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. […]
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Andy Beshear, Buddy Wheatley confirm Fancy Farm appearances
Gov. Andy Beshear and Secretary of State Candidate Charles “Buddy” Wheatley confirmed their appearance at Fancy Farm for the 142nd annual picnic hosted by St. Jerome’s Catholic Church in far western Kentucky. Both Republican candidates for those races — gubernatorial nominee and current Attorney General Daniel Cameron and incumbent Secretary of State Michael Adams — […]
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Here are the NKYians that donated to Beshear, Cameron campaigns in past 30 days
Democratic incumbent Andy Beshear and the Republican nominee, Daniel Cameron, filed their 30-day post-primary fundraising reports with the Kentucky Registry for Election Finance on June 19. Both campaigns of Beshear and Cameron are likely to kick into high gear in the next month or so, with both candidates already making visits to Northern Kentucky. Beshear […]
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Kentucky announces improved credit rating
Kentucky received another credit rating increase going from A to A+, according to an announcement from the governor’s office. The rating from the S&P Global Ratings reflects the state’s ability to pay debts and the overall health of Kentucky’s economy. Further, the increased score means a lower cost for taxpayers on the state’s investments in […]