Apr 20 Local News Senate Recedes Amendment Restoring Vetoes in Transportation Budget by Josh James, Kentucky Public Radio The Kentucky Senate has backed off of an amendment that would have restored funding vetoed by Governor Steve Beshear in a transportation budget after the House of Representatives refused to consider the changes. Before asking that the chamber drop the amended version, which kept $50 million dollars worth of […] By WFPL News Apr 20 Local News Senate Recedes Amendment Restoring Vetoes in Transportation Budget WFPL News
Nov 18 Local News Farmer Hired Girlfriend for State Job Kentucky Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer hired his girlfriend to a $5,000 a month state job shortly before this year’s elections. Farmer has reached his term limit in his current office. He was running for Lieutenant Governor on the Republic ticket with state Senate President David Williams. But eight days before the election, Farmer hired his […] By Gabe Bullard Nov 18 Local News Farmer Hired Girlfriend for State Job Gabe Bullard
Nov 1 Local News Candidates Again Clash on Economy in Final Gubernatorial Debate by Stu Johnson, Kentucky Public Radio The economy dominated an often contentious gubernatorial debate hosted last night by Kentucky Educational Television. It was the second time all three candidates appeared together in a forum. Incumbent Democrat Steve Beshear has declined to attend several other debates. As he has previously, the governor repeated that, thanks to […] By WFPL News Nov 1 Local News Candidates Again Clash on Economy in Final Gubernatorial Debate WFPL News
Oct 31 Local News Orchestra Update, Boehner Speech, Smart Meters, and David Williams Ads: Afternoon Review In case you've eaten nothing but candy all day and haven't been able to pay attention to the news, here's a look at some of the things we've been covering today. Today is the deadline for Louisville Orchestra musicians to return to work. The orchestra board says it will begin replacing the players if they do not sign on by the end of the day. Meanwhile, musicians have launched a protest of sorts outside Louisville Orchestra offices at management’s plan to hire permanent replacement workers. Speaker John Boehner, R-Oh. spoke in Louisville today, emphasizing the need for leaders in Washington to work together without compromising core principles. Several Kentucky electricity co-ops will begin using a new technology called “smart meters” soon. The devices send energy data to power companies—so there’s no need for someone to travel to read the meter. And the campaign for Republican David Williams has released its final ads in the race for Kentucky governor, but the GOP nominee isn’t in either spot. By Laura Ellis Oct 31 Local News Orchestra Update, Boehner Speech, Smart Meters, and David Williams Ads: Afternoon Review Laura Ellis
Oct 13 Local News Non-Partisan Group Says Gubernatorial Candidates Lack Courage All three candidates for governor of Kentucky have failed to turn in a survey put out by the non-partisan group Project Vote Smart. The Political Courage Test quizzes candidates on a variety of issues, including abortion, education and taxes. To encourage participation, candidates are not allowed to use the results of the survey in campaign ads. […] By Gabe Bullard Oct 13 Local News Non-Partisan Group Says Gubernatorial Candidates Lack Courage Gabe Bullard
Oct 11 Local News Gubernatorial Debate Offers Few Surprises For the first time, Kentucky voters had a direct comparison between the three candidates vying for governor when incumbent Democrat Steve Beshear, Republican David Williams and independent Gatewood Galbraith shared a debate stage. There were few surprises in the hour-long forum, but the candidates took several jabs at one another while defending their platforms. State […] By Gabe Bullard Oct 11 Local News Gubernatorial Debate Offers Few Surprises Gabe Bullard
Oct 11 Local News Police Chief’s Son Charged with Felonies, Gubernatorial Candidates to Debate Tonight, JCPS Will Appeal Neighborhood School Ruling, Ferry Service Ends: Afternoon Review The son of Louisville Police Chief Robert White is facing two felony charges and one misdemeanor charge stemming from an altercation with his wife. For the first time in the general election, the three candidates for governor of Kentucky will debate tonight. The Jefferson County Board of Education will appeal an appellate court ruling that […] By Laura Ellis Oct 11 Local News Police Chief’s Son Charged with Felonies, Gubernatorial Candidates to Debate Tonight, JCPS Will Appeal Neighborhood School Ruling, Ferry Service Ends: Afternoon Review Laura Ellis
