Controversial claims made at town hall hosted by Southworth
Sen. Adrienne Southworth claimed at a town hall that doctors were being prevented by hospitals from prescribing certain medications for COVID.
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Redistricting legislation approved, moves on to governor
The General Assembly met Saturday to finish passing the redistricting maps and send them to the governor.
“Contempt for the governor and the people”
Repubs throw dirt on Gov. Beshear by releasing their own budget before he has a chance to lay out his. Dem leaders capture the moment accurately.
State employees would get 5% raise under new Dem bill
With the state revenues seeing unprecedented growth, Kentucky House Democratic Caucus Chair Derrick Graham said it is “past time to give our state workers what they deserve: A raise.”
‘Kentucky’s time is now,’ Beshear says in state address
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.
Senate Repubs release still-ridiculous map to take care of Comer
KY Senate Repubs take gerrymandering to a new level.
House Repubs close the blinds and put their foot on the accelerator
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.
At term's midpoint, Beshear reflects on pandemic work, saying he wishes he had prepared Kentuckians for a longer fight
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.
Repubs drop newly-drawn House districts, before even showing them to Dems
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.
As federal rule allows mail-order abortion pill without telehealth, Kentucky may ban the practice entirely
Even as the FDA allows ordering abortion pills by mail without a telehealth visit, Kentucky lawmakers are considering banning the practice.
Large and detailed update from Gov. Beshear
Today the governor shared a large amount of info and resources on the response to the tornadoes, as well as COVID and other topics.
A handful of companies dominate road work in kentucky. The state looks the other way.
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.
Henderson: 'The outpouring of help is nothing shy of amazing'
“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.
Special election set for February 22 to fill Meeks' vacancy
Gov. Andy Beshear has called a special election to fill a vacancy in the Kentucky House of Representatives created when Reggie Meeks resigned.
Omicron variant, one of most contagious ever, seen in 4 counties; Beshear urges vaccines, boosters, masking, caution for holidays
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.
Far too little vote fraud to tip election to Trump, AP finds
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.
