May 3 Politics Ethics Commission Says It Can’t Stop Bevin’s Inquiry The Commission says it cannot stop Republican Gov. Matt Bevin from investigating whether his Democratic predecessor violated state ethics laws. By Associated Press May 3 Politics Ethics Commission Says It Can't Stop Bevin's Inquiry Associated Press
May 3 Investigations Under Longmeyer, Kentucky Department Heads Reliable Democratic Donors Giving money to Democratic candidates for state office was a gesture widespread among Longmeyer's “non-merit” employees in the Personnel Cabinet. By James McNair May 3 Investigations Under Longmeyer, Dept Heads Reliable Dem Donors James McNair
May 2 Politics In Kentucky, A Shakespearean Feud Between Bevin And The Beshears In recent weeks, we’ve seen the ongoing feud between Republican Gov. Matt Bevin and Democratic Attorney General Andy Beshear — and Beshear’s father, former Gov. Steve Beshear — flare and smolder. Their disagreements are plentiful: education funding, campaign contributions, political appointments and corruption charges. To wit: Former Gov. Beshear Alleges Corruption In Bevin Administration Gov. Bevin Alleges […] By Tara Anderson May 2 Politics Shakespearean Feud Between Bevin And The Beshears Tara Anderson
Apr 27 Politics Former Gov. Beshear Alleges Corruption In Bevin Administration Allegations come a week after Gov. Bevin claimed members of Beshear’s administration coerced state employees into making campaign contributions. By Ryland Barton Apr 27 Politics Former Gov. Beshear Alleges Corruption In Bevin Administration Ryland Barton
Apr 19 Politics Gov. Bevin Alleges Corruption Under Beshear Administration Gov. Matt Bevin has launched an investigation into potential corruption under former Gov. Steve Beshear’s administration. In a press conference Tuesday, Bevin alleged state employees were coerced into contributing to Democratic political campaigns, including those of Attorney General Andy Beshear and Bevin’s opponent in the governor’s race, former Attorney General Jack Conway. Bevin said employees […] By Ryland Barton Apr 19 Politics Bevin Alleges Corruption Under Beshear Administration Ryland Barton
Apr 5 Politics Fewer Kentucky Workers Able To Help With Benefind Problems Kentucky workers and the Bevin administration are at odds over why backups with the new benefits system are occurring. By Ryland Barton Apr 5 Politics Fewer Kentucky Workers Able To Help With Benefind Problems Ryland Barton
Mar 31 Politics Bevin Administration Knew Of Benefind Problems Before Rollout Many of the problems are detailed in a "defect guide" sent to state employees days before the system's rollout and obtained by WFPL News. By Ryland Barton Mar 31 Politics Bevin Admin Knew Of Benefind Problems Before Rollout Ryland Barton
Mar 25 Politics As Bevin Dismantles Kynect, A Bumpy Rollout For Its Replacement A former health cabinet official says the Bevin administration's decision to roll Medicaid into the state's welfare signup system is causing major delays. By Ryland Barton Mar 25 Politics A Bumpy Rollout For Kynect's Replacement Ryland Barton
Sep 30 Investigations Attorney General Still Reviewing Political Makeup of Democrat-Heavy University Boards Gov. Steve Beshear’s recent appointments to the University of Louisville Board of Trustees violated state law regarding minority representation and board diversity, according to an opinion issued Tuesday by Attorney General Jack Conway. The opinion notes that the board is not reflective of the minority racial composition of Kentucky and thus out of compliance. Louisville Public […] By Brendan McCarthy Sep 30 Investigations Attorney General Still Reviewing Political Makeup of Democrat-Heavy University Boards Brendan McCarthy
Sep 29 Education Governor’s Appointments to U of L Board Broke the Law, Attorney General Rules Gov. Steve Beshear’s appointments to the University of Louisville Board of Trustees were in violation of the law regarding minority representation, according to an attorney general opinion issued Tuesday. In light of the opinion, Steve Wilson, a well-known and outspoken member of the board, stepped down from his position, citing his concern about the board’s lack of diversity. The board […] By Ryland Barton Sep 29 Education Governor’s Appointments to U of L Board Broke the Law, Attorney General Rules Ryland Barton
Sep 10 Community Negotiations Go Nowhere, Livestock Expo Leaders Won’t Return Despite efforts to bring back two people considered vital to the success of the annual North American International Livestock Exposition in Louisville, the show will go on without them. Gov. Steve Beshear’s shakeup of the expo’s leadership in June rippled throughout Kentucky’s livestock-breeding industry. He replaced longtime NAILE executive committee Chairman Jack Ragsdale with State […] By James McNair Sep 10 Community Negotiations Go Nowhere, Livestock Expo Leaders Won’t Return James McNair
Apr 8 Politics Beshear Vetoes Part Of Tobacco Settlement Bill, Revenue Less Than Expected Gov. Steve Beshear has vetoed part of a bill that appropriates money from the state’s settlement with tobacco companies. The bill had set aside money to fill an estimated $26.6 million shortfall to fund agriculture, lung cancer research and early childhood programs. The governor deleted the line that would have appropriated $26.6 million, saying that […] By Ryland Barton Apr 8 Politics Beshear Vetoes Part Of Tobacco Settlement Bill, Revenue Less Than Expected Ryland Barton
Feb 12 Health Gov. Beshear: Report Shows Benefits of Kentucky’s Medicaid Expansion Gov. Steve Beshear said a report released Thursday shows Kentucky’s Medicaid expansion is having a positive impact on the state. The Medicaid Expansion Report, compiled by Deloitte Consulting, analysed various impacts of the expansion through 2014. It also updated estimates from a 2013 whitepaper. At a news conference, Beshear said despite doubters and opposition, the report demonstrates that Kentucky can […] By Ja'Nel Johnson Feb 12 Health Gov. Beshear: Report Shows Benefits of Kentucky’s Medicaid Expansion Ja'Nel Johnson
Jan 7 Politics 5 Takeaways From Gov. Beshear’s Final State of the Commonwealth Address FRANKFORT — In his final State of the Commonwealth address, Gov. Steve Beshear celebrated many of his major policy accomplishments during his tenure and called on lawmakers to continue moving the 2015 session toward job-creation initiatives. The over-riding theme of Wednesday evening’s address was Beshear’s advocacy for workforce development in Kentucky, and the four ways he […] By Rae Hodge Jan 7 Politics 5 Takeaways From Gov. Beshear’s Final State of the Commonwealth Address Rae Hodge
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