Government Archives

Beshear calls for electing president by popular vote, says it would be better for Kentucky

by McKenna Horsley
October 31, 2024

Beshear said that candidates would be encouraged to campaign for votes in all states rather than just in swing states if the popular vote decided the president.

No-excuse early voting begins Thursday in Kentucky after surge of absentee voters last week

by McKenna Horsley
October 29, 2024

No-excuse early voting begins on Thursday, Oct. 31.

‘The Price of Power:’ A long, objective look at Mitch McConnell by a veteran D.C. journalist

by Al Cross
October 25, 2024

Michael Tackett's new book about Kentucky's longest-serving U.S. senator adds much to our knowledge of an important figure who is not well understood, writes Al Cross.

Lawmakers urged to ease criminal expungement process for a half-million eligible Kentuckians

by Sarah Ladd
October 24, 2024

In 2024, a slate of bipartisan lawmakers sponsored the proposal as House Bill 569, but it failed to advance past the committee stage.

Railroad services firm submits high bid for Hopkinsville’s L&N Train Depot

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 23, 2024

The bid from Kentucky-based Railmark Holdings Inc. includes a pledge to establish a train-centric travel agency in the downtown building.

Everything you need to know about Amendment 2 in Kentucky

by Sylvia Goodman and Michael J. Collins
October 23, 2024

After the courts struck down a couple legislative attempts at “school choice” measures, some lawmakers are asking Kentucky voters to change the constitution. Amendment 2 would allow public dollars to fund private and charter education instead of being reserved solely for public education.

A Guide to Voting

by Hoptown Chronicle
October 22, 2024

Hoptown Chronicle has gathered everything you need to know about casting a ballot this fall.

Kentucky Department of Veterans Affairs reports staffing increase at state veterans centers

by Shepherd Snyder
October 18, 2024

Staffing at the facilities has grown by 213 employees since February 2023, the governor reported.

Proposed postal changes could slow down rural mail

by Liz Carey
October 17, 2024

USPS’s cost-cutting measures could disproportionately hurt rural people who rely on the service the most.

KY Secretary of State Adams is mulling a run for governor, according to law school interview

by McKenna Horsley
October 15, 2024

More Kentucky Republicans ‘decline’ to answer Right to Life’s endorsement survey

by Sarah Ladd and McKenna Horsley
October 15, 2024

In order to be considered for an endorsement, the Kentucky Right to Life Victory PAC requires candidates to answer questions about issues important to the group and sign the survey.

‘Save Jennie Stuart’ group outlines opposition to Jennie Stuart-Deaconess deal

by Jennifer P. Brown
October 14, 2024

Jennie Stuart and Deaconess officials slate meetings with mayor, judge-executive and 'Save Jennie Stuart' representatives