Gov. Beshear acts to limit spread of COVID-19; includes guidance for closure of government offices
Gov. Andy Beshear has announced additional steps to contain and limit the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). “It’s my…
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Gov. Beshear provides guidance as state responds to COVID-19, asks places of worship to cancel services
Governor Andy Beshear announced more decisive action and preparations on Wednesday to stop the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019…
Two More COVID-19 cases confirmed in Harrison County, bringing total to five in county, eight in KY
Governor Andy Beshear confirmed two more cases of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), both in Harrison County, Tuesday night, bringing the…
Gov. Beshear, officials issue guidance in response to Novel Coronavirus 2019; no new confirmed cases
NKyTribune staff Gov. Andy Beshear, was joined by local leaders and public health officials from the Kentucky Department for Public…
Gov. Beshear accepting nominations to university boards of regents, trustees, other higher ed boards
Nominations for gubernatorial appointments to the Commonwealth’s university boards of regents, boards of trustees, and other higher education boards are…
Gov. Beshear says state needs 350 more child welfare social workers to help protect against child abuse
Gov. Andy Beshear and Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) Acting Secretary Eric Friedlander met with social work staff…
Governor Andy Beshear signs bill requiring Kentucky school resource officers to carry firearms
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Andy Beshear signed into law Friday the school safety bill that will require school…
Meyer takes City of Covington protest to Frankfort; rising pension rates causing pain, top legislators told
Mayor Joe Meyer took Covington’s case against rising pension costs to Frankfort this week. Having already grabbed the ear of…
Covington petitions state for relief on pensions, says shift of burden to cities inflicting ‘severe damage’
Calling the state’s management of public pensions “the biggest threat to the economic revitalization of our cities,” City of Covington…
Covington shelter ordinance gets first reading; mayor-penned pension resolution goes to governor
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It’s about moving forward, Mayor Joseph U. Meyer says. Yes, there are amendments that have…
Covington Commission to hear first reading of shelter ordinance: YMCA property is closer to sale
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune staff It’s about balance, City Manager David Johnston says. It’s about showing compassion for your residents…
Familiar face tapped to lead Kentucky State Police into 2020 as Rodney Brewer comes out of retirement
The longest-serving Commissioner in KSP history has been reappointed to serve once again. Governor Andy Beshear has brought Rodney Brewer…
Wide range of issues discussed at annual Northern Kentucky Legislative Caucus forum at Gateway CTC
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor An overflow crowd of more than 150 constituents joined members of the Northern Kentucky…
Governor Beshear supports teachers’ rights, rescinds former Labor Cabinet stance on ‘sickouts’
Tuesday, Gov. Andy Beshear announced he reversed the prior administration’s decision that teachers violated state law when participating in “sickouts”…
Beshear to renovate Governor’s Mansion for first time since 1983; family will live there fulltime
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Like any family who has moved into a new home, especially one that is over…
Dave Newton: Giving back voting rights to former felons is historic step forward, thanks to Beshear
On December 12, Governor Andy Beshear helped Kentucky take a historic step forward. With the twirl of a pen, 140,000…
Kentucky House Democrats make history, name Joni Jenkins to become state’s first female floor leader
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A little bit of history has been made as Kentucky House Democrats have elected the…
Daniel Cameron takes oath of office for Attorney General early; Beshear appointed him to vacant seat
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While Kentucky’s newly elected Constitutional officers won’t take office for their full four-year terms until…
Al Cross: Start of new governorship always leans to theatrics, but — really — it’s a new day in Frankfort
The start of a new governorship necessarily involves theatrics, which help signify the importance of a historic event, establish comity…
Andy Beshear sworn in as Kentucky’s 63rd governor, one of youngest, says we are all on Team Kentucky
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today On a cold, blustery Frankfort day, Andy Beshear was sworn into office as Kentucky’s 63rd…
Kentucky Court of Appeals rules in favor of Secretary of State Grimes on seizure of computer from office
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Court of Appeals has handed a victory to Secretary of State Alison Lundergan…
Warren Greer: Beshear’s victory saves the Kentucky Democratic Party’s ‘glass floor’
At long last, Kentucky’s 2019 gubernatorial election is over. As a life-long Democrat and a firm believer in decency and…