Kentucky Commissioner of Education Jason Glass, who has faced heavy criticism from the Kentucky legislature, announced that he would resign on Sept. 29. Glass accepted a position as the associate vice president of teaching and learning at Western Michigan University. The Kentucky Board of Education appointed Glass to a four-year term in 2020 that was […]
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Beshear, Dewine to announce design partners for new Brent Spence Bridge today
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine will appear in Covington today to announce the design partners for the new Brent Spence Companion Bridge. The announcement comes a year and a half after the two governors signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Covington. They will be joined by Jim Gray, secretary Kentucky Transportation […]
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Culture war issue front and center in latest governor’s ads
In an ad released Monday, Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear works to distance himself from a claim by his opponent, Attorney General Daniel Cameron, that Beshear supports gender reassignment surgery for children. The ad, and an ad from a Political Action Committee, known as a PAC, supporting Cameron, show that national culture war topics are likely […]
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Beshear most popular Democratic governor amongst Republicans, poll says
Gov. Andy Beshear remains the most popular Democratic governor in the country, even amongst the state’s Republican voters, according to a poll released Monday. The Morning Consult Poll showed that 64% of Kentucky voters approve of Beshear, with 32% disapproving, according to the survey conducted from April 1 to June 30. Forty-nine percent of Republicans […]
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Here’s what Beshear and Cameron say about certificate of need
Though certificate of need is not likely to be the top issue in this year’s governor’s race, it is an issue that impacts Kentuckians and has already come up on the campaign trail. Both Democratic nominee Andy Beshear and Republican nominee Daniel Cameron have their opinions when it comes to the program. Certificate of need […]
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Gubernatorial candidate Daniel Cameron picks Sen. Robby Mills as running mate
The Republican nominee for governor, Daniel Cameron, announced his running mate as Sen. Robby Mills (R-Henderson) on Wednesday morning. “I was looking for a strong conservative with a track record of getting things done,” Cameron said. “Someone who shares our values and fights for what’s right.” Cameron described Mills as pro-coal, pro-family, pro-life, and a […]
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Coleman formally joins Beshear ticket while Cameron sets running mate announcement for Wednesday
Written by McKenna Horsley for Kentucky Lantern Democratic Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman formally filed to join Gov. Andy Beshear on his reelection ticket Tuesday morning. Republican gubernatorial nominee Daniel Cameron, Kentucky’s attorney general, is set to announce his choice for lieutenant governor in a Wednesday morning news conference. This year, for the first time, lieutenant […]
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Beshear signs order to create sports wagering advisory council
Earlier this week, the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission met to approve emergency regulations allowing Kentuckians to make bets on sports legally after a bill passed the Kentucky legislature this spring. A few days after approving the regulations, the governor signed an executive order to create a council to oversee the program. “This is about having […]
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Electric vehicle industry continues expansion in Kentucky
A company that supports the electric vehicle industry announced it would expand and create 167 jobs in Madison County. Hitachi Astemo Americas Inc. is one of Kentucky’s largest Tier 1 automotive suppliers. The new expansion includes a $153 million investment to support site improvements and renovations, including increased production lines and additional equipment. The facility’s […]
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Calls up 22% in year since Kentucky launched 988 crisis lifeline
Written by Sarah Ladd for Kentucky Lantern If you or someone you know is contemplating suicide, please call or text the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988. Almost a year after Kentucky launched a simplified, 3-digit suicide prevention hotline number – 988 – Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday that more people are calling and texting crisis counselors. […]
