Government Archives

Judge rules Bevin has authority to fire Lt. Gov. Hampton’s staff

by Ryland Barton
October 27, 2019

“The Office of Lieutenant Governor has no employees assigned to it by statute,” Franklin Circuit Judge Phillip Shepherd wrote in his ruling.

Bevin favors eliminating income tax and raising sales, gas taxes

by Ryland Barton
October 24, 2019

The governor believes getting rid of personal and corporate income taxes will allow people and companies to redistribute wealth in the form of ages and expanding operations.

Police chief, outgoing Human Rights Commission director, Boys and Girls Club leaders honored at Unity Breakfast

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 24, 2019

The Human Rights Commission announced a new award has been created to honor Bernard Standard, who will retire early next year as the commission's executive director.

City has survey to gauge public view of services

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 22, 2019

Available online, the survey takes about five minutes to complete.

Pinning ceremony, reception Oct. 29 for new fire chief

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 22, 2019

Steve Futrell, the new fire chief, was promoted following the retirement of Freddie Montgomery.

Comer supports change in food stamp eligibility

by Liam Niemeyer
October 17, 2019

Critics of the proposal say lawmakers are putting hungry children at risk just to address a small number of people who have scammed the system.

Ky. Supreme Court candidates Westerfield, Nickell differ mainly on experience

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 17, 2019

State Sen. Whitney Westerfield and Court of Appeals Justice Christopher Shea Nickell spoke Wednesday about their professional experiences and other issues during a League of Women Voters forum.

Poll shows Bevin and Beshear in a dead heat three weeks from election

by Ryland Barton
October 16, 2019

Bevin leads among men, older and rural voters while Beshear has more support with women, younger voters in metropolitan areas, according to the poll.

Council approves ordinance that targets panhandling, jaywalking on 20 streets

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 16, 2019

Mayor Carter Hendricks said the ordinance addresses concerns about the growing number of panhandlers in the city.

Ky. Supreme Court candidate’s speeches stir questions about maintaining impartiality on courts

by Liam Niemeyer
October 15, 2019

State Sen. Whitney Westerfield, who opposes Court of Appeals Judge Christopher Shea Nickell, said he thinks his speech has been in line with the code for state judicial candidates.

City officials add several streets to pedestrian safety ordinance set for council vote tonight

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 15, 2019

The ordinance would prohibit jaywalking on busy streets downtown, and elsewhere, and would make it illegal for panhandlers to step into a street to take anything from a motorist who isn’t legally parked at the side of the street.

Judge rules GOP attorney general candidate Cameron can appear on ballot

by Ryland Barton
October 11, 2019

Louisville resident Joseph Jackson filed the lawsuit last month, arguing that the two years Cameron spent as a clerk for a federal judge should not count as years spent as a practicing attorney.