Beshear criticizes retirement package of UK AD Barnhart, law school dean hiring
Gov. Andy Beshear criticized the $3.2 million payout to retiring University of Kentucky Athletics Director Mitch Barnhart on Thursday, stating his disapproval despite the fact the funds were privately raised. “Yes, $3… Read the full report at Kentucky Lantern
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- Kentucky Lantern“Beshear criticizes retirement package of UK AD Barnhart, law school dean hiring kentuckylantern.com?post_type=br...”
- Jon Hale“NEW: It was Gov. Andy Beshear's criticism of Mitch Barnhart's original retirement plan that led longtime UK AD to step away from planned post-athletics job. Beshear isn't happy about the settlement UK and Barnhart reached after that either. www.kentucky.com/sports/colle...”
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