Nov 11 Kentucky Politics Ky. Rep. Charles Booker Announces Potential U.S. Senate Bid To Challenge McConnell Booker criticized McConnell on climate change, gun violence and healthcare. In contrast, he called for a Green New Deal and Medicare for All. By Amina Elahi Nov 11 Kentucky Politics Rep. Charles Booker Considers Bid To Challenge McConnell Amina Elahi
Nov 4 Economy Murray Energy’s Bankruptcy Could Bring Collapse Of Coal Miners’ Pensions Some lawmakers worry that the combined impact of coal company bankruptcies could cause a domino effect for other multi-employer pensions. By Becca Schimmel, Ohio Valley ReSource Nov 4 Economy Murray Energy’s Bankruptcy Could Bring Collapse Of Miners’ Pensions Becca Schimmel, Ohio Valley ReSource
Aug 30 Politics ANALYSIS: Could Matt Jones Actually Beat Mitch McConnell? Sports radio host Matt Jones would be a big underdog in a Senate race. But he might have a better chance than Amy McGrath. By Perry Bacon Jr. Aug 30 Politics ANALYSIS: Could Matt Jones Actually Beat Mitch McConnell? Perry Bacon Jr.
Aug 29 Politics UPDATED: Kentucky Sports Radio Host Takes Step Toward Senate Run Jones said his decision on whether to enter the 2020 campaign will come after this year's statewide election in November. By Bruce Schreiner, AP Aug 29 Politics Kentucky Sports Radio Host Takes Step Toward Senate Run Bruce Schreiner, AP
Jul 22 Health Coal Miners To Hit Capitol Hill For Black Lung Funding Appalachian coal miners will be in Washington D.C. this week to ask lawmakers to support the black lung disability trust fund. By Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource Jul 22 Health Coal Miners To Hit Capitol Hill For Black Lung Funding Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource
Jul 20 Economy Living Wage: Ohio Valley Workers, Employers React As House Votes For $15 Minimum Wage Though the bill is unlikely to clear the Republican-controlled Senate, the vote adds energy to election-season debate about a living wage. By Becca Schimmel, Ohio Valley ReSource Jul 20 Economy Workers, Employers React As House Votes For $15 Minimum Wage Becca Schimmel, Ohio Valley ReSource
Jul 18 Politics Poll: Matt Bevin Still The Most Unpopular Governor In U.S. Bevin’s approval rating has gone down since earlier this year, when Morning Consult first tagged him as the country’s least popular governor. By Ryland Barton Jul 18 Politics Poll: Matt Bevin Still The Most Unpopular Governor In U.S. Ryland Barton
Jul 16 Politics McConnell Defends Trump After Racist Tweets About Congresswomen McConnell said Tuesday that political rhetoric has gotten “way overheated all across the political spectrum,” focusing on statements made by Democrats. By Ryland Barton Jul 16 Politics McConnell Defends Trump After Racist Tweets About Congresswomen Ryland Barton
May 29 Politics McConnell Would Fill Potential Supreme Court Vacancy In 2020, Reversal Of 2016 Stance The Senate majority leader told an audience in Kentucky that if a vacancy were to occur in the election year, "we'd fill it." He had refused to allow a vote on President Obama's nominee in 2016. By Brian Naylor, NPR May 29 Politics McConnell Would Fill Potential Supreme Court Vacancy In 2020, Reversal Of 2016 Stance Brian Naylor, NPR
May 13 Economy From Russia, With Loot: Ky. Aluminum Company’s New Russian Partner Raises Concerns The deal has raised further questions about Braidy’s financing, which already included millions from Kentucky taxpayers. By Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource May 13 Economy Ky. Aluminum Company’s New Russian Partner Raises Concerns Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource
Apr 16 Economy Kentucky Aluminum Plant Investor Is Russian Company Formerly Under U.S. Sanctions Russian aluminum company Rusal plans to invest in a Kentucky manufacturing plant. The investment is the company’s first U.S. project following relief from federal sanctions. By Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource Apr 16 Economy Kentucky Investor Is Russian Company Formerly Under U.S. Sanctions Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource
Apr 12 Politics McConnell’s 2020 Plan: Cast GOP As ‘Firewall’ Against Socialism McConnell acknowledged that Republicans need to regain support with women and college graduates in the suburbs — which he said led to loss of the House in 2018. By Kelsey Snell, NPR Apr 12 Politics McConnell's 2020 Plan: Cast GOP As 'Firewall' Against Socialism Kelsey Snell, NPR
Apr 5 Kentucky Politics Distilled Kentucky Politics Distilled: McConnell Protesters, Primary Season Begins An appeals court upheld a state abortion law that had previously been struck down and battles over Kentucky primary elections started to heat up. By Ryland Barton Apr 5 Kentucky Politics Distilled Kentucky Politics Distilled: Primary Season Begins Ryland Barton
Apr 1 Politics U.S. Senator Tim Kaine Urges Bipartisanship At U of L Event While introducing former vice presidential candidate Tim Kaine, Sen. Mitch McConnell was interrupted by a group of protesters from an environmental activist group. By Ryland Barton Apr 1 Politics U.S. Senator Tim Kaine Urges Bipartisanship At U of L Event Ryland Barton
Mar 28 Environment U.S. House Subcommittee To Consider Coal Mine Reclamation Bill A congressional subcommittee will hear testimony Thursday in support of a bill that would help clean up and redevelop surface mine land. By Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource Mar 28 Environment U.S. House Subcommittee To Consider Coal Mine Reclamation Bill Sydney Boles, Ohio Valley ReSource