Politics

Public invited to discussion of Amendment 2 at Kenton County Public Library in Erlanger Oct. 14

BY: - October 7, 2024

To help voters better understand Amendment 2, which would allow Kentucky’s legislature to steer public dollars into nonpublic schools, LINK nky and Educate NKY will host a Community Conversation next week. The event is scheduled for 6 p.m. Oct. 14? at the Erlanger branch of the Kenton County Public Library. RSVP for a free ticket […]

Blaming ‘mob intimidation,’ Northern Kentucky Republican finds new site for fundraiser

BY: - October 5, 2024

This article is republished from the Northern Kentucky Tribune, a nonprofit publication of the Kentucky Center for Public Service Journalism. Controversial gun rights advocate Kyle Rittenhouse is to be the special guest of a campaign fundraiser Oct. 9 for state House candidate TJ Roberts of Burlington. The event will mark Rittenhouse’s second appearance in Kentucky […]

GOP leaders say policy debates are to come as Democrats decry Amendment 2 as ‘blank check’

BY: - October 4, 2024

FRANKFORT — With the general election next month, Kentucky’s top Democrats and Republicans are both criticizing what they say is misinformation about a proposed constitutional amendment that would allow the General Assembly to fund nonpublic schools.? Amendment 2, which Kentucky voters will decide, was a top priority for GOP lawmakers during this year’s legislative session; […]

McConnell’s PAC pumps money into Kentucky legislative races. Beshear’s not so much.

BY: - October 4, 2024

FRANKFORT — While Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s new political action committee, In This Together, has yet to report donating to a Democratic legislative candidate, U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell’s old PAC has reported giving $200,000 to help Republicans running this fall for the Kentucky legislature and local offices. In a report filed with the […]

Kentucky House election will test how culture war issues play in suburban Lexington district

BY: - October 3, 2024

After his support for LGBTQ+ teens cost Republican Rep. Killian Timoney the primary, voters in his suburban Lexington district will choose between the Republican who defeated him and a Democrat who describes himself as more of a Libertarian.? The candidates are Democrat Adam Moore, a military veteran and business owner, and Republican Thomas Jefferson, who […]

Top 2 KY lawmakers talk removal process when asked about Grossberg allegations

BY: - October 2, 2024

FRANKFORT — The top two Republicans in the Kentucky General Assembly laid out the process to remove a lawmaker in response to questions about allegations of inappropriate behavior against Louisville Democratic Rep. Daniel Grossberg.? Speaking to reporters in the Capitol Annex Wednesday afternoon, House Speaker David Osborne said indications of impropriety within the chamber are […]

Another Kentucky school district warned by attorney general not to campaign against Amendment 2

BY: - October 2, 2024

Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman’s office sent a cease and desist notice to a public school district that took an online stance against a constitutional amendment that would allow the General Assembly to fund nonpublic schools.? Augusta Independent Schools became the second public school district in the state to openly oppose Amendment 2 via Tuesday […]

Beshear recognized on 2024 TIME100 Next list

BY: - October 2, 2024

Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear was named to the TIME100 Next list for 2024 following his reelection in a red state and consideration as a running mate by Vice President Kamala Harris put him in the national spotlight.? The list curated by Time Magazine recognizes emerging leaders from around the world. Beshear was highlighted for […]

How Kentucky’s former top prosecutor used his powers to go after abortion providers in secret

BY: and - October 2, 2024

FRANKFORT — Kentucky’s attorney general and two University of Louisville physicians waged a legal battle for more than a year that almost no one knew about —? even though it involved the Republican candidate for governor and an issue of intense public interest. The secrecy around the case – from its outset in June of […]

Kentuckians have until Oct. 7 to register to vote. Here’s how.

BY: - September 30, 2024

Kentucky’s deadline to register to vote ahead of the November general election is Monday, Oct. 7.? Voters in the Bluegrass State will consider a ballot that includes the presidential race between former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, congressional races, a number of legislative races, two constitutional amendments and more. Some regional and […]

Republican’s request for Pulaski school employees’ communications too broad, says Kentucky AG

BY: - September 30, 2024

Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman’s office has denied a Republican political strategist’s open records request and sided with Pulaski County Schools regarding communications about a proposed constitutional amendment that could affect school funding. In the decision issued Friday, the attorney general’s office said the school district did not violate the state’s Open Records Act when […]

Kentucky Senate Democrats join call for Grossberg to resign amid inappropriate behavior allegations

BY: - September 25, 2024

Leadership of the Kentucky Senate Democratic Caucus joined fellow party members in calling on Louisville Democrat Rep. Daniel Grossberg to resign amid allegations of inappropriate behavior towards women.? The leaders said in a Wednesday statement that the Senate caucus “remains committed to the principles of respect, accountability, and justice in our efforts.”? “As public officials, […]