State Government Archives

Corporate dollars keep pouring into Republican Party of Kentucky building fund

by Tom Loftus
July 24, 2023

Mitch McConnell’s chief fundraiser is raising the money for the Mitch McConnell Building.

Beshear cries ‘politics’ as auditor launches examination of disaster relief funds

by McKenna Horsley
July 20, 2023

Republican lawmakers say 200 checks went to wrong people.

Advocates of psychedelic drug ibogaine to treat addiction say its cardiac risks can be mitigated

by Melissa Patrick
July 19, 2023

The Kentucky Opioid Abatement Advisory Commission recently held its first public hearing to discuss funding development of an opioid-use disorder treatment using ibogaine.

Henderson lawmaker Robby Mills is Cameron’s pick for running mate

by Kentucky Lantern
July 19, 2023

State Sen. Robby Mills is the Republican nominee's pick for lieutenant governor.

Coleman formally joins Beshear ticket while Cameron to announce running mate Wednesday

by McKenna Horsley
July 18, 2023

This year lieutenant governor candidates must file separately from their running mates to appear on the ballot.

On campaign trail, Beshear says ag tech has a future despite AppHarvest turmoil

by McKenna Horsley
July 17, 2023

During Beshear's stop at a Shelbyville coffeehouse, there was little elbow-room as the large crowd spilled out onto the sidewalk.

Kentucky reports another record surplus. Will it lead to a third income tax cut?

by Liam Niemeyer
July 11, 2023

The GOP-dominated legislature passed legislation earlier this year approving a half-percent cut to the state’s income tax from 4.5% to 4%.

Time running out for Cameron to pick gubernatorial running mate

by Lisa Autry
July 9, 2023

Kentucky issues first statewide report of domestic violence data

by Sarah Ladd
July 6, 2023

Sen. Whitney Westerfield, R-Fruit Hill, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, sponsored the bill that led to the report — which shows a “significant percentage of the state’s population” experience intimate partner violence or stalking.

Democratic nominee for AG isn’t yet licensed to practice law in Kentucky

by Lisa Autry
July 6, 2023

Pamela Stevenson, an Air Force litigator for 27 years, has been licensed in Indiana since 1984 and expects to be admitted to the Kentucky bar in August.

New Kentucky EV charging stations receiving federal funds must be compatible with major producers

by John McGary
July 5, 2023

Last week, Kentucky reportedly became the first state to require new EV charging stations to include a Tesla-compatible plug.

Microvast confirms it won’t develop plant in Hopkinsville

by Jennifer P. Brown
July 4, 2023

The company had planned to invest $504 million in a plant at Commerce Park II that would employ more than 500 workers.