Senate Republican Floor Leader Damon Thayer’s surprise overhaul of gambling oversight was cited as an example of "insider tactics" that undermine democracy.
In rural areas, public schools are often the only education option. If families in Colorado, Kentucky or Nebraska are allowed to divert state funds to private education, rural communities stand to suffer the most, reports The Daily Yonder.
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.
County Clerk Melinda Humprhies said things went smoothly at three early voting centers on Thursday, and voters were patient even with an hourlong wait to cast a ballot.
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.
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.
