Kentucky Republicans override Beshear vetoes, show ‘who makes the laws’ around here
By McKenna Horsley, Sarah Ladd and Liam Niemeyer Kentucky Lantern FRANKFORT — With most of Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s vetoes overridden…
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Stateline: Eyeing a friendly Supreme Court, GOP pushes for Ten Commandments in schools
By Matt Vasilogambros Stateline Testing constitutional limits, Republicans in at least 15 states have introduced legislation this year that would…
Opinion – Bill Straub: Endorsements show Trump influence continues to push Kentucky over the edge
Erstwhile President Donald John Trump is converting Kentucky into his own personal playground. If you want to frolic in the…
Al Cross: Would-be governors, seeking votes, fall in line for Trump
Kentucky’s political system, largely run by Republicans these days, has thankfully avoided copying other red states’ mischief with their election…
Bill Straub: We live in strange times absolutely. Don’t believe it? Just listen to the Republican silence
It’s the case of Addison Mitchell McConnell and the Curious Incident of the Dog That Didn’t Bark. In fact, a…
Republicans will appeal judge’s decision to uphold Beshear’s appointment power over ethics panel
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter Republican officials will appeal a Kentucky judge’s decision that struck down a new law that…
Bill Straub: Playing the cultural wedge to advantage, Republican Party has become White people’s party
It’s difficult, no, impossible, to extrapolate the results from this week’s elections in Virginia and New Jersey and determine how…
Al Cross: McConnell must give senators go-ahead to disavow election laws built on Donald Trump’s lies
This column has never dealt at length with Donald Trump because it’s about Kentucky politics. But now, Kentuckians and our…
Colmon Elridge: Democrats are delivering results despite Republican efforts to stand in the way
Recently, the DNC announced its first-ever “Build Back Better” bus tour, which makes it a great time to evaluate how…
Gov. Andy Beshear: Bipartisan jobs plan supports our people, our economy and our future
Opportunity, jobs, the economy and infrastructure are not partisan. They are the pathway to a better future for all Kentuckians…
Bill Straub: Suddenly Republicans have discovered the national debt they built up, and don’t like it
We’re approaching the Spring after an election that saw Republicans lose both the White House and the Senate so, just…
Bill Straub: Mitch is in for another term and setting a record, but ‘lovable’ as a warm puppy he really isn’t
As if running up the score on an overfunded and overrated Democratic opponent wasn’t sufficient, supporters of Senate Majority Leader…
Bill Straub: A look at Kentucky’s presidential primary May 19; R choice sure; D in the air, picking Sanders
As usual, this year’s presidential primary in Kentucky could be another case of closing the corral gate after the horse…
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…
Bill Straub: Argue the facts when you have them; when you don’t, pound the table. And so they do
There’s an old bromide often circulated among lawyers in just about any courthouse you might happen upon in any part…
Kim Banta, Republican, on ballot for 63rd District seat vacated by St. Onge; Josh Blair expected Democrat
The parties have chosen their representatives who will appear on the ballot in November for the 63rd District House seat…
Al Cross: The primary looms and so do choices; voters may be asking, ‘Who am I most tired of?’
The race for governor of Kentucky is occasionally a harbinger of the contest that begins or ends the four-year election…
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…
Edelen focused on solar project in Pike County, bridging political divide; no time for governor’s race
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A man who is considered by many to be a possible candidate for governor next…
Total of nearly 3.4 million Kyians have registered to vote in primary; 1.68m democrats, 1.39m republicans
A total of 3,368,119 Kentuckians are registered to vote in the Primary Election on May 22, Secretary of State Alison…
Trey Grayson: This is no joke; we must restore civility to public discourse, so anger and violence have to go
A few days ago, Republican candidate for Secretary of State Carl Nett sent an ill-advised tweet – in which he…
John Schickel: Big changes ahead in the state legislature, as Republicans control both houses
The presidential election in Boone County is the talk of the town. President-elect Donald Trump carried Boone County with almost…
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