Gov. Beshear sends letter to Trump asking him to rescind ‘harmful’ tariff and trade policies
Governor Beshear announced on Wednesday that he has sent a letter to President Trump requesting he rescind his tariff and trade policies.
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Hundreds of students enroll in Franklin County pre-K expansion
Franklin County schools doubled their pre-k enrollment this fall following state funding from Governor Andy Beshear's two-year pilot program.
Gov. Beshear defends rural hospital funding after scathing letter from Rep. Barr
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Gov. Andy Beshear is pushing back against Representative Andy Barr over claims about a looming funding crisis for rural Kentucky hospitals. Tuesday, Beshear released a statement…
Kentucky House Speaker says we should evaluate data center tax breaks. Let’s expand that idea.
Earlier this month, House Speaker David Osborne made an interesting comment to the Lexington Herald-Leader about whether Kentucky’s generous tax incentives to data centers were a good idea. “We should always be asking…
Labor union that supports data centers is giving big to Beshear
FRANKFORT, Ky. – A national labor union that supports building data centers has been pouring contributions into Gov. Andy Beshear’s super PAC this summer. Last month, a political committee of the International…
A data center developer says it is committing to Beshear’s data center requirements
An investor-owned developer looking to build a hyperscale data center at an idled Hancock County aluminum smelter says it’s committing to the governor’s requirements to pay its share of taxes, follow environmental laws…
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Governor Andy Beshear asks you to join Cardiac Crusade to save lives by mapping AEDs on 911 map! Please watch this one minute video of Andy Beshear endorsing Cardiac Crusade's efforts in Lexington to map our AEDs onto…
London-Corbin Airport receives $12.5 million to rebuild after 2025 tornado
Congressman Hal Rogers said $8.5 million of that total comes from federal funds, with an additional $4 million appropriated by the Kentucky General Assembly.
KY lawmakers move ahead with expanded bobcat hunting despite population concerns
FRANKFORT — Regulations to expand bobcat hunting, including at night with thermal equipment, moved forward Tuesday, despite bipartisan concern from some lawmakers about the status of Kentucky’s bobcat regulation. The…
Attorney general appoints CEOs with coal industry ties to energy planning agency
Republican Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is appointing the former CEO of electric utility East Kentucky Power Cooperative and a CEO of a barge company, both with coal industry ties, to a commission that the…
State of the race: GOP backs Comer for Kentucky governor as Dems must choose Beshear allies
U.S. Rep. James Comer appears to be the favorite to win the Republican nomination in next year’s Kentucky governor race before he’s even announced he’s running. Meanwhile, Democrats must decide between Lt. Gov.…
State budget director reports $470M surplus, $3B reserve fund
Income tax collections exceeded estimates as fiscal year closes stronger than projected.
Gov. Beshear announces book tour
The governor will embark on a 13-stop tour starting on September 20 in Lexington and ending on October 6 in Louisville to promote his book “Go and Do Likewise.”
Beshear fires back at Paul, Barr after missing Fancy Farm picnic
Governor responds on X after Republicans criticize his absence from annual political gathering
Gov. Beshear urges Mitch McConnell to 'provide proof' of his capacity to serve KY or resign
In a letter sent to Senator Mitch McConnell's office on Monday, Governor Andy Beshear urged the longtime senator to "provide proof of (his capacity) to serve" to the people of Kentucky or resign.
Governor issues ultimatum to Sen. McConnell over health-related absence
In a letter Monday, Beshear called on the Senator to provide proof of his “capacity to serve, or resign.”
Governor Beshear calls for proof Senator McConnell can still serve
Governor Andy Beshear is again calling for more transparency about Senator Mitch McConnell's health after the longtime lawmaker confirmed he remains in rehabilitation and won't attend Fancy Farm this weekend.
Kentucky Senate president rules out run for governor
Senate President Robert Stivers (R) of Manchester announced on Monday that he will not pursue the commonwealth’s highest office.
