State Government Archives

Cameron now says he would sign rape, incest exceptions to Kentucky’s abortion ban

by McKenna Horsley
September 18, 2023

It’s the first time Cameron has publicly expressed support for changing the Kentucky abortion ban by adding any exceptions.

Robin Kinney named interim commissioner of Kentucky Department of Education

by Jacob Martin
September 14, 2023

Since 2015, Kinney has served as the associate commissioner in the KDE’s Office of Finance and Operation.

Ky. Supreme Court’s chief justice won’t seek re-election

by Tom Latek
September 12, 2023

Chief Justice Laurance B. VanMeter's eight-year term ends in 2024.

Gov. Beshear set to launch sports betting in Kentucky

by Tom Latek
September 6, 2023

Oak Grove Racing, Gaming and Hotel is among the 12 brick-and-mortar licensed retail facilities across Kentucky.

Kentucky fails to meet fiscal trigger to allow for another income tax cut

by Liam Niemeyer
August 31, 2023

Republicans, including Daniel Cameron, want to eliminate income tax.

Kentucky Supreme Court appears skeptical of ‘random’ change of venue law

by Liam Niemeyer
August 17, 2023

Other cases are on hold awaiting the court’s decision on the new law’s constitutionality.

Beshear wants all school employees to have an 11% raise in the next budget

by McKenna Horsley
August 16, 2023

Beshear estimated the salary proposal, which also includes bus drivers, janitorial staff and cafeteria workers, would require a $1.1 billion investment.

Beshear and Cameron release debate schedules ahead of November general election

by Kentucky Lantern
August 12, 2023

The candidates are slated to participate together in four events.

Beshear releases budget plan for law enforcement and public safety

by Tom Latek
August 9, 2023

Beshear said he will be having similar press conferences on other budget topics over the next month.

Federal appeals court’s 2-1 ruling allows Kentucky to enforce ban on gender-affirming care

by Melissa Patrick
August 8, 2023

The decision will interrupt treatment for Ky. transgender youth as the new law against it moves through courts.

Start of Interstate 169 upgrades includes a tribute for the late John Mahre

by Jennifer P. Brown
August 4, 2023

Gov. Andy Beshear and local officials praised Mahre's tenacious advocacy for a north-south interstate through Christian County.

Ky. lawmakers discuss artificial intelligence applications in state government

by Derek Operle
August 2, 2023

Potential uses could include chatbots for citizen engagement, data management, processing information requests and providing multilingual resources to Kentuckians.