Kentucky Supreme Court extends suspension of in-person court services through May 31
With the COVID-19 state of emergency still in place in Kentucky and nationwide, the Supreme Court has extended the effective…
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Supreme Court suspends in-person services at court facilities, to be conducted remotely through May 1
In anticipation of a surge in COVID-19 cases, the Supreme Court issued new amendments today that strengthen the social-distancing order…
Longtime-clerk of the Supreme Court, Susan Stokley Clary, to retire on Feb. 1; clerked for three justices
One of the Supreme Court of Kentucky’s most recognizable figures is leaving her position. Susan Stokley Clary, the clerk of…
AG Cameron leads coalition in filing Supreme Court amicus brief; keep abortion clinic licenses with states
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Attorney General Daniel Cameron led a 17-state coalition in filing an amicus brief before the…
Amye Bensenhaver: KY Supreme Court strikes blow for open government; courts are arbiter of access
In what may be the single most important victory for open government in recent memory, the Kentucky Supreme Court issued…
Marsy’s Law supporters ask Kentucky Supreme Court to reconsider its ruling on vague ballot wording
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Supporters of Marsy’s Law are asking the Kentucky Supreme Court to reconsider a decision last…
Kentucky Supreme Court Justices hear agruments on constitutionality of ‘Marsy’s Law’ ballot language
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Supreme Court will decide whether the ballot language for a proposed Constitutional Amendment…
Court of Appeals Judge Nickell is first to file for Supreme Court seat vacated by Bill Cunningham
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A veteran Kentucky Court of Appeals judge is seeking the Supreme Court seat vacated by…
Debra Hembree Lambert sworn in as 3rd Supreme Court District justice, replaces Daniel Venters
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky’s newest Supreme Court Justice took her seat on the bench for the first time…
Commentary: Advocates cite ‘milestone year’ for Marsy’s Law, hoping Supreme Court upholds voters
2018 was a milestone year for crime victims’ rights in Kentucky thanks to courageous legislators, determined advocates and hundreds of…
Adam Koenig: Pension ruling put partisan nature of judiciary on display; courts should be nonpartisan
After the Kentucky Supreme Court ruled that the process used to pass pension reform by the General Assembly was unconstitutional,…
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…
Kentucky Chamber President Adkisson in NKY; speaks on 2019 legislative priorities, pension reform
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Kentucky Chamber President and CEO David Adkisson was in Northern Kentucky Wednesday to talk…
Supreme Court Justice Daniel Venters retiring in January after serving 35 years in judiciary system
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A 35-year career in the Kentucky judiciary system is coming to an end when Supreme…
Supreme Court: Right to Work narrowly upheld; medical review panels unanimously ‘unconstitutional’
In two decisions announced this week, the Kentucky Supreme Court was sharply divided in unholding the Right to Work legislation…
Kentucky Supreme Court highlights need for attorney volunteers by declaring Kentucky Pro Bono Week
The Supreme Court thanked Kentucky attorneys who donate their time and expertise by proclaiming Oct. 21-27 as Kentucky Pro Bono…
Jeff Hoover: Mitch McConnell cements legacy with Supreme Court confirmations; bold stance prevailed
It wasn’t long ago in our nation that boxing was one of the preeminent sports. Like almost everyone near my…
Bill Straub: Through the Valley of Death, Republicans (and McConnell) ‘plowing (Kavanaugh) right through
WASHINGTON – I experienced an epiphany over the past few weeks that may seem counter-intuitive but nonetheless is the only…
Constance Alexander: Speaking up, speaking out, speaking the truth, even when it hurts
Last week in Murray, Ky., about a hundred twenty citizens showed up for a town hall discussion about plans for…
Kentucky’s pension reform case now in hands of Supreme Court justices, who heard oral arguments
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – The Kentucky Supreme Court will now decide the constitutionality of public…
Bill Straub: Taking bets on McConnell’s choice of doing what’s best for (1) the nation or (2) his party?
WASHINGTON – Senate Republican Leader Mitch “Root-‘n-Branch’’ McConnell is facing a dilemma. McConnell, of Louisville, has, on numerous occasions, been…
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…