A one-on-one primary could stir energy in KY’s Democratic Party
This column first appeared in the Northern Kentucky Tribune, which makes it available to other publications with appropriate credit. FRANKFORT – The Kentucky Democratic Party is having a one-on-one primary election for…
After speculation, Republican Stivers says he will not run for governor in 2027
Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers said he will not launch a 2027 bid for governor. In a Monday morning statement, the Manchester Republican said he was “deeply grateful for the encouragement and confidence so…
Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers rules out 2027 governor bid
Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers released a statement Monday saying he will not run for governor in 2027, ending speculation that he could enter the race to succeed Gov. Andy Beshear, who can not run for the…
Netanyahu accuses Mamdani of ‘fomenting hate’ and calls ICC war-crimes charges ‘bogus’
WASHINGTON (AP) – Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani is “fomenting hate” by calling the prime minister a war criminal who should be arrested over the war in Gaza if he visits the…
Adkins to join politicians speaking at Fancy Farm after launching Kentucky governor bid
Days after launching his bid for governor, Democrat Rocky Adkins will join the lineup of speakers at the upcoming Fancy Farm Picnic, a Kentucky political tradition. Meanwhile, the state’s top Democrat, Gov. Andy Beshear…
Beshear says no 4% Medicaid cut planned as Kentucky House Speaker pushes back
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Wednesday there will be no 4% cut to Medicaid funding, citing what he described as a strong financial position for the state.
Kentucky advocates, families react to reversed Medicaid cuts
A 4% cut to Medicaid provider reimbursement rates, set to take effect Aug. 1, has been reversed after Gov. Andy Beshear cited an unexpected state budget surplus. The cuts would have lowered reimbursement rates for…
Despite calls for Beshear to ‘do something’ about Mitch McConnell, the answer isn’t so simple
A lot of people are asking Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear to “do something” about U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell’s absence from the Senate. Former Illinois Republican congressman turned political commentator Adam Kinzinger said…
Cutting Medicaid now will cost Kentucky more later
A 4% cut may sound small. In a state budget, it may look like fiscal discipline. But Kentucky’s Medicaid reimbursement cut is the kind of decision that can save money on paper while costing taxpayers more in real life.…
Democrat Rocky Adkins officially enters Kentucky governor race
Rocky Adkins, a former Democratic leader in the Kentucky House and senior advisor to Gov. Andy Beshear from Eastern Kentucky, is officially running for governor. His campaign issued a press release Tuesday morning and…
Adkins is in: Joins 2027 Kentucky Governor's race
Former Gov. Andy Beshear's senior advisor, Rocky Adkins, has officially entered the race for Kentucky governor. He announced Tuesday morning ahead of a scheduled press conference.
Beshear appoints Adkins to Kentucky State Fair Board
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear appointed his former senior adviser, Rocky Adkins, to the Kentucky State Fair Board, which is embroiled in controversy after the governor gained control of the board following a recent…
Beshear questions Kentucky law on filling a U.S. Senate vacancy
Two years ago, the Republican-led General Assembly mandated a special election be called should a vacancy happen.
Gov. Beshear suggests he received information suggesting McConnell ‘passed’ in new interview
The governor said he received the information from diffrent agencies but did not say which during the July 15 interview.
Beshear criticizes UK over Barnhart retirement deal, law school dean appointment
Governor says both decisions have cost UK leadership his confidence.
Two out-of-state donors give very big to Beshear super PAC
FRANKFORT – Two big Andy Beshear supporters from outside Kentucky provided the lion’s share of the money donated to Beshear’s super PAC between April 1 and June 30. Beshear’s super PAC is called In This Together PAC…
Kentucky expands Pre-K pilot program to Frankfort and Glasgow, serving 4 school districts
FRANKFORT, Ky. (ABC 36 NEWS NOW) – Kentucky’s Pre-K Pilot Program is expanding to Franklin County Schools and Glasgow Independent Schools, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Tuesday, bringing the total number of school…
Andy Beshear doesn't like Barnhart's revised deal any more than the original
The band of knuckleheads against Mitch Barnhart’s retirement package still includes Kentucky’s governor. Andy Beshear was outspoken about Barnhart’s original golden-parachute deal , the one with a made-up job as…
Kentucky Supreme Court backs Beshear over GOP lawmakers’ efforts to move executive powers
The Kentucky Supreme Court declared recent laws passed by the Republican-controlled General Assembly that moved powers away from Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear as unconstitutional. In a Thursday majority opinion written…
Latest Beshear PAC report shows continuing signs of a presidential run
FRANKFORT – The latest finance report filed by Gov. Andy Beshear’s super PAC shows all of the signs of a campaign committee of a presidential candidate. It also discloses a big contribution from a first-time Beshear…