May 26 Kentucky Politics 100,000 Kentuckians Request Mail-In Primary Ballots In First 3 Days Secretary of State Michael Adams says that more than 100,000 Kentuckians have requested mail-in absentee ballots for the June 23 primary. By Ryland Barton May 26 Kentucky Politics 100,000 Kentuckians Request Mail-In Primary Ballots In First 3 Days Ryland Barton
May 26 Kentucky Politics Amid Kentucky Budget Struggles, McConnell Icy On Federal Assistance Sen. McConnell says he’ll support sending more federal funds to state and local governments only to fight coronavirus pandemic. By Ryland Barton May 26 Kentucky Politics Amid Kentucky Budget Struggles, McConnell Icy On Federal Assistance Ryland Barton
May 24 Kentucky Politics Protesters Hang Effigy Of Ky. Governor At State Capitol, Sparking Outrage A rally at the Kentucky State Capitol on Sunday ended with “several people” hanging an effigy of Gov. Andy Beshear from a tree. By Stephanie Wolf May 24 Kentucky Politics Protesters Hang Effigy Of Ky. Governor At State Capitol, Sparking Outrage Stephanie Wolf
May 24 Kentucky Politics Kentucky Braces For Budget Cuts During Coronavirus Pandemic Kentucky is bracing for a $457 million revenue shortfall by the time it closes its financial books on June 30th. By Ryland Barton May 24 Kentucky Politics Kentucky Braces For Budget Cuts During Coronavirus Pandemic Ryland Barton
May 20 Kentucky Politics Charles Booker’s Senate Campaign Endorsed By State House Democratic Leaders U.S. Senate hopeful Charles Booker has been endorsed by several of his Democratic colleagues in the state House of Representatives. By Ryland Barton May 20 Kentucky Politics Charles Booker's Senate Campaign Endorsed By State House Democratic Leaders Ryland Barton
May 19 Kentucky Politics Rand Paul Coronavirus Claims At Odds With Science, Public Health Many of Sen. Paul’s claims aren’t backed up by science, but there may be little political risk for him among his primary constituency. By Ryland Barton May 19 Kentucky Politics Rand Paul Coronavirus Claims At Odds With Science, Public Health Ryland Barton
May 16 Kentucky Politics Kentucky Politics Distilled: State Prepares For Budget Cuts Mitch McConnell said he still doesn’t support sending more money to states unless business are shielded from lawsuits during the pandemic. By Ryland Barton May 16 Kentucky Politics Kentucky Politics Distilled: State Prepares For Budget Cuts Ryland Barton
May 14 Kentucky Politics Kentucky Businesses Want Legal Protections During Pandemic, Labor Groups Are Worried Businesses want liability protection but labor groups say granting it would reduce protections for workers and customers. By Ryland Barton May 14 Kentucky Politics Kentucky Businesses Want Legal Protections During Pandemic, Labor Groups Worry Ryland Barton
May 13 Kentucky Politics Beshear Appoints Department Of Corrections Commissioner With Health Background A 36-year Corrections veteran, Cookie Crews has led the department's health services division for the last eight years. By Jess Clark May 13 Kentucky Politics Beshear Appoints New Department Of Corrections Commissioner With Health Background Jess Clark
May 9 Kentucky Politics Beshear Urges Religious Groups Not To Rush Into In-Person Services Beshear urged religious leaders to make sure their sanctuaries are safe, after two court rulings allowed in-person services to begin Saturday. By Jess Clark May 9 Kentucky Politics Beshear Urges Religious Groups Not To Rush Into In-Person Services Jess Clark
May 8 Kentucky Politics Bill Banning Statehouse Sexual Harassment Fails To Pass, Again The measure unanimously passed out of the state House of Representatives but failed to get a hearing in the Senate. By Ryland Barton May 8 Kentucky Politics Bill Banning Statehouse Sexual Harassment Fails To Pass, Again Ryland Barton
May 7 Kentucky Politics Beshear Announces Kentucky Restaurants To Reopen May 22 Movie theaters and gyms will be able to open on June 1, campgrounds on June 11, and childcare and outdoor youth sports on June 15. By Ryland Barton May 7 Kentucky Politics Beshear Announces Kentucky Restaurants To Reopen May 22 Ryland Barton
May 6 Kentucky Politics ANALYSIS: Amy McGrath Needs To Win Over Some Trump Voters To Defeat McConnell There does appear to be a path for a McGrath victory in November, although it is fairly narrow. Here’s what that path might look like. By Perry Bacon Jr. May 6 Kentucky Politics ANALYSIS: McGrath Needs To Win Over Some Trump Voters Perry Bacon Jr.
May 5 Kentucky Politics Kentucky Coronavirus Cases Jump By 625 Amid Outbreak In Prison Almost 400 people have tested positive for COVID-19 at Green River Correctional Complex, a state prison in Central City. By Ryland Barton May 5 Kentucky Politics Kentucky Coronavirus Cases Jump By 625 Amid Outbreak In Prison Ryland Barton