Kids Voting NKY to feature governors Steve Beshear, Ernie Fletcher at annual luncheon April 21
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Andy Beshear sworn in as Kentucky’s 63rd governor, one of youngest, says we are all on Team Kentucky
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today On a cold, blustery Frankfort day, Andy Beshear was sworn into office as Kentucky’s 63rd…
Commentary: Kentucky’s incoming governor has a mandate to restore voting rights, should take action
By Eliza Sweren-Becker and Sean Morales-Doyle Brennan Center for Justice On Election Day, voters in Kentucky made a strong…
Bill Straub: Looks like Bevin managed to step on his own tail, but don’t count Mitch McConnell out yet
It was during the Republican National Convention in Houston in 1992 and renowned columnist Molly Ivins was talking about Clayton…
Investigations underway on reported lost wages for KY miners employed by bankrupt Blackjewel mine
Both the Governor’s office and the office of the Attorney General are looking into the actions of the bankrupted Blackjewel,…
Al Cross: Now that the governor’s race is down to a grudge match, expect a scorched-earth campaign
Kentucky voters delivered two mild surprises in Tuesday’s primaries for governor: Rocky Adkins ran a strong second to Democratic Attorney…
Bill Straub: Bevin didn’t get a landslide, but don’t count him out; Beshear faces uphill battle
Landslide Matt Bevin, the incumbent, didn’t exactly set the world on fire in Tuesday’s Republican gubernatorial primary, garnering just 52…
Former Governor Steve Beshear talks about people and politics at NKY Forum event in Newport
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Former Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear was the featured speaker at the Northern Kentucky Forum’s…
Chris McDaniel: Magic won’t solve the state’s thorniest problem — pension debt is a tsunami
I heard an interesting interview recently. Terry Meiners interviewed Former Governor Steve Beshear regarding his recent book release. Probably the…
Beshear reflects on time as governor, offers views on how to make government work in People over Politics
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune reporter Steve Beshear entered Kentucky politics like a thoroughbred — young and with his eyes on…
Former Gov. Beshear to give party response to President Trump’s speech to Congress tonight
Former Gov. Steve Beshear will give his party’s response to President Donald Trump’s speech to Congress Tuesday night, “highlighting the…
Bill Straub: Under a possible Clinton administration, Beshear’s influence on health care could increase
WASHINGTON – Word is that former Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear, who was in charge when more than a half million…
Gov. Bevin calls for investigation into Beshear administration; AG says request exceeds authority of office
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Gov. Matt Bevin today called for an investigation into the administration of former Gov….
Old Time Kentucky: Laffoon’s plans for a state sales tax led mobs to descend on Frankfort in 1930s
By Berry Craig NKyTribune columnist Matt Bevin, the first Republican elected governor since Ernie Fletcher in 2003, doubtless hopes his…
Judge rules in favor of Answers in Genesis for tax incentives on Williamstown Ark Encounter project
A federal court yesterday issued a preliminary injunction against the state of Kentucky for blocking efforts by the Ark Encounter…
Former governor Beshear will rejoin old law firm of Stites and Harbison in Lexington office
Former Gov. Steve Beshear has rejoined the law offices of Stites & Harbison, the firm announced in a news release…
Bevin says he’ll work to end Kynect immediately, but federal laws may delay his plans
By Melissa Patrick Special to NKyTribune From a Republican nomination won by only 83 votes to an unexpected 84,764-vote election…
Governor Beshear formally presents $3.9 million check for Covington’s Riverfront Commons Trail
Governor Steve Beshear today formally presented $3.9 million in federal funding to spur further development of the much-anticipated Riverfront Commons…
Gov. Beshear makes appointments to boards and commissions including three Northern Kentuckians
Gov. Steve Beshear has made multiple appointments to boards and commissions including three Northern Kentuckians. See the appointments to Kentucky…