Written by Aneri Pattani for KFF Health News Opioid settlement cash is not inherently political. It’s not the result of a law passed by Congress nor an edit to the state budget. It’s not taxpayer money. Rather, it’s coming from health care companies that were sued for fueling the opioid crisis with prescription painkillers. But […]
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Early voting begins today: here is where you can vote
Voters in Kentucky can vote in person early beginning today and extending to Saturday. Voters can cast their ballots at designated locations in Boone, Kenton and Campbell Counties. Early voting times and locations vary by county. Click the links below to learn more about in-person early voting in each county.
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Coleman and Mills defend their running mates’ positions in KET debate
Written by McKenna Horsley for the Kentucky Lantern Democratic Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman and Republican state Sen. Robby Mills, who are the running mates of Kentucky’s gubernatorial candidates, faced each other Monday night in a debate on KET. The debate is the only joint appearance between Coleman and Mills in which they can speak for […]
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How does Kentucky’s treasurer impact me here in NKY?
Two issues stand out when it comes to the treasurer and how the position affects people’s lives: economic development and state pensions. Both Michael Bowman and Mark Metcalf, the Democratic and Republican candidates, respectively, discuss these issues in their campaign. Yet, just what to do about these issues diverges between the two candidates. Economic Development […]
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How an off-year election could affect Kentucky’s race for governor
You’ve probably heard there’s a gubernatorial election coming up. But wait. It’s 2023. Why are we voting for governor in an off-year? Kentucky is one of only three states that holds off-year gubernatorial elections. Along with Louisiana and Mississippi, the state’s highest office will be decided during a year when voters won’t already be coming […]
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What does the secretary of state do in Kentucky?Â
Despite saying publicly that there are widespread election fraud issues involving a recount in Campbell County in 2022, two Northern Kentucky political candidates provided testimony that said there wasn’t. That contradiction led Campbell County Judge Daniel Zalla to point to it in a ruling certifying election results in the Senate District 24 Republican primary last […]
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What does an attorney general do, and how does the position impact me?
This election season, the commonwealth of Kentucky’s chief law officer position is up for grabs. Current Attorney General Daniel Cameron is the Kentucky Republican Party’s nominee for governor. He will face Democrat incumbent Gov. Andy Beshear in the November election. Cameron chose not to seek re-election for attorney general, instead shifting his focus toward his […]
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Meet the candidates running for Kentucky attorney generalÂ
This November’s attorney general race pits state Rep. Pamela Stevenson (D-Louisville) against former U.S. Attorney Russell Coleman (R). Current Attorney General Daniel Cameron announced his candidacy for governor earlier this year, leaving the office up for grabs. Attorney generals can only serve two consecutive terms of four years. Both Stevenson and Coleman are newcomers to […]
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Meet the candidates for auditor of public accounts
Because the role of auditor of public accounts is a term-limited one, Mike Harmon will be leaving office, and Kentuckians will see two new faces running for the position in November. Though one of those faces may not look new to some residents: Current Kentucky State Treasurer Allison Ball was nominated as the Republican candidate […]
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What is an auditor of public accounts?
Current Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts Mike Harmon, a Republican from Boyle County, is term-limited after serving two consecutive terms. Two candidates – current Kentucky Treasurer Allison Ball, a Republican, and Democrat Kim Reeder – are vying for office. The auditor is responsible for conducting financial and performance audits of state agencies, local governments and […]
