Jul 2 Coronavirus Nearly Half A Million In Ohio Valley Lose Jobless Benefits An analysis by the Ohio Valley ReSource showed that roughly 488,000 people in Ohio and West Virginia have lost supplemental unemployment payments after Republican governors there scrapped the federal unemployment benefit programs put in place during the pandemic. Another 65,000 people in Kentucky eligible for the payments await a decision by the Democratic governor there […] By Suhail Bhat Jul 2 Coronavirus Nearly Half A Million In Ohio Valley Lose Jobless Benefits Suhail Bhat
May 19 National News Mitch McConnell Opposes Commission To Investigate Capitol Riot The Kentucky Republican's about-face comes a day after he said Republicans were open to the panel, but wanted to "read the fine print." By Claudia Grisales, NPR May 19 National News Mitch McConnell Opposes Commission To Investigate Capitol Riot Claudia Grisales, NPR
May 3 Kentucky Politics McConnell Opposes Biden Infrastructure Plan, Citing National Debt Mitch McConnell says he won’t support President Joe Biden’s infrastructure package, expressing worries about the national debt. By Ryland Barton May 3 Kentucky Politics McConnell Opposes Biden Infrastructure Plan Ryland Barton
May 3 Kentucky Politics McConnell: ‘Exotic Notion’ That The Start Of American Slavery Is Important Mitch McConnell says he doesn’t think the start of American slavery is one of the most important points in U.S. history. By Ryland Barton May 3 Kentucky Politics McConnell: 'Exotic Notion' That Start Of U.S. Slavery Is Important Ryland Barton
Feb 15 Kentucky Politics McConnell Backs Ky. Bill Ensuring GOP Successor If He Leaves Office A GOP-sponsored bill in Kentucky would require the governor to replace a departing U.S. senator with someone from the same political party. By Ryland Barton Feb 15 Kentucky Politics Bill Would Ensure McConnell GOP Replacement If He Retires Ryland Barton
Feb 13 Kentucky Politics McConnell Says Trump Caused Insurrection, But Votes To Acquit Anyway Mitch McConnell gave a winding explanation of why former President Trump should be blamed for insurrection, but shouldn’t be convicted. By Ryland Barton Feb 13 Kentucky Politics McConnell Says Trump Caused Insurrection, But Votes To Acquit Anyway Ryland Barton
Jan 26 Kentucky Politics Rand Paul Forces Vote, Previewing Senate Stance On Trump Conviction The move was a test balloon too see how many GOP senators would be open to convicting Trump. Five voted with Democrats. By Ryland Barton Jan 26 Kentucky Politics Rand Paul Forces Vote, Previewing Senate Stance On Trump Conviction Ryland Barton
Jan 25 Kentucky Politics Ky. Republicans Reject Push For McConnell To ‘Stand With Trump’ The Republican Party of Kentucky voted down a resolution calling on Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell to support former President Trump. By Ryland Barton Jan 25 Kentucky Politics Ky. Republicans Won't Push McConnell To Support Trump Ryland Barton
Jan 25 Economy Biden Has An Ambitious Agenda. What Will It Mean For The Ohio Valley? After an extraordinary inauguration ceremony marked by heightened security and coronavirus safety measures, President Joe Biden started his first day in office signing executive actions on climate change, immigration, and the COVID-19 pandemic. Even before taking the oath of office, Biden was already addressing the nation about his ambitious plans to fight the twin crises […] By Jeff Young , Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource and Alana Watson Jan 25 Economy Biden Has An Ambitious Agenda. What Will It Mean For The Ohio Valley? Jeff Young, Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource and Alana Watson
Jan 20 Kentucky Politics Kentuckians In Congress Weigh In On Inauguration Day Kentucky’s congressional members called for unity and predicted division as Joe Biden was sworn in as the 46th president. By Ryland Barton Jan 20 Kentucky Politics Kentuckians In Congress Weigh In On Inauguration Day Ryland Barton
Jan 19 Kentucky Politics As McConnell Moves On From Trump, Republican Rift Emerges In Kentucky The vote on whether to convict President Trump on impeachment charges is dividing Republicans in Kentucky. By Ryland Barton Jan 19 Kentucky Politics McConnell Moves On From Trump, Dividing Ky. Republicans Ryland Barton
Jan 8 Election 2020 After ‘Dark Day’ In Washington, Ohio Valley Lawmakers And Residents Who Were There Take Stock Owensboro, Kentucky, pastor Brian Gibson spoke at an event in Washington, D.C., Tuesday that combined religion with support for President Donald Trump’s attempt to overturn the results of the election. “How many of you all believe that the people we elected are going to do what’s right tomorrow?” Gibson asked the crowd at Washington’s Freedom […] By Jeff Young , Alana Watson , , Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource and Corinne Boyer, Ohio Valley ReSource Jan 8 Election 2020 After ‘Dark Day’ In Washington, Ohio Valley Lawmakers And Residents Who Were There Take Stock Jeff Young, Alana Watson, , Liam Niemeyer, Ohio Valley ReSource and Corinne Boyer, Ohio Valley ReSource
Jan 2 Kentucky Politics Louisville Home Of Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Spray Painted The vandalism comes days after McConnell again blocked efforts to increase stimulus checks from $600 to $2,000. By Stephanie Wolf Jan 2 Kentucky Politics Louisville Home Of Sen. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell Spray Painted Stephanie Wolf
Nov 10 Election 2020 McConnell Again Elected Senate GOP Leader, Majority Unclear Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has been reelected as the leader of Republicans in the U.S. Senate. By Ryland Barton Nov 10 Election 2020 McConnell Again Elected Senate GOP Leader, Majority Unclear Ryland Barton
Nov 6 Election 2020 McConnell Refuses To Address Trump Election Fraud Claims Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell wouldn’t answer questions on Friday about President Donald Trump’s voter fraud claims. By Ryland Barton Nov 6 Election 2020 McConnell Refuses To Address Trump Election Fraud Claims Ryland Barton