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Supreme Court Leaves Kentucky’s Ultrasound Law in Place
By: Mark Sherman | AP
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WASHINGTON, D.C. (AP) — The Supreme Court has left in place a Kentucky law requiring doctors to perform ultrasounds and show fetal images to patients before abortions. The justices did… Read More
Kentucky Gov-elect says He Won by Focusing on People’s Needs
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Democrat Andy Beshear says he won the governor’s race in Republican-leaning Kentucky by focusing on voters’ anxieties and not the “24-hour cable news cycle.” In a… Read More
Hemp Application Period Underway in Kentucky
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles says the state’s hemp licensing program for 2020 is underway. Grower applications must be submitted by March 15 of next year…. Read More
Regional Offices in Kentucky to Issue Real ID Licenses
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – A Kentucky transportation official says the state plans to set up 12 regional offices to issue special driver’s licenses that will be needed in less than… Read More
Beshear Praises Bevin Administration’s Help in Transition
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Gov.-elect Andy Beshear says Gov. Matt Bevin’s administration is giving its “best efforts” to assist his transition team as he prepares to become Kentucky’s governor next… Read More
Audit Reviews Kentucky Teachers’ Retirement Systems
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A report by Kentucky Auditor Mike Harmon shows the pension system for teachers is on more solid ground. Harmon says the financial statement audit of the… Read More
Here’s How 2 Schools Have Made Free College Work — For Decades
By: Jeff Tyler | NPR
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The idea of tuition-free college isn’t a new concept for some schools. Two colleges in Kentucky have been making it work for years.
Kentucky Governor Faces Big Decision in Contested Election
By: Bruce Schreiner | AP
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Republican Gov. Matt Bevin could face a legacy-defining decision when the vote totals from the Kentucky governor’s race are double-checked Thursday — concede to Democrat Andy… Read More
Bevin Administration Again Ordered to Release Braidy Records
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Gov. Matt Bevin’s administration has again been ordered to release records about Braidy Industries, which is partly owned by the state and plans to build an… Read More
AK Steel has Final Production Run at Kentucky Plant
By: Associated Press
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ASHLAND, Ky. (AP) – AK Steel has produced its last coil at a century-old plant in eastern Kentucky that was mostly idled more than three years ago. News outlets report… Read More
Some in GOP Warn Against Election Challenge in Kentucky
By: Bruce Schreiner | AP
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Some Kentucky Republicans are warning Gov. Matt Bevin against challenging the election results in his reelection bid unless he finds evidence of massive fraud. U.S. Rep…. Read More
Kentucky Removes Warning for Ohio River Waters
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky officials have removed a public health advisory for harmful algal blooms along the Ohio River. Kentucky’s Division of Water and Department for Public Health issued… Read More
Bevin Seeks Vote Recanvass While Beshear Starts Transition
By: Bruce Schriener | AP
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Republican Gov. Matt Bevin said next week’s recanvass of the vote count in Kentucky’s gubernatorial election won’t be his last move in challenging the results, which… Read More
Beshear Claims Victory in Kentucky; Bevin Refuses to Concede
By: Bruce Schreiner | AP
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky’s bitter race for governor went into overtime as Democrat Andy Beshear declared victory while Republican Gov. Matt Bevin, a close ally of President Donald Trump,… Read More
First These Kentuckians Couldn’t Drink The Water. Now They Can’t Afford It
By: Sydney Boles | NPR
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In a struggling coal region of Kentucky, moves to fix a notoriously dirty water supply have created a new crisis: Many are now unable to afford their water bills.
Kentucky Officials Fight to Keep Out Fatal Deer Disease
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – The Kentucky Department of Fish and Wildlife is increasing efforts to prevent the spread of a disease that afflicts deer and elk herds. The agency is… Read More
Kentucky College Degrees Climbing While Enrollment Drops
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The number of Kentucky college and university students receiving undergraduate degrees and certificates is continuing to climb, but preliminary enrollment figures are falling. The state Council… Read More
Bevin, Beshear Square Off in Combative Televised Debate
By: Bruce Schreiner | Dylan Lovan | AP
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LEXINGTON, Ky. (AP) — Republican Gov. Matt Bevin aggressively pushed back against Democratic challenger Andy Beshear’s plan to legalize casino gambling, while the incumbent declared he regretted nothing he’s said… Read More
Disastrous Disconnect: Coal, Climate And Catastrophe In Kentucky
By: Rachel Leven | Zach Goldstein | The Center for Public Integrity
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This story is part of a series about the insufficient protections for vulnerable people as natural disasters worsen in a warming climate. The Center for Public Integrity and four partners… Read More
West Virginia Governor’s Companies Ordered to Pay $35M
By: Associated Press
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LONDON, Ky. (AP) — Companies tied to West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice have been ordered to pay $35 million in damages for defaulting on a mining contract. The Lexington Herald-Leader reports the… Read More
Kentucky Supreme Court Hears Arguments in Pension Case
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Government employees in Kentucky who sued over state investment decisions have taken their case to the state’s Supreme Court after a lower court said they lacked… Read More
Kentucky AG Announces 2 Drug-related Settlements
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky’s attorney general has announced two separate settlements totaling nearly $40 million that involve a drug company and a drug distributor. Attorney General Andy Beshear said… Read More
Data Center Lets Kentuckians Track Higher Education System
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Council on Postsecondary Education says the public launch of a comprehensive data center will enable Kentuckians to track progress in the state’s higher education system…. Read More
Beshear Defends Medicaid Expansion in Ky.
By: Associated Press
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LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) – Democrat Andy Beshear has offered a vigorous defense of Kentucky’s Medicaid expansion as he promotes an issue that’s become a flash point in his campaign against… Read More
Ky. Supreme Court Candidates Offer Starkly Different Resumes
By: Associated Press
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FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – A veteran appellate judge and a prominent lawmaker are highlighting their different resumes while making their case to voters in competing for a seat on the… Read More
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