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Gov. Andy Beshear delivered his third State of the Commonwealth address Wednesday night before a joint session of the Kentucky House and Senate, addressing such topics as economic development, natural disasters, and, of course, COVID-19.
KY Senate Repubs take gerrymandering to a new level.
The Republican leadership in the House today released new rules changes for the operation of the chamber. The changes limit debate and discussion, as well as making it easier for committees (led by the Repubs) to operate in secret.
As Gov. Andy Beshear passed the mid-point of his four-year term, he spent time with KHN to discuss Kentucky’s health issues, how he‘s handled the pandemic, and what he would do over if he had the chance.
On a day when most of the state was making New Year’s plans, the House Repubs held a hastily-called press conference to share their redistricting maps. Dems later responded.
Even as the FDA allows ordering abortion pills by mail without a telehealth visit, Kentucky lawmakers are considering banning the practice.
Today the governor shared a large amount of info and resources on the response to the tornadoes, as well as COVID and other topics.
The transportation cabinet is exempt by law from following the state’s procurement code, instead following a bidding system experts say allows a handful of large companies to avoid serious competition for jobs.
“It's coming from UA International and from Pipe Trades locals all over the country,” said Kyle Henderson. It took him a full minute-and-a-half to run the list.
Gov. Andy Beshear has called a special election to fill a vacancy in the Kentucky House of Representatives created when Reggie Meeks resigned.
The highly contagious Omicron Covid-19 variant has been identified four counties, prompting Gov. Beshear to plead that Kentuckians get vaccinated and a booster, and to urge schools and businesses to require rigorous masking.
A review by The Associated Press in the six battleground states disputed by former President Trump has found fewer than 475 cases of potential voter fraud, a minuscule number that would have made no difference in the 2020 presidential election.
Rep. Reginald Meeks has announced his retirement, effective immediately. Here is his retirement letter, as well as some photos of Meeks through the years.
The 12/17 newsletter from My Old Kentucky Podcast, covering the news of the past week.
Secretary of State Michael Adams announced his Office is waiving the certification requirement for any out-of-state businesses assisting Western KY with disaster relief and cleanup efforts.
