Government Archives

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.

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.