Kentucky Supreme Court hears oral arguments on two cases about Governor’s executive powers
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Supreme Court heard oral arguments this week on two cases that involve Gov….
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Cases dealing with Beshear’s executive action during pandemic on docket as KY Supreme Court convenes
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Two cases involving Gov. Andy Beshear’s powers to issue executive orders during an emergency such…
Family Foundation once again seeking hearing on historic horse racing by Kentucky Supreme Court
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Family Foundation is seeking to once again have a decade-old historic horse racing case…
Kentucky Supreme Court to consider cases involving executive powers, including bills passed this year
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Two separate cases involving Gov. Andy Beshear’s powers to issue executive orders related to the…
KY Supreme Court unanimously agrees with The Kernel that the UK violated the state’s Open Records Act
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Supreme Court unanimously upheld a ruling on Thursday finding the University of Kentucky…
Retired, respected Supreme Court Justice Donald Wintersheimer, 89, dies peacefully at Covington home
Donald C. Wintersheimer who grew up in Northern Kentucky and held a seat on the Kentucky Supreme Court for 24…
This Week at the Capitol: Future of historical horse racing takes center stage during busy three-day week
With the Kentucky Senate and House convening three days, this week was short on workdays but long on action. The…
Historical Horse Racing clears House committee; full floor House vote today; if passed, goes to Governor
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation that would allow historical horse racing in Kentucky won passage in a House committee…
Beshear files lawsuit to stop legislators from stripping governor of executive orders on pandemic
Gov. Andy Beshear filed a lawsuit to stop lawmakers from stripping the Governor of his ability to implement lifesaving public…
Budget, gambling among issues facing lawmakers as General Assembly returns for second part of session
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Lawmakers return to Frankfort today, to begin the second part of the 2021 General Assembly…
Commentary: General Assembly session offers chance to explore new avenues for criminal justice
The year 2020 was a trying time for the Commonwealth. COVID-19 forced us to reconsider what was important and adjust…
Dale Romans: Historical horse racing is a game-changer that is good for Kentucky
As a second-generation horse trainer and Kentuckian, my entire life has been spent in Thoroughbred racing. I’ve seen Kentucky racing…
Sen. Schickel to introduce a bill to rescue historical racing after Supreme Court decision on its illegality
Staff report Kentucky State Senator John Schickel plans to introduce a bill in the legislature on Monday to preserve historical…
KY Supreme Court says no rehearing on historical horse racing: not pari-mutuel wagering and is illegal
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Supreme Court has denied a motion for a rehearing on their decision issued…
Petition filed with state House asks for impeachment of Gov. Beshear for actions related to the pandemic
Staff report Four “citizens of the Commonwealth” have filed a petition with the Kentucky House of Representatives asking for the…
Kentucky Supreme Court amends court operations statewide to address escalating COVID-19 cases
The Supreme Court has issued new mandates to govern court operations as nearly all 120 Kentucky counties are now in the COVID-19 red…
Gov. Beshear ‘grateful’ for Supreme Court decision on executive powers; others react
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Supreme Court’s unanimous ruling on Thursday, reversing a lower court opinion that would…
In unanimous decision, Kentucky Supreme Court rules Beshear’s COVID-19 executive orders are legal
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today In a unanimous decision, the Kentucky Supreme Court on Thursday upheld Gov. Andy Beshear’s power…
Supreme Court hears arguments on what a university can release about professor’s assaults of students
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Supreme Court on Friday heard oral arguments in a First Amendment case regarding…
Ky. Supreme Court rules historical horse racing isn’t pari-mutuel wagering, illegal under current law
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Supreme Court issued an opinion Thursday where they unanimously agreed that historical horse…
Kentucky Supreme Court hears suit brought by three NKY businesses related to Beshear’s executive orders
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Supreme Court heard oral arguments Thursday on whether Gov. Andy Beshear exceeded his…
Kentucky Supreme Court issues two amended orders related to in-person testimony and evictions
The Supreme Court has entered two amended administrative orders related to in-person testimony and evictions. Highlights of those orders are…