This story originally appeared in our weekly LINK Reader. Subscribe to our print edition here. It’s possible many Kentuckians didn’t think about the power a governor has until Gov. Andy Beshear told residents of the commonwealth when and where they had to wear masks during the COVID-19 pandemic. Every four years, Kentucky holds a gubernatorial […]
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Did you know the commissioner of agriculture is in charge of gas pumps? Neither did we
This story originally appeared in our weekly LINK Reader. Subscribe to our print edition here. The Kentucky commissioner of agriculture is an elected state executive position tasked with protecting and promoting the state’s farming industry. Those elected serve for four years and are limited to two terms. “As commissioner of agriculture I helped expand markets […]
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Auditor of Public Accounts: What responsibilities does Kentucky’s auditor have, and who are the candidates vying for the job?
This story originally appeared in our weekly LINK Reader. Subscribe to our print edition here. Despite the stodgy title, the Kentucky auditor of public accounts holds one of the most important jobs in the commonwealth. The auditor of public accounts is an elected constitutional officer that is responsible for conducting audits of the state’s government […]
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A guide to the 2023 Kentucky Primary Election
This story originally appeared in our weekly LINK Reader. Subscribe to our print edition here. While much of the country is focusing on who will or won’t run for president in 2024, Kentuckians are gearing up for the 2023 primary. Ours is one of a handful of states that hold off-year elections. Only three states […]
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What is a state treasurer, what do they do and who is running?
This story originally appeared in our weekly LINK Reader. Subscribe to our print edition here. Who oversees state funds and spending within the state of Kentucky? What are the day-to-day responsibilities as treasurer? Kentucky’s treasurer could be most closely compared to the state’s CFO, said Ryan Salzman, an associate political science professor at Northern Kentucky […]
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Everything you need to know about the 2023 Kentucky Primary Election
This story originally appeared in our weekly LINK Reader. Subscribe to our print edition here. Kentucky’s primary elections are coming up quick and LINK nky wants everyone to be armed with all the information they can to make the decision that’s best for them at the polls. In addition to governor, Kentuckians will vote on lieutenant […]
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Kelly Craft calls on Washington ally Ted Cruz to help campaign
Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas) will appear with Kentucky Republican gubernatorial candidate Kelly Craft in two get-out-the-vote rallies on May 13. Craft, who trails frontrunner Attorney General Daniel Cameron by six points in the polls, is looking to bolster her campaign ahead of the May 16 primary. Craft gained significant ground on Cameron after she gave […]
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The Frankfort LINK: GOP Gubernatorial Debate Part 1
LINK nky, along with WCPO and the Kenton County Republican Party, hosted two Republican gubernatorial debates at the Lincoln Grant Scholar House in Covington on April 25 and 26. We will bring you those debates in podcast form in a two-part series. Here is part one, which features candidates Bob Devore, Jacob Clark, and David […]
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Craft, Cameron finally face off in a heated debate
For the first time in the Republican gubernatorial campaign, the top two candidates appeared on stage together, allowing Kentucky voters to hear from both in the same setting outside of their respective campaign events. Former United Nations Ambassador Kelly Craft and Attorney General Daniel Cameron — polling at 24% and 30%, respectively — took the […]
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GOP gubernatorial race ‘in flux’ as candidates debate sans Cameron, Craft
Candidates were cordial and engaged on night two of Northern Kentucky’s Republican gubernatorial primary debate. While the four participating candidates agreed on many topics, their differences came through in their answers. Auditor Mike Harmon, Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles, Somerset Mayor Alan Keck and former Northern Kentucky attorney Eric Deters were present at the Lincoln Grant […]