Aug 1 Kentucky Politics Kentucky appeals court orders state abortion ban into effect The overarching lawsuit against Kentucky’s abortion ban will continue, but the new ruling means abortion is, for now, outlawed in the state. By Ryland Barton Aug 1 Kentucky Politics Kentucky appeals court orders state abortion ban into effect Ryland Barton
Jul 28 Kentucky Politics Ky. attorney general challenges recent block on anti-abortion bills Attorney General Daniel Cameron filed an appeal challenging a circuit court judge’s block on enforcing two broad abortion bans in the state. By Aprile Rickert Jul 28 Kentucky Politics Ky. AG challenges recent block on anti-abortion bills Aprile Rickert
Jul 26 Kentucky Politics Beshear to miss Fancy Farm Picnic as GOP dominates list of speakers While the political picnic is back in full swing, Gov. Andy Beshear will miss the gathering for a second year. By Derek Operle Jul 26 Kentucky Politics Beshear to miss Fancy Farm Picnic as GOP dominates list of speakers Derek Operle
Jul 24 Kentucky Politics Kentucky Politics Distilled: A Supreme Court justice race to watch, Beshear to endorse Booker The week in Kentucky politics, with Kentucky Public Radio’s Divya Karthikeyan By Divya Karthikeyan Jul 24 Kentucky Politics Kentucky Politics Distilled: A Ky. Supreme Court justice race to watch Divya Karthikeyan
Jul 21 Kentucky Politics Gov. Beshear plans to back Democratic candidate Charles Booker in US Senate race Republican incumbent Sen. Rand Paul has so far out-fundraised Democratic candidate Charles Booker, according to recent data. By Divya Karthikeyan Jul 21 Kentucky Politics Beshear plans to back Democratic candidate Charles Booker in Senate race Divya Karthikeyan
Jul 21 Kentucky Politics Northern Kentucky Supreme Court race pits anti-abortion legislator against sitting justice A race for a northern Kentucky-area Supreme Court seat has implications for abortion access and politicization of the judiciary. By Divya Karthikeyan and Ryland Barton Jul 21 Kentucky Politics NKY Court race pits anti-abortion legislator, sitting justice Divya Karthikeyan and Ryland Barton
Jul 19 Kentucky Politics Kentucky election experts warn against misinformation, debunk fraud claims Lawmakers asked about a conspiracy theory that circulated on social media in 2019, when CNN showed then-Gov. Matt Bevin’s vote tally dropping. By Divya Karthikeyan Jul 19 Kentucky Politics Kentucky election experts warn against misinformation, debunk fraud claims Divya Karthikeyan
Jul 18 Kentucky Politics Security officers required in Kentucky schools under newly-enacted legislation The law comes three years after the 2019 School Safety and Resiliency Act, which required new school security programs. By Dalton York Jul 18 Kentucky Politics New bill requires security officers required in all Ky. schools Dalton York
Jul 15 Kentucky Politics Republicans surpass Democrats for the first time in Kentucky history The development comes after years of Republican electoral victories in Kentucky and dwindling returns for Democrats. By Ryland Barton Jul 15 Kentucky Politics Republicans surpass Democrats, first time in KY history Ryland Barton
Jul 12 Kentucky Politics Judge strikes down law changing Ky. ethics commission selections A Kentucky judge has struck down a measure that would weaken Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s appointment authority. By Bruce Schreiner, AP and Ryland Barton Jul 12 Kentucky Politics Judge strikes down law changing Ky. ethics commission selections Bruce Schreiner, AP and Ryland Barton
Jul 11 Kentucky Politics Hundreds of Kentucky laws take effect on Thursday, including charter schools, public assistance restrictions The measures include major legislation dealing with criminal justice, public assistance, school police and transgender student athletes. By Divya Karthikeyan Jul 11 Kentucky Politics Hundreds of Kentucky bills take effect on Thursday Divya Karthikeyan
Jul 10 Kentucky Politics Kentucky Politics Distilled: Abortions still legal, for now Abortions are still legal in the state, but access all depends on a lawsuit working its way through the courts system. By Ryland Barton Jul 10 Kentucky Politics Kentucky Politics Distilled: Abortions still legal, for now Ryland Barton
Jul 8 Kentucky Politics Kentucky’s abortion medication restrictions poised to clash with federal rules Kentucky’s Republican-led legislature attempted to heavily restrict abortion medication in the state during this year’s legislative session–banning it from being sent through the mail and creating a regulatory system for doctors and pharmacists who handle it. The policy has been blocked from going into effect, but if it does, it would come into conflict with […] By Divya Karthikeyan Jul 8 Kentucky Politics Ky. ban on abortion meds poised to clash with FDA regulations Divya Karthikeyan
Jul 7 Kentucky Politics Kentucky legislative committee revisits charitable bail regulations Earlier this year, Kentucky’s Republican-led legislature failed to pass a bill that placed restrictions on charitable bail organizations. By John Boyle Jul 7 Kentucky Politics Kentucky legislative committee revisits charitable bail John Boyle