Oct 11 Local News Gubernatorial Debate Tonight at 7 pm For the first time in the general election, the three candidates for governor of Kentucky will debate tonight. Democratic incumbent Steve Beshear, Republican David Williams and independent Gatewood Galbraith last appeared together in early August at the Fancy Farm picnic. Beshear has drawn criticism for refusing to attend debates and forums with his opponents. And […] By Gabe Bullard Oct 11 Local News Gubernatorial Debate Tonight at 7 pm Gabe Bullard
Oct 6 Local News News Special: David Williams [Audio] Republican gubernatorial candidate David Williams joined Phillip Bailey and Rick Howlett Thursday afternoon for an hour-long WFPL News Special. Senator Williams answered questions about his jobs plan, his views on collective bargaining, the Ohio River Bridges Project, coal, and the JCPS student assignment plan. You can hear the interview in its entirety here: Previously, independent […] By Laura Ellis Oct 6 Local News News Special: David Williams [Audio] Laura Ellis
Oct 6 Local News Republican Gubernatorial Candidate David Williams Live on WFPL Republican gubernatorial candidate David Williams is on WFPL this hour for a news special. Williams is talking with WFPL’s Phillip Bailey and Rick Howlett about a variety of topics, and we’re taking your calls. Call (502) 814-8255, e-mail news[at]wfpl.org or find us on Facebook or Twitter to ask a question. Today’s show will air again […] By Gabe Bullard Oct 6 Local News Republican Gubernatorial Candidate David Williams Live on WFPL Gabe Bullard
Sep 29 Local News Galbraith on Education, Mountaintop Removal, Same-Sex Marriage and More Independent candidate for governor Gatewood Galbraith says he would support lifting Kentucky’s constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage, but he won’t campaign on the issue. In an interview with WFPL News, Galbraith said the issue is divisive, and he won’t make it part of his platform. “I don’t even want to know. If people want to […] By Gabe Bullard Sep 29 Local News Galbraith on Education, Mountaintop Removal, Same-Sex Marriage and More Gabe Bullard
Sep 5 Local News KET Debates Begin Tonight The first of eight special election episodes of Kentucky Tonight will air on KET this evening. All candidates for statewide office this year have agreed to appear live on the show. Monday, the candidates of Agriculture Commissioner will debate. Democrat Bob Farmer and Republican James Comer will appear for one hour starting at 8 pm. […] By Gabe Bullard Sep 5 Local News KET Debates Begin Tonight Gabe Bullard
Aug 6 Environment Fancy Farm Speakers Line Up in Support of Coal Much of the speaking at this weekend’s Fancy Farm picnic trended towards national issues. Candidates praised the military, worried about public debt and criticized what is—or isn’t—getting done in Washington. But coal and federal environmental regulations were also a target in several speeches. Coal crossed party lines at Fancy Farm, as both Democrats and Republicans […] By Erica Peterson Aug 6 Environment Fancy Farm Speakers Line Up in Support of Coal Erica Peterson
Jul 13 Local News Senate President Wants to Abolish Jefferson County School Board Senate President and Republican gubernatorial candidate David Williams has suggested abolishing the Jefferson County School Board. Williams made his comments Tuesday to the Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. The school board is not diverse enough for the size of Jefferson County, said Williams. The influence of teacher’s unions, poor policy and poor test results within the […] By Devin Katayama Jul 13 Local News Senate President Wants to Abolish Jefferson County School Board Devin Katayama
May 27 Local News Beshear Touts More GOP Support Governor Steve Beshear’s campaign says the list of Republicans backing the Kentucky Democrat’s re-election bid this fall is growing. On the day before Kentucky Republicans held their post-primary unity rally at GOP headquarters in Frankfort, Gov. Beshear’s campaign released the names of 70 Republicans backing his re-election bid. Among the names was former Lt. Gov. […] By Tony McVeigh May 27 Local News Beshear Touts More GOP Support Tony McVeigh