"The mission statement of the Kentucky Center for Public Issues is to help citizens explore, understand, and confront issues critical to the future of the Commonwealth. The Kentucky Center for Public Issues (KCPI) works to actively participate in shaping Kentucky's public agenda by providing credible information and creating new forums for meaningful citizen dialogue and action regarding Kentucky's public affairs." Their performance evaluations attempt to rate legislators according to legislative skills, conscientiousness, credibility, and overall performance.