Al Cross: Welcome, Derby visitors to Kentucky; here’s a brief introduction to our political landscape
Welcome, Derby visitors! This column continues our longstanding tradition of giving folks who are in Kentucky for the big race,…
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Economic Development Cabinet Secretary Terry Gill resigns, Gov. Bevin recommends Sarin as interim
Gov. Matt Bevin Tuesday accepted with regret the resignation of Terry Gill, secretary of the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development,…
Bill Straub: Since it’s baseball season, let’s bat some things around — oops, out of strikes already
It’s baseball season once again — thank the lord — so let’s toss it around-the-horn political style: First. Give Rep….
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet awards $1.79 million in federal funding to Grant, Kenton counties
Gov. Matt Bevin and the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) have announced $1,795,723 in Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP) funds have been…
First Lady Glenna Bevin announces Scott County student is winner of Kentucky Derby Poster Contest
First Lady Glenna Bevin on Saturday announced the winning entry, as well as the second- and third-place finishers, in her…
Nation’s first HempWood operation to locate in Murray; $5.8M investment to create 25 FT jobs
Gov. Matt Bevin has announced that Fibonacci LLC will locate a HempWood manufacturing operation in Calloway County with a more…
Bill Straub: Worth it or not, the time is coming for decisions to be made and it has to be right
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi created a bit of a stir in political circles this week when she told The Washington…
Gov. Bevin calls special legislative session to address Kentucky’s pension issue
Gov. Matt Bevin announced at a press conference Monday in Frankfort that he is calling a special legislative session this…
OJ Oleka: These men are shaping Kentucky’s future through key leadership roles
In college, I was in an organization called Collegiate 100, a college version of 100 Black Men of America. We…
U.S. Commerce Dept. taps Gov. Bevin to Lead Economic Development Mission to India
The U.S. Department of Commerce has selected Gov. Matt Bevin to lead an economic development delegation to India in mid-January…
NKU Foundation selected to lead Northern Kentucky innovation efforts with Tri-ED, community partners
Gov. Matt Bevin today announced the KY Innovation office selected the Northern Kentucky University Foundation, Northern Kentucky Tri-County Economic Development…
McConnell says Mueller investigation will continue; there’s much to do in two months; he’ll run in 2020
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said he is upbeat about…
Gov. Bevin in NKY; participates in forum, attends dedication of NKU Health Innovation Center
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Gov. Matt Bevin was in Northern Kentucky Wednesday, participating in a community forum in…
Supreme Court to hear oral arguments in employee pension case at 10 a.m. Thurs.; here’s how to watch
There will be several ways for the public to view oral arguments when the Supreme Court of Kentucky hears the…
Rick Pitino’s new book: Defending himself (again) against the scandals at UofL, tells ‘his story’
By Russ Brown Kentucky Today Rick Pitino’s new memoir, “Pitino: My Story,” hit the bookshelves and internet booksellers’ websites this…
Bevin’s legal team files briefs on pension reform bill ahead of September Supreme Court hearing
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Matt Bevin’s legal team filed briefs this week ahead of the Kentucky Supreme Court…
Judge declares Kentucky’s pension overhaul unconstitutional, citing process used to enact law
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Franklin County Circuit Judge Phillip Shepherd has declared a new Kentucky law overhauling the state’s…
Bourbon without borders – Gov. Bevin signs shipping bill, sends first bottles of signature spirits
Gov. Matt Bevin has ceremonially signed a new law that allows visitors to ship bottles of Kentucky’s signature spirit home,…
Braidy Industries buys additional parcels at EastPark Industrial Center; breaks ground on $1.3B mill
Braidy Industries has announced that it has invested $3.4 million to acquire additional land and buildings at the EastPark Industrial…
Bevin names Derrick Ramsey as Secretary of Education and Workforce Development Cabinet
Gov. Matt Bevin announced Tuesday the appointment of Derrick Ramsey as Secretary of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet, responsible…
Kentucky Launches first-of-its-kind apprenticeship program for social services to enhance opportunities
Gov. Matt Bevin Tuesday announced an innovative new registered apprenticeship pilot program aimed at strengthening social services careers throughout the…
Bill Straub: What’s in store for our duly sworn governor after his one term? Senate? Presidency?
Since the job of Pope is currently filled, there exists speculation aplenty over what position St. Matt the Divine, the…