Government Archives

Beshear begins building administration, despite lack of Bevin concession

by Ryland Barton
November 7, 2019

Beshear tapped his top deputy in the attorney general’s office, J. Michael Brown, to head up his transition team as they begin the process of taking over Kentucky’s executive branch.

Westerfield loses bid for Ky. Supreme Court, will remain in the state Senate

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 6, 2019

Westerfield had a large margin of victory in Christian County but it wasn't enough to win the district.

Voter turnout higher than predicted in Christian County; nickel tax likely a factor

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 6, 2019

Voter turnout was several percentage points higher than local election officials had expected.

Nickel tax opponents record major victory at polls

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 6, 2019

The nickel tax, which the school board approved to increase the district's bonding capacity, was sought to replace the county's two aging high schools.

Trump makes pitch for Bevin in Rupp Arena rally

by Ryland Barton
November 5, 2019

The president spoke for more than an hour to a packed crowd at Rupp Arena in Lexington and was joined by both of Kentucky’s U.S. senators and all five of the state’s Republican congressmen.

A voter’s guide to the candidates for Kentucky governor

by Ryland Barton
November 5, 2019

Beshear, other Democrats stop in Hopkinsville during final campaign swing

by Liam Niemeyer and Cory Sharber
November 5, 2019

Beshear, the state's attorney general, is trying to prevent Republican Matt Bevin from winning a second term as governor.

Tuesday’s general election: Here’s what Christian County voters need to know about ballots, poll procedures

by Jennifer P. Brown
November 4, 2019

Ky. Supreme Court dismisses gay pride T-shirt case

by Ryland Barton
November 1, 2019

The ruling means that the court didn’t ultimately determine whether Hands On Originals violated Lexington’s fairness ordinance.

AG candidates Cameron, Stumbo respond to open government survey

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 31, 2019

The Office of the Attorney General has a statutory duty to issue open meetings and open records decisions.

Final push on nickel tax vote reveals campaign methods

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 31, 2019

The outcome of Tuesday's election will determine whether the school district can use the nickel tax to finance construction of two new high schools.

Tennessee governor endorses Bevin in Casey Jones Distillery stop

by Cory Sharber
October 27, 2019

Lee said despite the two states being economic competitors, it matters to Tennessee what happens in Kentucky. Following Lee’s endorsement, Bevin took the stage to address the more than 100 people who attended the campaign stop.