Feb 2 Politics What You Need to Know About The Kentucky Expanded Gaming Proposal Expanded gaming could help shore up Kentucky's struggling state pensions. But the issue might be a nonstarter in Frankfort. By Ryland Barton Feb 2 Politics Expanded Gaming Bill Back In State Senate Ryland Barton
Feb 23 Local News Gambling Amendment Fails in Kentucky Senate The Kentucky Senate has rejected a measure that would amend the state constitution to legalize casinos in Kentucky. The issue has long been a legislative priority of Governor Steve Beshear, and this year was the first in which he attempted to expand gambling by amending the constitution. The bill cleared committee yesterday, but failed on […] By Gabe Bullard Feb 23 Local News Gambling Amendment Fails in Kentucky Senate Gabe Bullard
Feb 17 Local News Beshear Promotes Gaming Bill in Weekly Address Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear used his weekly YouTube address to promote the constitutional amendment to legalize expanded gaming in the state. Earlier this week, the governor and state Sen. Damon Thayer, R-Georgetown, unveiled the legislation to allow gaming in up to seven locations across the commonwealth. The legislation would permit five casino’s at horse racetracks […] By WFPL News Feb 17 Local News Beshear Promotes Gaming Bill in Weekly Address WFPL News
Jan 17 Local News Report Says Expanded Gambling Could Generate $1.4 Billion A report has been released showing the potential tax revenue, generated income and growth that expanded gaming could bring to the commonwealth. The study, commissioned by the horse racing industry, precedes Gov. Steve Beshear’s proposal for expanded gaming. Spectrum Gaming Group says eight casinos at horse racing tracks would have an overall economic impact of nearly […] By Devin Katayama Jan 17 Local News Report Says Expanded Gambling Could Generate $1.4 Billion Devin Katayama
Dec 27 Local News New Poll Shows 87 Percent Want Vote on Expanded Gaming A new poll shows an overwhelming number of Kentuckians want a constitutional amendment on expanded gaming to be on the November 2012 ballot and that the measure would likely pass. The poll was conducted by Garin-Hart-Yang Research Group in Washington, D.C. for racetrack and horse racing interests. It shows 87 percent of respondents want to […] By WFPL News Dec 27 Local News New Poll Shows 87 Percent Want Vote on Expanded Gaming WFPL News
Dec 13 Local News Beshear Favors Amendment for Expanded Gaming Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear will introduce a constitutional amendment on expanded gaming during the 2012 General Assembly. The governor told reporters an amendment is a better option than changing state law through the legislature, which convenes in January. Beshear made gaming a centerpiece of his 2007 gubernatorial campaign and his administration has lobbied for it […] By WFPL News Dec 13 Local News Beshear Favors Amendment for Expanded Gaming WFPL News
Dec 1 Local News Beshear Will Bring Up Gaming in 2012 Session Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear says casino gambling will be on the agenda for next year’s legislative session and voters have delivered a clear message for lawmakers to work with him on the issue. The governor was in Louisville Thursday, speaking at the 92nd annual Kentucky Farm Bureau meeting. Previous efforts to get the proposal through […] By WFPL News Dec 1 Local News Beshear Will Bring Up Gaming in 2012 Session WFPL News
Aug 31 Local News Family Foundation Seeks Stiffer Penalty for Gambling Violations by Brenna Angel, Kentucky Public Radio The Family Foundation of Kentucky says violating state gambling laws should be a Class D Felony instead of misdemeanor offense. The conservative policy group announced plans to seek legislative support for the stiffer penalty today. It’s partially a response to tomorrow’s launch of instant racing games at the Kentucky […] By WFPL News Aug 31 Local News Family Foundation Seeks Stiffer Penalty for Gambling Violations WFPL News
Jul 14 Local News Horse Racing Commission Approves Instant Racing at Kentucky Downs The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has approved the first expanded gambling games at a state horse track. Kentucky Downs in western Kentucky wants to implement the game in which gamblers bet on old horse races without names of the horses, jockeys and trainers using slot-like devices. The game is known as Instant Racing at Oaklawn […] By WFPL News Jul 14 Local News Horse Racing Commission Approves Instant Racing at Kentucky Downs WFPL News
Mar 5 Local News Gaming Bills Still Alive In Frankfort By Tony McVeigh, Kentucky Public Radio Time’s running out on the 2010 legislative session, but bills to help Kentucky’s horse industry through expanded gambling remain alive in the House and Senate. Georgetown Sen. Damon Thayer is still tweaking a bill that would allow expanded gambling at horse tracks, through a constitutional amendment. The bill’s been […] By Rick Howlett Mar 5 Local News Gaming Bills Still Alive In Frankfort Rick Howlett
Dec 9 Community Beshear Marks Midpoint Of Term This week marks the midpoint of Gov. Steve Beshear's first term as Kentucky’s chief executive. To assess the administration's performance, the governor has been sitting down with reporters at the State Capitol, including Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh. By Rick Howlett Dec 9 Community Beshear Marks Midpoint Of Term Rick Howlett
Dec 8 Local News Higdon Wins Special State Senate Election Republican Rep. Jimmy Higdon of Lebanon won a decisive victory in Tuesday’s special election in a central Kentucky senatorial district. If, as many political pundits claimed, the Senate race was a referendum on expanded gambling, then the electorate wants the issue decided through a constitutional amendment. That’s the position Republican Rep. Jimmy Higdon took in […] By Rick Howlett Dec 8 Local News Higdon Wins Special State Senate Election Rick Howlett
Jun 22 Local News KY Special Session To Resume; Williams Says Slots Bill Dead From Kentucky Public Radio’s Tony McVeigh As Kentucky’s special session resumes this afternoon in Frankfort, all eyes will be on the Senate, where action is pending on the slots bill. House Speaker Greg Stumbo remains optimistic the bill, which squeaked through the House Friday, will get a fair hearing in the Senate. “Including Senator Williams, […] By Rick Howlett Jun 22 Local News KY Special Session To Resume; Williams Says Slots Bill Dead Rick Howlett
Jun 19 Local News Slots Bill Clears Kentucky House From Kentucky Public Radio’s Tony McVeigh History has been made in the Kentucky House with passage of a video slots bill sought by Gov. Steve Beshear. After nearly three hours of debate, the House voted 52-45 for the slots bill despite protests from opponents, who said it was unconstitutional. Watching from the gallery was former […] By Rick Howlett Jun 19 Local News Slots Bill Clears Kentucky House Rick Howlett
Jun 16 Local News Beshear Urges Lawmakers To "Face Kentucky's Challenges Head-On" From Kentucky Public Radio's Tony McVeigh A special legislative session to balance Kentucky's budget, expand gambling and tackle other issues ordered by Gov. Steve Beshear got underway Monday in Frankfort. By Rick Howlett Jun 16 Local News Beshear Urges Lawmakers To "Face Kentucky's Challenges Head-On" Rick Howlett