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Jack Brammer

Jack Brammer is a part-time state reporter covering the Northern Kentucky Tribune state legislative caucus and state politics. Prior to joining the NKyTribune, he was the Frankfort Bureau Chief for the Lexington Herald-Leader, a role he retired from in December 2021 after covering nine Kentucky governors and 58 sessions of the Kentucky General Assembly.

Kentucky treasurer candidates agree on one thing: Don’t abolish the office

Kentucky treasurer candidates, Democrat Michael Bowman and Republican Mark Metcalf, make the case for how they would serve the public.
By Jack Brammer
Candidates (from left): Michael Bowman and Mark Metcalf (Photos provided)

Kentucky Secretary of State candidates Wheatley, Adams trade heavy blows in KET forum

Their sources of discontent ranged from a drunken driving incident by Democrat Charles “Buddy” Wheatley of Covington and a news report that Republican incumbent Michael Adams of Louisville has used state funds to pay for his bar association membership to practice law.
By Jack Brammer
Michael Adams and Buddy Wheatley headshots

State treasurer, auditor candidates meet on KET’s ‘Kentucky Tonight’

Candidates for state treasurer and state auditor faced off during an appearance on Kentucky Educational Television network’s “Kentucky Tonight” show with host Renee Shaw.
By Jack Brammer
Candidates (from left): Allison Ball, Mark Metcalf, Michael Bowman, Kim Reeder (Photos provided)

Former Kentucky Gov. Brereton Jones remembered as a public servant and major figure in horse industry

Jones, a Democrat, was the 58th governor of the commonwealth.
By Jack Brammer
Brereton Jones participated in a 2005 KET roundtable discussion with other former Kentucky governors led by the late Al Smith. (KET screenshot)

Kentucky lawmakers have sent 120 bills to governor’s desk

Here's a look at major legislation heading into the final days of the session.
By Jack Brammer
Interior view of the Kentucky State Capitol, Frankfort, as seen on Oct. 9, 2012. (Public domain photo)

Abortion: Will access be restored after victory at the polls? Supreme Court to hear first case on Tuesday

The state Supreme Court will hear the ACLU’s challenges to two abortion bans on Tuesday. The hearing will be streamed live.
By Jack Brammer
Kentucky Supreme Court chambers

Kentucky voters will decide fate of 2 proposed constitutional amendments

One amendment deals with how often the General Assembly mets, while the other would eliminate any abortion rights from the constitution.
By Jack Brammer
Kentucky state seal

Should Ky. lawmakers mandate teacher raises or let districts decide using state money?

Some had hoped for mandated raises for all teachers, but the Kentucky School Boards Association argues that the funding increases made locally approved raises more feasible for many districts.
By Jack Brammer
(Canva photo)

Kentucky’s high budget surplus keeps state on track for income tax cut

By Jack Brammer
kentucky capitol

Kentucky Supreme Court denies AG Cameron’s request to stop abortions

Chief Justice John D. Minton Jr. said the order "expresses no opinion on the substantive issues in this matter.”
By Jack Brammer
kentucky capitol

Ky. abortion rights activists file lawsuit in state court to restore access

The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Kentucky and Planned Parenthood filed a 48-page suit in Jefferson Circuit Court in Louisville to block two abortion bans.
By Jack Brammer
justice court feature
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Kentucky treasurer candidates agree on one thing: Don’t abolish the office

Kentucky treasurer candidates, Democrat Michael Bowman and Republican Mark Metcalf, make the case for how they would serve the public.
By Jack Brammer
Candidates (from left): Michael Bowman and Mark Metcalf (Photos provided)

Kentucky Secretary of State candidates Wheatley, Adams trade heavy blows in KET forum

Their sources of discontent ranged from a drunken driving incident by Democrat Charles “Buddy” Wheatley of Covington and a news report that Republican incumbent Michael Adams of Louisville has used state funds to pay for his bar association membership to practice law.
By Jack Brammer
Michael Adams and Buddy Wheatley headshots

State treasurer, auditor candidates meet on KET’s ‘Kentucky Tonight’

Candidates for state treasurer and state auditor faced off during an appearance on Kentucky Educational Television network’s “Kentucky Tonight” show with host Renee Shaw.
By Jack Brammer
Candidates (from left): Allison Ball, Mark Metcalf, Michael Bowman, Kim Reeder (Photos provided)

Former Kentucky Gov. Brereton Jones remembered as a public servant and major figure in horse industry

Jones, a Democrat, was the 58th governor of the commonwealth.
By Jack Brammer
Brereton Jones participated in a 2005 KET roundtable discussion with other former Kentucky governors led by the late Al Smith. (KET screenshot)

Kentucky lawmakers have sent 120 bills to governor’s desk

Here's a look at major legislation heading into the final days of the session.
By Jack Brammer
Interior view of the Kentucky State Capitol, Frankfort, as seen on Oct. 9, 2012. (Public domain photo)

Abortion: Will access be restored after victory at the polls? Supreme Court to hear first case on Tuesday

The state Supreme Court will hear the ACLU’s challenges to two abortion bans on Tuesday. The hearing will be streamed live.
By Jack Brammer
Kentucky Supreme Court chambers

Kentucky voters will decide fate of 2 proposed constitutional amendments

One amendment deals with how often the General Assembly mets, while the other would eliminate any abortion rights from the constitution.
By Jack Brammer
Kentucky state seal

Should Ky. lawmakers mandate teacher raises or let districts decide using state money?

Some had hoped for mandated raises for all teachers, but the Kentucky School Boards Association argues that the funding increases made locally approved raises more feasible for many districts.
By Jack Brammer
(Canva photo)

Kentucky’s high budget surplus keeps state on track for income tax cut

By Jack Brammer
kentucky capitol

Kentucky Supreme Court denies AG Cameron’s request to stop abortions

Chief Justice John D. Minton Jr. said the order "expresses no opinion on the substantive issues in this matter.”
By Jack Brammer
kentucky capitol

Ky. abortion rights activists file lawsuit in state court to restore access

The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Kentucky and Planned Parenthood filed a 48-page suit in Jefferson Circuit Court in Louisville to block two abortion bans.
By Jack Brammer
justice court feature
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