State releases its one-year Progress Report on child welfare transformation efforts, shows some progress
The Kentucky Department for Community Based Services (DCBS), part of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services, has released its…
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Al Cross: Beshear, Bevin, Alvarado finagle with the facts, but everyone wants their own version of truth
People and politicians have always wanted their own versions of the truth, facts and science be damned, but the modern…
Governor Matt Bevin among first confirmed to speak at August 3 Fancy Farm picnic in Western Kentucky
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The first list of confirmed speakers at this summer’s Fancy Farm political stump speaking has…
Lawmakers from both sides aren’t sold on Bevin’s pension proposal, say they have their own ideas
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Lawmakers from both parties and both chambers still say the votes are not yet there…
House Democrats not yet certain about Governor’s pubic pension bill; no word on special session
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today There’s still no word on when Gov. Matt Bevin will call a special session of…
Regional universities send letter supporting Bevin’s proposed pension reform bill; questions remain
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Matt Bevin has received support for his proposed pension reform bill from one of…
Gov. Matt Bevin says pension bill is ‘getting done’ as special session looms sometime in May
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Matt Bevin says the legislation is ready and that a special session will be…
Governor signs into law ban on use of tobacco in all Kentucky public schools and events, effective July 1
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Gov. Matt Bevin has signed into law to ban the use of tobacco products…
Gov. Bevin, Sen. Stivers at odds over governor’s veto of public pension bill passed on legislature’s final day
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Two of Kentucky’s top Republican leaders, Gov. Matt Bevin and Senate President Robert Stivers, are…
Governor vetoes public pension pension bill, plans to call for special session to address the issue
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Matt Bevin on Tuesday vetoed a public pension bill approved on the final day…
Sixth Circuit appeals court upholds constitutionality requiring ultrasound for expectant mothers
A Sixth Circuit federal appeals court, in a 2-1 vote, has upheld the constitutionality of House Bill 2 (2017) which…
Bill Straub: Here come the judges — and, thank the Constitution, they have important role in democracy
WASHINGTON – Gov. Matt “Yosemite Sam’’ Bevin appears to have a bit of a problem with the U.S. Constitution, at…
Tobacco-free schools bill passes on last day, now awaits Governor Bevin’s signature or veto
A bill to ban the use of tobacco products in all Kentucky public schools and events finally passed on the…
Al Cross: Gov. Bevin is reckless to disregard the science on chickenpox; public health matters
When Gov. Matt Bevin volunteered to a Southern Kentucky radio audience March 19 that he had exposed his nine children…
Al Cross: As General Assembly ends, it did not — in most big ways — act in the public interest
FRANKFORT – With almost all its work done, has the current session of the Kentucky General Assembly acted in the…
Gov. Bevin declares state of emergency in response to continued heavy rainfall across Kentucky
Gov. Matt Bevin has declared a statewide emergency in response to continued heavy rainfall which has caused widespread flooding and…
Briefs: Mandapakala appointed, CPR at Fort Wright, new Secretaries, Ky Downs owners
Chaitanya Mandapakala of Park Hills, a physician, has been appointed as a member of the Board of Respiratory Care by…
State Transportation Secretary tells Kenton Fiscal Court gasoline tax increase needed to raise revenue
By David Holthaus NKyTribune reporter There’s talk of hiking Kentucky’s gasoline tax and the head of transportation in the Commonwealth…
Bevin touts strength, growth, cites ‘Blueprint for Better KY’ in State of Commonwealth address
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today “The State of the Commonwealth is strong, very strong,” Gov. Matt Bevin said during his…
Nucor Steel Gallatin in Ghent named VPP Star Site for commitment to worker safety
Nucor Steel Gallatin became Kentucky’s 13th Voluntary Protection Partnership (VPP) Star Site. Danny Davis, acting director of the Division of…
Al Cross: AG’s race shapes up as most interesting; Republican side rests on McConnell’s involvement
The filing deadline has passed, so let’s make up the scorecard for this year’s statewide elections, starting with the party…
Gov. Bevin to run again — with new running mate Dr. Ralph Alvarado, state senator, Winchester physician
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Republican Gov. Matt Bevin has chosen a new running mate for his re-election bid, replacing…