Governor Andy Beshear highlights abortion rights, unity at Democratic National Convention
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear took the stage at the Democratic National Convention Monday night to…
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Thousands of parents die of overdoses; advocates say their kids need more help
By Nada Hassanein Kentucky Lantern Every day, 8-year-old Emma sits in a small garden outside her grandmother’s home in Salem,…
Who is Tim Walz? From a Minnesota classroom to Governor’s office to vice president candidate
By J. Patrick Coolican Minnesota Reformer editor Gov. Tim Walz fused his everyman personality with an optimistic progressive message to…
Former Gov. Bevin’s adopted son rescued from abusive academy in Jamaica; family doesn’t pick him up
By Deborah Yetter Kentucky Lantern As Kentucky governor, Matt Bevin said his overriding goal was to reform what he said…
President Joe Biden bows out of reelection campaign, Kamala Harris vows to win nomination
By Jacob Fischler Kentucky Lantern WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden dropped out of the 2024 presidential race Sunday, he said…
KY Republican Headquarters building fund tops $3.2 million, most from corporations with lobbying interests
By Tom Loftus Kentucky Lantern The Republican Party of Kentucky Building Fund raised another $314,750 in the past three months…
‘Tip of the iceberg:’ Kentucky releases domestic violence data report and it’s ‘pretty alarming’
If you or someone you know has experienced domestic violence, call the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. Call…
Kentucky’s process for purging voter rolls challenged in federal court; Adams fights back
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern A grassroots advocacy group has filed a lawsuit against Kentucky election officials alleging the state’s…
What’s next for Kentucky’s Liberty Republicans after strong showing in last week’s primary election?
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern Liberty Republicans see good signs for their movement in Kentucky after most of their incumbents…
Primary ’24: Voters have some choices to make in legislative races; in-person absentee voting started
By McKenna Horsely Kentucky Lantern Kentuckians going to the polls for the May 21 primary have choices to make about…
Kentucky one of few states that kept children from Medicaid cuts; state focused on protecting coverage
By Deborah Yetter Kentucky Lantern Kentucky is among a handful of states that lost only a small percentage of children…
United Methodist General Conference delegates vote to end bans on gay clergy, same-sex marriage
By Jack Brammer Kentucky Lantern After decades of intense debate that led to about half of their churches in Kentucky…
U.S. Justice Dept.: Steps taken to remove marijuana from list of dangerous, highly regulated drugs
By Jacob Fischler Kentucky Lantern The Biden administration plans to remove marijuana from a list of the most dangerous and…
Opinion – Vanessa Gallman: Left behind, outdated KY policy devalues citizens, diminishes competitiveness
Kentucky is too often slow to embrace beneficial economic and social change. Yet the news that 22 other states and…