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In addition to the candidate forums, the league's voter education efforts this fall will include a meeting with County Clerk Melinda Humphries and a meet and greet event for voters and candidates.
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The governor highlighted reproductive freedom and overcoming division in politics while backing Harris for president.
With three years left in office, the Democratic governor has a list of priorities. The Legislature’s Republican supermajority has other ideas.
When it comes to managing election interference, 'think local,' said officials at a National Conference of State Legislatures’ Legislative Summit." Elections are run by neighbors, not 'overlords.'
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At a Louisville gathering of lawmakers from across the U.S. — including Kentucky state Sen. Whitney Westerfield — concerns were raised about deep fakes and misinformation via AI.
A controversial amendment to alter the Kentucky Constitution is on the ballot in November. Amendment 2 would allow the state legislature to use public funds on education outside of public schools.
Following the Fancy Farm Picnic and Gov. Andy Beshear being passed up for vice president on the Harris ticket, columnist Al Cross takes a look at the prospects for several leading politicians in Kentucky.
Vice President Kamala Harris’ choice on Tuesday of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate ended speculation about Beshear’s chances of getting the nod.
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Marty Barrett, a county magistrate and the vice chair of the Marshall County GOP, spoke at an event prior to the Fancy Farm Picnic and said he disagrees with the personal attacks often heard in politics today.
Republican speakers, ranging from U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to local elected officials, honed in on the upcoming presidential election.
Cameron, whose one term as attorney general ended in January, is now CEO of a group opposed to environmental, social and governance (ESG) practices among corporations. 
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