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Candidates in Kentucky governor’s race preview debates on tax cuts, education, and abortion

Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear says now is not the time to “sub out the quarterback” when Kentucky has so much momentum

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023

12-year-old rape survivor shares story in powerful ad against abortion bans

Abortion will likely be a major issue facing hardline Republicans who are seeking election next year

The Independent UK · Sep 21, 2023

In Kentucky governor's race, Democrat presses the case on GOP challenger's abortion stance

Kentucky’s debate over abortion access is heating up the governor's race

The Independent UK · Sep 20, 2023

At ARC annual gathering in Ashland, participants stress collaboration and the ‘ripple effect’

Gov. Andy Beshear and representatives of the 13 states in the Appalachian Regional Commission speak of the need for collaboration to build a positive ripple effect.

WEKU · Sep 13, 2023

In nation’s gubernatorial races, there are a lot of Capitol Hill connections - Roll Call

Among the next likely crop of governors, there are several with extensive connections to Capitol Hill and Congress.

Roll Call · Sep 12, 2023

A governor's race offers a reminder of a five time candidate

The current race for governor in Kentucky features two candidates, incumbent Democrat Andy Beshear and Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron. That’s not always been the case.

WEKU · Sep 12, 2023

Governor Beshear takes side-trip during ARC conference to announce grants for Greenup County

Governor Andy Beshear took a break from co-hosting the annual Appalachian Regional Commission meeting in Ashland Monday to make nearly $4 million dollars' worth of grant announcements in Greenup County.

WEKU · Sep 11, 2023

Kentucky misses a fiscal trigger for personal income tax rate cut in 2025

Kentucky’s individual income tax rate is set to remain the same in 2025 after the state failed to meet certain fiscal requirements that would have ushered in another reduction under a Republican plan to phase the tax out

The Independent UK · Sep 8, 2023

GOP lawmakers, Dem Gov. Beshear help open Lexington’s The Red Mile for sports betting

Republican state lawmakers and Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear held separate news conferences at The Red Mile Thursday as the track began taking sports bets.

WEKU · Sep 8, 2023

The states where it’s impossible to vote if you have a felony conviction

While states in recent years have moved away from Jim Crow-era policies, several still make it difficult for people leaving prison to regain the right to vote

The Guardian - US · Sep 7, 2023