Government Archives

Judges urges Gov. Bevin and Lt. Gov. Hampton to iron out differences

by Ryland Barton
August 19, 2019

Following a hearing in Franklin Circuit Court, Hampton echoed a tweet she posted in late May publicizing the firing of her deputy, saying that she was still battling “dark forces.”

Bevin administration: ‘Sickout’ teachers broke law, but won’t be fined

by Ryland Barton
August 16, 2019

Kentucky’s Labor Cabinet obtained attendance records that could show which school employees called in sick, arguing that teachers broke state law that prohibits public employees from striking.

Lt. Gov. Hampton files lawsuit against Bevin over staff firings

by Ryland Barton
August 16, 2019

Hampton argues that Bevin doesn’t have the authority to fire employees in her office and asks the court to restore her former staffers.

City looking for diplomats to enroll in a new citizens’ academy

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 9, 2019

City diplomats will “learn how to make municipal government work for them, gain knowledge of local municipal government, and have the opportunity to support their community through service, promotion, and volunteerism."

Hot weather, barbecue and politics at Fancy Farm

by Ryland Barton
August 3, 2019

Candidates for Kentucky governor — Democratic challenger Andy Beshear and Republican incumbent Matt Bevin — had the spotlight among several speakers running for office.

Kentucky politicians to be tested by gauntlet of Fancy Farm

by Ryland Barton
August 3, 2019

This year’s featured guests include Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, Gov. Matt Bevin, Attorney General Andy Beshear and candidates for statewide offices like secretary of state, state auditor and agriculture commissioner.

First of 5 televised gubernatorial debates slated for October

by Liam Niemeyer
July 29, 2019

Incumbent Republican Matt Bevin and Democratic challenger Andy Beshear are scheduled for five debates this fall.

Bevin signs pension bill; opponent calls it an ‘assault on contract rights’

by Ryland Barton
July 24, 2019

The bill narrowly passed out of the state House of Representatives on Saturday, but easily passed the Senate on Wednesday with a vote of 27-11.

Gov. Bevin’s pension bill passes out of House in special session

by Ryland Barton
July 23, 2019

All Democrats voted against the proposal and were joined by nine Republicans. The bill could pass out of the Senate by Wednesday, Republican leaders said.

Legislative panel advances Bevin’s pension bill during special session

by Ryland Barton
July 21, 2019

House Bill 1 would allow regional universities and "quasi" state agencies to avoid a massive spike in pension costs and incentivize them to freeze pension benefits for their employees and move them into 401k-type retirement plans.

Beshear threatens lawsuit if Bevin doesn’t amend special session call

by Ryland Barton
July 20, 2019

The attorney general charges that the governor's proclamation calling lawmakers into special session is too narrowly drawn and doesn't allow the General Assembly to consider alternate proposals for dealing with the pension crisis.

McConnell defends the president after racist tweet about congresswomen

by Ryland Barton
July 17, 2019

Political rhetoric has gotten "way overheated all across the political spectrum," the Kentucky Republican said.