Beshear tells MS NOW he’s ‘comfortable’ with being among Democratic names for 2028
Beshear is term-limited in Kentucky, as he is serving in his second term as governor.
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FBI director gifts Kentucky bourbon while on official business, The Atlantic reports
A report from The Atlantic says FBI Director Kash Patel has gifted engraved bottles of Kentucky bourbon during official events, drawing national attention to the practice.
Kentucky sees uptick in voter registration before primary election
State officials said the late-stage gains point to heightened voter engagement as Kentucky heads into a primary election featuring hundreds of federal, state and local contests.
$172K grant supports Kentucky efforts to clear sexual assault kit backlog
The funding, provided through the U.S. Department of Justice’s Bureau of Justice Assistance, will support Kentucky State Police efforts to analyze sexual assault kits, process DNA evidence and assist in identifying suspects.
AG: Conviction in Crystal Rogers case should stand
The Kentucky Supreme Court will now consider the appeal as the case continues through the post-conviction process.
Beshear says he’s signing emergency measures to freeze, lower gas tax
The average price of regular gasoline and diesel in Kentucky is at $4.28 and $5.32, respectively, as of Tuesday, according to AAA.
US Supreme Court issues temporary stay preserving nationwide abortion drug access
The case could follow a similar pattern to one that played out in 2023, after U.S. District Court Judge Matthew Kacsmaryk of Texas issued a ruling that would have revoked access to the abortion drug mifepristone altogether.
Barren County stop set for statewide Kentucky history road exhibit
The project aims to share the unique stories of each county through artifacts, storytelling and music, according to a news release.
Progress made but the work to end domestic violence continues in Kentucky
By focusing on the actions each of us can take to support survivors, we can build a safer future together—one step, one policy, and one act of care at a time, Tisha Pletcher writes.