A Kentucky judicial watchdog group says it is concerned about Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s involvement in the upcoming Court of Appeals election. The Kentucky Judicial Campaign Conduct Committee said in a Saturday statement that Beshear has been fundraising for Court of Appeals Judge Will Moynahan, who is currently facing Fayette Circuit Court Judge Lucy VanMeter. Beshear appointed Moynahan to […]
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First Black woman elected to Kentucky Supreme Court takes oath
Kentucky Supreme Court Justice Pamela Goodwine — the first Black woman elected to the high court — was officially sworn into office on April 18 to cheering and clapping in the packed Frankfort chamber and the two overflow rooms. Goodwine reflected on her life of overcoming obstacles when speaking on April 18, and promised to […]
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Women will make up majority of Kentucky Supreme Court for first time
Kentucky’s next Supreme Court is shaping up to be a historic one for women. With the election of Kentucky’s first Black female justice, Pamela Goodwine, women will hold four of the court’s seven seats. Additionally, the court will be led by the first female chief justice, Deputy Chief Justice Debra Lambert, starting in January. As of earlier […]
