A federal judge has dismissed a case from the U.S. Department of Justice against Kentucky election officials that sought to gain access to voter registration data, including sensitive information such as driver’s license and Social Security numbers. In an opinion released Thursday, District Judge Claria Horn Boom cited a recent ruling regarding Michigan voter data from the […]
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Despite calls for Beshear to ‘do something’ about Mitch McConnell, the answer isn’t so simple
A lot of people are asking Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear to “do something” about U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell’s absence from the Senate. Former Illinois Republican congressman turned political commentator Adam Kinzinger said on Threads Tuesday: “I think the Governor of Kentucky has every right and responsibility to either see Mitch or declare the seat vacant.” Three hours […]
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Kentuckians with disabilities, advocates say looming 4% Medicaid cut is a ‘threat’
Kentuckians with disabilities and their loved ones and advocates came to Frankfort Friday and pleaded with elected officials to find a way to protect the services they receive through Medicaid waivers. Several spoke during a legislative subcommittee meeting, which was formed to handle issues surrounding waiver waitlists, and many more spoke at a town hall […]
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Beshear appoints Adkins to Kentucky State Fair Board
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear appointed his former senior adviser, Rocky Adkins, to the Kentucky State Fair Board, which is embroiled in controversy after the governor gained control of the board following a recent Kentucky Supreme Court opinion. Adkins, who left Beshear’s administration earlier this month amid speculation that he will run for governor in 2027, will replace […]
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Adkins, senior adviser to Beshear, leaving Kentucky governor’s administration
Rocky Adkins, a former Kentucky Democratic House floor leader, has left his post with Gov. Andy Beshear’s administration. Adkins was serving as the governor’s senior adviser. His last day was Friday, July 10, a press release from the governor’s office said. “Rocky has been an invaluable part of Team Kentucky and our success, and I […]
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Kentucky politicians, mostly Republicans, confirm they will speak at Fancy Farm Picnic
A few Kentucky politicians — mostly Republicans — have confirmed they will be speaking at this year’s Fancy Farm Picnic next month. The annual barbecue picnic, a fundraiser for the St. Jerome Catholic Church in Graves County held the first Saturday in August, has become a longstanding Kentucky tradition for elected officials and campaigning hopefuls. The 2026 picnic […]
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Weddle attorney says Beshear fundraiser destroyed evidence in campaign contribution case
The attorney for former London Mayor Randall Weddle says that in the spring of 2023 the chief fundraiser for Gov. Andy Beshear’s reelection campaign “destroyed vital evidence” in a pending criminal case against Weddle for making excess campaign contributions to Beshear. Weddle was indicted by the Laurel County Grand Jury on March 31 in an […]
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McConnell’s hospitalization continues as Kentucky officials, constituents demand transparency
As U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell’s hospitalization nears one month, people in his home state of Kentucky are raising questions about the seven-term senator’s condition and his fitness to serve. McConnell, 84, was hospitalized June 14 for an undisclosed condition. While his office has distributed a few updates, they’ve been vague, offering little information about his prognosis or […]
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Kentucky to get slice of national CashApp settlement
Kentucky’s General Fund is getting a nearly $400,000 deposit thanks to a national $45 million CashApp/Block settlement. Kentucky’s slice of the settlement is $556,445.47, according to a Wednesday judgement. After attorney fees of $183,626 for the attorney general, $372,819 heads to the state general fund. Attorney General Russell Coleman was part of a multi-state coalition to sue […]
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KY bill regulating kids’ social media had bipartisan support, AG backing. What killed it?
Bella Cornett sees a direct line between a social media influencer who posted videos of tricks with vaping smoke and the bullying she endured in her Kentucky high school. Cornett, 19, said her friend group at the time watched those social media videos as first year high school students and “thought that was so cool.” They started […]
