Jun 21 Politics Bevin Again Attacks Judge After Ruling Against Pension Law Before the ruling, the governor's attorneys petitioned the Kentucky Supreme Court to remove the judge. Bevin also called Shepherd an “incompetent hack” in a live radio interview. By Ryland Barton Jun 21 Politics Bevin Again Attacks Judge After Ruling Against Pension Law Ryland Barton
Jun 20 Politics Judge Rules Kentucky Pension Bill Unconstitutional; Appeal Likely In his ruling, Franklin Circuit Court Judge Philip Shepherd said that lawmakers didn’t present the bill on three separate days as required by the state Constitution. By Ryland Barton Jun 20 Politics Judge Rules Kentucky Pension Bill Unconstitutional; Appeal Likely Ryland Barton
Jun 7 Politics Judge Questions Ky. Legislature’s Speedy Passage Of New Pension Law During a hearing Thursday, Franklin Circuit Court Judge Phillip Shepherd questioned why state lawmakers were able to pass the measure out of the legislature in just one day. By Ryland Barton Jun 7 Politics Judge Questions Ky. Legislature's Speedy Passage Of New Pension Law Ryland Barton
Jun 1 Kentucky Politics Distilled Kentucky Politics Distilled: Medicaid Changes Coming; Braidy Breaks Ground This week, Gov. Bevin announced he’s teaming up with the nonprofit Foundation for a Health Kentucky, which is headed up by former Democratic Congressman Ben Chandler. By Ryland Barton Jun 1 Kentucky Politics Distilled KPD: Medicaid Changes Coming; Braidy Breaks Ground Ryland Barton
May 31 Politics Bevin Lawyer Asking Judge In Pension Case To Step Aside An attorney for Gov. Matt Bevin is asking a judge to consider disqualifying himself from hearing a lawsuit over Kentucky's new public pension law. By Associated Press May 31 Politics Bevin Lawyer Asking Judge In Pension Case To Step Aside Associated Press
May 11 Kentucky Politics Distilled Kentucky Politics Distilled: Bevin Goes After Judge; McConnell And Paul At Odds Again Bevin has gone after Judge Phillip Shepherd several times in recent years. Shepherd hears certain lawsuits brought against the state. By Ryland Barton May 11 Kentucky Politics Distilled KPD: Bevin Goes After Judge; McConnell And Paul At Odds Again Ryland Barton
May 8 Politics Bevin Lashes Out At Judge Hearing Pension Bill Lawsuit After suffering a minor loss in the lawsuit over Kentucky’s new pension law on Monday, Bevin lashed out at the judge overseeing the case, calling him an “incompetent hack.” By Ryland Barton May 8 Politics Bevin Lashes Out At Judge Hearing Pension Bill Lawsuit Ryland Barton
Jul 5 Community Former Kentucky Supreme Court Justice John Palmore Dies At 99 Palmore served as chief justice on the Kentucky Supreme Court from 1977 until 1982. By Associated Press Jul 5 Community Former Kentucky Supreme Court Justice John Palmore Dies At 99 Associated Press
Oct 21 Politics Judge Denies Bevin’s Request To Vacate Ruling That Blocked U of L Overhaul Bevin requested the modification saying that the court had misinterpreted facts in the case and made a “manifest error of law.” By Ryland Barton Oct 21 Politics Judge Denies Bevin's Request To Vacate U of L Ruling Ryland Barton
Sep 15 Education Lawsuit Over Bevin’s U of L Overhaul Nears Ruling At issue is whether the organization thinks there is “undue political influence” on the school’s governance, which is forbidden by SACS’ principles. By Ryland Barton Sep 15 Education Lawsuit Over Bevin's U of L Overhaul Nears Ruling Ryland Barton
Sep 6 Politics Meet The Judge Deciding The Scope Of Matt Bevin’s Power His effect on public policy is undeniable, and his rulings regarding the administration of Gov. Matt Bevin have already drawn unusually strong praise and rebuttal. By Ryland Barton Sep 6 Politics Meet The Judge Deciding The Scope Of Matt Bevin's Power Ryland Barton