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No coordination, says Kelly Craft of $1.5 million gift from husband’s trust to PAC
LOUISVILLE — Republican candidate for governor Kelly Craft said the $7 million she has loaned her campaign shows she’s “all in” while saying there’s no coordination between her campaign and the super PAC promoting her election that received $1.5 million from her husband Joe Craft’s trust. Kentucky law prohibits coordination between a candidate’s campaign and […]
Cameron conspicuously absent, as Republican candidates talk about ‘woke’ agendas in schools
LOUISVILLE — An empty chair for Daniel Cameron was placed on stage during Wednesday’s Kentucky Sports Radio debate, highlighting the attorney general’s absence.? While Cameron, the frontrunner in Kentucky’s Republican primary for governor, was elsewhere, he still got a good bit of attention after moderator Matt Jones asked the others if he had been a […]
Craft absent as Republicans field questions about economy, nuclear energy in Paducah
PADUCAH — Four Republican candidates for governor fielded questions about the economy and pledged their support for exploring Kentucky’s nuclear energy options during a forum sponsored by the Paducah Area Chamber of Commerce Tuesday. Not present for the event was former United Nations Ambassador Kelly Craft, who polls show running second behind Attorney General Daniel […]
Warren County GOP hears from five Kentucky candidates for governor, one presidential hopeful
BOWLING GREEN — The Warren County Republican Party’s Lincoln Day Dinner brought five candidates in the Kentucky governor’s race and one presidential candidate, former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, under one roof Friday night.? Voicing unity in their quest to defeat Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear this fall, the gubernatorial candidates — Attorney General Daniel Cameron, former […]
On the campaign trail with Republicans who want to be Kentucky’s next governor
As a new poll shows Republican Kelly Craft gaining on frontrunner Daniel Cameron, the two Republican candidates for governor earlier this week sparred over the importance of former President Donald Trump’s endorsement in the race.? The former president has endorsed Attorney General Cameron but did appoint Craft to her two ambassadorships.? Craft said Wednesday after […]
Republican candidates for governor talk education as May 16 primary nears
Editor’s note: This story was updated Wednesday evening with comments from Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron.? ELIZABETHTOWN — Kelly Craft, a Republican running to be Kentucky’s next governor, has a message for state Education Commissioner Jason Glass: Resign on Election Day or she will fire him on her first day in office.? Campaigning with U.S. […]
Louisville mayor calls on legislature to free city to deal with gun violence
LOUISVILLE — Louisville’s mayor and congressman and a physician treating victims of a mass shooting pleaded Tuesday for action on gun violence. The day after a gunman killed five people in a downtown bank, Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg called on state lawmakers to let the city make its own policy choices about reducing gun violence.? […]
Louisville gunman legally purchased AR-15 six days before shooting
LOUISVILLE —?The AR-15 rifle used to kill five people in Louisville was purchased legally, police said Tuesday.? In a morning news conference, Louisville Metro Police Department officials said the gunman bought an AR-15 rifle on April 4 from a Louisville gun dealer — six days before he walked into his place of employment and killed […]
Prayers and reform: Politicians react to Louisville shooting
LOUISVILLE —?After news of a shooting in downtown Louisville broke Monday, Kentucky politicians quickly reacted to share their thoughts.? Some called for thoughts and prayers for victims, their families and others responding to the incidents, while others made pleas for more gun control laws.? Five people died, including the shooter, during the shooting at Old […]
Keck calls for sports gambling revenue to be used to improve school safety in Kentucky
Days after it was legalized in Kentucky, Republican governor candidate Alan Keck called for future revenue from sports gambling to be used for improving safety in Kentucky’s schools.? In a campaign press release, the Somerset mayor said he recognized that some Kentuckians oppose sports betting. “That’s why it’s essential to me that we use the […]
April 17 is deadline to register to vote in Kentucky’s primary election
For those who plan to make a choice in Kentucky’s upcoming primary election, be sure to register to vote by Monday, April 17.? The primary election is Tuesday, May 16. The general election is Tuesday, Nov. 7.? Registering can be completed online, via mail or by returning voter registration cards to your county clerk’s office. […]
Kentucky Black Legislative Caucus joins call condemning potential expulsion of Tennessee lawmakers?
Kentucky’s Black Legislative Caucus joined the National Black Caucus of State Legislators in? condemning the potential expulsion of? three Tennessee state lawmakers after days of turmoil at the Capitol in Nashville.? Last week, three Tennessee Democrats?—?Rep. Gloria Johnson, Justin J. Pearson and Justin Jones — led an impromptu protest on the House floor against gun […]