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Beshear: Democrats trying to reverse election losses in rural America should focus on economy
Should hit Republicans on their failure to deliver on jobs, health care, and more
University of Kentucky disbanding its diversity office, president announces
The anti-DEI movement of Kentucky Republicans claims another victim.
WKU finally follows the open-records law
A nine-year saga appears to finally be coming to an end.
Comer launches new BS probe against Harris
Once again, Comer embarrasses himself ... and our state.
Kentucky appeals court rejects AG’s efforts to get employment records in abortion case
Calls the case a “fishing expedition in the wrong pond”
Gov. Beshear addresses controversy around Pulaski County Schools’ position on school funding amendment
The school system advocated against the amendment on their official web site
Legislators discuss job barriers legal immigrants might face
FRANKFORT, Ky. (Aug. 15, 2024) — The Workforce Attraction and Retention Task Force on Wednesday heard from two legislators and others about barriers some legal immigrants face when they seek employment. Rep. Matthew Koch (R-Paris) and Rep. Nima Kulkarni (D-Louisville) testified during the meeting about those challenges and ways services might
Kentucky school district’s posts against Amendment 2 raise questions about political influence
Attorney General says his office is reviewing the posts, which were ‘pretty crystal clear’
Kentucky justices question legislative interference in JCPS case against the state
Attorney General’s Office argues law affects an open class of school districts; board says it’s a violation of the state Constitution
Beshear pledges support to Harris-Walz ticket, says it was an honor to have been considered
Now the question is: Will he run for something else in 2026?
Stuck bridges, buckling roads − extreme heat is wreaking havoc on America’s aging infrastructure
And it’s only going to get hotter.
Former KY Gov. Matt Bevin’s adopted son reportedly removed from abusive facility in Jamaica
The Times of London broke this story of children sent to far-off facilities to be “re-educated.” Bevin’s son was just one of many at the facility.
The Daily Wrap for Friday, August 2
A light news day on this Fancy Farm weekend. But check out the story from Berry Craig on Erin Marshall. (Be prepared for some zingers.)
‘I say he gets it’: UAW Louisville chapter president throws support behind Andy Beshear to be VP pick
Beshear has called himself pro-union, dating back to his days as Kentucky’s attorney general. He most recently visited the picket line at Ford’s KTP in October 2023.
