Biden to make a pit stop in Covington Wednesday to talk Brent Spence, jobs
The president will be joined by Senators Mitch McConnell and Sherrod Brown, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, and Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine.
News
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Cassie Chambers Armstrong earns Dem nomination for special election
The member of Louisville’s Metro Council will be trying for a seat in the KY Senate.
Dem caucus in KY Senate elects leadership team
Senator Gerald Neal, longest-serving state senator, assumes leadership.
Wheatley announces run for Secretary of State
Democratic state Rep. Buddy Wheatley announced on Tuesday that he is a candidate for Kentucky Secretary of State in the 2023 elections.
On the passing of Henry Berg-Brousseau
Henry Berg-Brousseau, the son of state Senator Karen Berg, died last Friday by suicide. Here is a statement from Senator Berg, as well as a statement from the Human Rights Campaign, where Henry worked.
With the filing deadline looming, few Democrats have filed to run
2023 is just around the corner and the filing deadline is coming up in a few weeks. But as of right now, only one Democrat has filed to run for state office.
KY House Dems elect leadership team: Graham, Stevenson, and Roberts
The Kentucky House Democratic Caucus elected a new leadership team this past Friday, choosing Rep. Derrick Graham as Caucus Leader, Rep. Cherlynn Stevenson as Caucus Chair, and Rep. Rachel Roberts as Caucus Whip. All three were elected without opposition.
Yarmuth delivers final address on House floor
Congressman John Yarmuth of Louisville delivered his final floor speech in the United States House before retiring at the end of this year. Here is a transcript and video.
Friday News & Notes
A somewhat slow day in the KY politics news space – but we’ve got you some snippets and blurbs.
‘Respect for Marriage’ Act passes, protects gay and interracial marriages
The “Respect for Marriage” Act passed the U.S. House today, sending the bill on to President Biden for his signature.
RSV, Flu, Covid: KY faces ‘triple threat’ this winter
The flu, COVID, and RSV are rapidly spreading in Kentucky, and health experts say that’s a problem for hospitals, schools and the state’s vulnerable residents.
Beshear signs paperwork to run for second term
Gov. Andy Beshear officially filed his paperwork to seek the Democratic nomination for a second term in office on Monday at the Secretary of State’s office in the Capitol.
Kentucky Senate Republicans don't plan on major tax reform in upcoming session
Kentucky Senate Republican leaders say they don’t expect to make significant tax policy changes during the 2023 session that’s just weeks away from starting.
Bill named for Andy Barr's wife on way to president
Legislation sponsored by Rep. Andy Barr to support research on valvular heart disease, a condition that claimed the life of his wife, is now headed to President Joe Biden after winning final Congressional approval.
Republicans poised to cut Kentucky income tax again based on revenue boom that could be fleeting
Kentucky Repubs are using current budget surpluses to pay for tax cuts. Is it a pro-growth strategy, or a budget time bomb for schools and services?
