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…
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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…
Commentary: Kentucky’s incoming governor has a mandate to restore voting rights, should take action
By Eliza Sweren-Becker and Sean Morales-Doyle Brennan Center for Justice On Election Day, voters in Kentucky made a strong…
Recanvass of votes: Andy Beshear/Jacqueline Coleman prevail in governor/lt. gov race, 5,136
Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes, Kentucky’s Chief Election Official, has announced that a statewide recanvass of the votes in…
Beshear team moving ahead on transition plans — by the book; inauguration day is December 10
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While the voting results in the November General Election for Governor await the outcome of…
Al Cross: For Andy Beshear, ‘I’m not Matt Bevin’ actually mattered; Bevin now knows words do too
What seemed like Andy Beshear’s unspoken campaign theme – “I’m not Matt Bevin” – turned out to be sufficient after…
Secretary Grimes receives recanvass request from Governor Bevin, will take place November 14
Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes received a written recanvass request from Governor Matt Bevin. The request seeks a recanvass of…
Here are your choices in Tuesday’s election for Governor/Lt. Governor, local special elections
Staff report Second of two parts: Governor/Lt. Governor and local special elections On Tuesday, November 5, voters will be choosing…
Tom Elfers: Kentuckians deserve better; they deserve the Kentucky that Andy Beshear can deliver
Kentuckians deserve better. We deserve a Governor who respects the educators who care for our children and work tirelessly, day…
Bevin and Beshear take on a wide range of topics in televised debate at NKU, find little common ground
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Gov. Matt Bevin and Attorney General Andy Beshear squared off in a Kentucky Gubernatorial…
NKU-WLWT set to host final debate between gubernatorial candidates Bevin and Beshear tonight
Northern Kentucky University and partners WLWT-TV, NKY Chamber, St. Elizabeth Healthcare and Duke Energy will host the final Kentucky Gubernatorial…
Al Cross: McConnell cares most about the state Attorney General race, and things are looking up
For Mitch McConnell, things in Kentucky are looking up. In Washington, not so much. The races are close, but the…
Al Cross: Facts are facts and they matter; Matt Bevin has convictions — but it’s fair to ask hard questions
Matt Bevin is a conviction politician; he has beliefs and sticks to them. That’s one thing to like about the…
Senate leaders say casino gambling legislation dead in Kentucky, revenue potential overstated
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Two Republican senators have weighed in on one issue in the governor’s race by pronouncing…
Governor’s race is a dead heat just three weeks from election day, according to Mason Dixon Poll
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – The governor’s race in Kentucky is a dead heat, according to…
Bevin, Beshear share the gubernatorial debate stage at University of Kentucky; it’s mostly contentious
Staff report The debate between gubernatorial candidates Matt Bevin and Andy Beshear got contentious Tuesday night, with heated exchanges on…
Al Cross: As political earthquake shakes Washington, how will it tilt Kentucky’s political landscape?
A political earthquake is shaking Washington. How will it tilt Kentucky’s political landscape? The quick and easy answer – and…
Andy Beshear: Stopping skyrocketing insulin prices is an urgent, lifesaving responsibility
The nearly 600,000 Kentuckians suffering from diabetes must be able to afford their daily supply of insulin to stay alive….
Al Cross: Bevin resorting to scare tactics on immigration in ad designed to play to Trump’s base
On Sept. 9, Gov. Matt Bevin accused his opponent for re-election, Attorney General Andy Beshear, of using a “scare tactic”…
Guidugli Family Picnic — a NKY political tradition — is back after more than a decade on Sunday
Special to NKyTribune The Guidugli Family Picnic, one of Northern Kentucky’s great political traditions, is returning to Campbell County after…