Government
Weddle blames Beshear fundraiser for letting him make illegal political contributions
FRANKFORT — London Mayor Randall Weddle says he told a fundraiser for Gov. Andy Beshear’s reelection in late 2022 that he planned to make political contributions of others on his credit card, but instead of being warned that such a move would be illegal, the fundraiser told Weddle, “Okay sounds great.” Weddle also said that […]
House Republicans removed from committees last year have assignments restored
FRANKFORT — After they were removed from their committees for seemingly bucking GOP House leadership last session, five House Republicans received either new committee assignments or were reassigned to their former committees Monday.? The removal prompted Republican Rep. Felicia Rabourn, of Pendleton, to lead an effort to change House rules that would lessen leadership’s control […]
Some Republican Party officials in Kentucky defend Jan. 6 rioters,?echoing Trump rhetoric
On the third anniversary of the attack on the U.S. Capitol, some Republican activists in Kentucky rallied support for those who stormed Congress and asserted that information about the violence of Jan. 6, 2021 is being withheld from the public. The Republican Party of Kentucky’s central committee narrowly approved a resolution to that effect on […]
The ABCs of Kentucky’s economy
As the Kentucky General Assembly gathers in Frankfort, lawmakers will be looking for ways to lift Kentucky’s workforce participation rate, attract employers and usher in a more prosperous future. They’ll likely consider tax policy, infrastructure subsidies and education’s role in growing an economy, making this a good time to look at the bigger economic picture. […]
Massie draws two Republican challengers in Kentucky congressional race as candidate filing ends
FRANKFORT — After a slew of candidates dropped off their paperwork, the door to the secretary of state’s office promptly closed at 4 p.m. Friday — marking the deadline for Kentucky’s 2024 election filings. Voters across the commonwealth have much to decide this year — races for Congress, General Assembly, Kentucky Supreme Court and most […]
Kentucky Senate leader files bill to curb ‘divisive concepts’ in public higher education
FRANKFORT — Employees and students could sue public universities and colleges in Kentucky on grounds they were discriminated against for rejecting “divisive concepts”?defined in a new bill introduced in the Kentucky legislature. Senate Bill 6 says students and employees whose claims are successful could be awarded up to $100,000.? The sponsor, Senate Majority Whip Mike […]
Israeli government invites Kentucky lawmakers to private viewing of Hamas attack footage
FRANKFORT — The Israeli government has invited Kentucky lawmakers and statewide office holders to a private viewing later this month of “raw footage” of Hamas militants’ attack on Israeli civilians and military, killing more than 1,200 with scores held hostage, on Oct. 7 of last year. The email invitation sent Thursday morning to lawmakers from […]
Owsley County clerk indicted for tampering with vehicle registration records, misconduct
Owsley County Clerk Shanna Oliver has been indicted for tampering with vehicle registration records and official misconduct, according to a release Thursday from Attorney General Russell Coleman’s office. A Franklin County Grand Jury indicted Oliver Wednesday on one count of tampering with public records, a Class D felony, and one count of second-degree official misconduct, […]
Here’s who gave to Beshear-Coleman inauguration committee
FRANKFORT — Special interest political action committees and wealthy political donors provided the vast majority of $684,000 raised in the closing weeks of 2023 by the inauguration committee of Gov. Andy Beshear and Lt. Gov. Jaqueline Coleman, according to a report filed Wednesday by the committee with the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance. The report […]
Beshear puts human faces to his budget proposals in State of the Commonwealth address
FRANKFORT — While Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear has long brought attention to health care, education and rebuilding after natural disasters, he put human faces to those issues in the first State of the Commonwealth address of his second term Wednesday night.? In his speech to a joint-session of the Republican-controlled Kentucky House and Senate, Beshear […]
Abortion foe Sen. Westerfield proposes sweeping new supports for Kentucky families
A Republican legislator from Western Kentucky has filed a sweeping measure to provide more support for families through a major financial boost to child care, education, housing, health services and other measures aimed at pregnant individuals and women with children. Senate Bill 34, filed Tuesday by Sen. Whitney Westerfield, carries a $551 million price tag […]
Kentucky State Police say all clear after Capitol was evacuated for bomb threat
The Kentucky Capitol was evacuated Wednesday morning after Kentucky’s secretary of state, like other state offices around the country, received a bomb threat. After searching the Capitol and grounds, Kentucky State Police allowed people to return to the building in early afternoon. Michon Lindstrom, a spokesperson for the office, said the Capitol was evacuated after […]