Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman announces run for Kentucky governor
She has served as lieutenant governor since 2019.
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Kentucky students invited to design ‘I Voted’ stickers
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky students are invited to showcase their creativity in a statewide contest that could put their artwork in the hands of voters this fall. Secretary of State Michael Adams on Friday announced the third annual “I Voted” sticker contest, which is open to all students from kindergarten through
Federal waiver to provide Medicaid for a year to Kentuckians exiting incarceration
The waiver was approved in 2024.
Beshear says KY GOP leader could benefit from election law change to fund a state campaign
Beshear, who is serving his second term as governor, has criticized a recent omnibus election law that will allow sitting lawmakers to move their legislative campaign funds to a statewide election.
Housing, data center legislation dies on final day of 2026 session
A sticking point in negotiations was a controversial provision that would largely block local governments from regulating short-term rentals such as Airbnbs.
Teen’s persistence pays off as legislature adopts rescue dogs, cats as official KY pet
Frankfort teenager Ethan Branscum, 13, has advocated for this since he was 6 years old.
KY legislature censures Supreme Court justice for opinion in judge’s impeachment appeal
‘I have great respect for President Stivers and am honored I got under his skin,’ says Justice Kelly Thompson.
Glasgow native Jim Gray transitions to advisor role as Beshear reshuffles cabinet
Gray, who has led the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet throughout Beshear’s administration, will transition into a part-time role as special advisor to the governor on transportation.
Republican supermajority overrides most of Kentucky governor’s vetoes
Beshear had issued about two dozen vetoes Monday evening.