Beshear, says hospital numbers are still low, but this is not a time he says to relax.

>> It is not time to stop talking about COVID.

It is time to to learn to live with COVID.

>> But understand that while most of our state is green or yellow there or red counties, we need to be thoughtful and we are in traveling to doing business and red counties.

What steps the take?

>> Kentucky's current positivity number is 12.0.

45 1%?

Kentucky has its first probable case of monkeypox in 2022, the state says it involves someone in Jefferson County.

The state will not release information about the patient doctor.

Steven Stack, Kentucky's public health commissioner says this is concerning, but not surprising.

He also says the risk to the general public is low.

There are 173 confirmed monkeypox cases nationally.

♪ ♪ Weekend.

And there's plenty to do around Kentucky the last week in June, especially if you like music cars, coffee and cows.

Toby Gibbs has tonight's look at what's happening around the Commonwealth.

>> Today kicks off Bowling Green's concerts in the Park Series which lasts until September 9th.

Disorderly conduct will begin this summer of music with new performers every week, this friendly tradition has been bringing music and fun to family.

Since 1979 grab your blanket and chair and head down to Circus Square Park every Friday night for a summer full of fun.

One of the biggest dairy shows in the state is taking place this weekend in Casey County with youth activities.

Educational workshop, special guests, the Casey County Fair Dairy show and the state Holstein and Swiss show.

This is sure to be a weekend.

You won't want to miss the 17th annual Rob Festival is in Owensboro this weekend.

The event will be full of performances by artists such as we Banjo 3 and punch brothers just to name a few as well as forums and workshops and songwriting yoga bluegrass jamming one-on-one and clogging and flat foot dancing.

>> Grab your family and friends and enjoy good food and good OL bluegrass and roots music.

You like ours do like coffee than the Dawson Springs car in coffee event.

This Saturday is for you.

Open to all makes and models of cars, trucks and motorcycles.

This event happens on the last Saturday of every month.

There will be more than 100 vehicles.

Some from as far away as Chicago, along with free coffee and doughnuts.

How much more could you ask for learn about famous Explorers, Lewis and Clark at the Lewis and Clark Junior Ranger Day this Saturday taking place outside the museum.

A big bone lick State historic site explore Amaka Lewis and Clark camp meet the big b**** bison and go on your own expedition to arm Lewis and Clark Junior Ranger Badge, Country Music star Mark Wills will be in downtown Campbellsville on June 30th to help kick off Campbellsville 4th of July weekend celebration.

The Platinum recording artist had 19 billboard charting singles, 8 of which have reached the top 10.

The Kentucky Highland Renaissance Festival is happening every weekend until July 17th in eminence escape to Briarwood and experience the magic this town has to offer with merchants, the twisted Thistle pub glassblowing and more fun all around.

Enjoy an evening of dining and music all with a phenomenal view.

The summer concert series is happening at the Kentucky Dam Village now through September.

2nd, with a vast array of universal Americana musicians covering a broad range of styles and sounds you want to make sure to stay in the loop on this summer classic.

And that's what's going on around the commonwealth, I'm told, begins.

>> A lot of great things happening this weekend.

So make it a good one.

Join Bill Bryant of the panel reporters as they discuss today's Supreme Court decision on Roe versus Wade and other news of the week on comment on Kentucky.

And we'll have more from Marion in Crittendon County as that community continues to deal with a water shortage.

That's Monday night on Kentucky edition at 6.30, Eastern 5.30, central, which is the same time.

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