 | Beshear Announces Medicaid Expansion; Hospital Worries
Medicaid will be available to Kentuckians within 138% of the federal poverty level. Harrison Memorial Hospital says it's not getting paid for treating Medicaid patients now, and worries what will happen when there are more patients.  Video
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 | Medicaid Announcement
Governor Beshear Expected To Make Announcement On Medicaid Video
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 | Governor Beshear Signs School Emergency Allergy Medication Bill
Gov. Beshear has signed a new bill that encourages schools to possess at least two stock epinephrine auto-injectors on campus to treat life-threatening allergic reactions. Video
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 | 100 New Jobs Coming To Frankfort
Governor Beshear announced that a Japanese manufacturing company will hire 100 people in Frankfort.
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 | Flemingsburg To Get New Fire Station
Flemingsburg will get a new fire station. On Tuesday the Governor announced a $500,000 grant.
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 | Gov. Beshear Signs Bill To Implement Pension Reform For Lexington Police And Firefighters
Agreement saves $140 million over 30 years
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 | KY Death Penalty Opponents Send Governor 15,000 Postcards
Governor Steve Beshear was on the receiving end of 15,000 postcards.
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 | Update: Speculation On Next Senate President
Republican Senator Tom Buford says the Legislative Research Commission will probably meet next week to discuss the Senate President Vacancy. Video
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| Preschoolers Give Kentucky's Government A Failing Grade
About 75 Preschool students marched into the Capitol, and delivered report cards with an F to the Governor's office. Video
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 | Update: Gov. Beshear To Sign Bill For University Projects
Governor Beshear will sign a bill Thursday that means renovations to Commonwealth Stadium. Video
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 | Governor Beshear Vetoes House Bill 279
The bill would have allowed an individual to disregard any state or local law that places a substantial burden on his or her sincerely held religious beliefs.
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 | Governor Asks Kentuckians To Honor Shooting Victims Friday
Governor Beshear is asking people to take part in a moment of silence Friday to honor the victims of the Connecticut school shootings.
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 | Governor Beshear Signs 'Pill Mill Bill' Into Law
Strong words from Governor Steve Beshear Tuesday as he signed the 'Pill Mill Bill'. Video
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 | Governor Beshear Reportedly Took State Plane to SEC Tourney
A new report is raising some concerns about Governor Beshear's use of a state airplane.
The Lexington Herald Leader says Beshear used a state plane to go to the Southeastern Conference basketball tournament in New Orleans.
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 | Flags To Fly At Half Staff To Honor Former Representative
Governor Steve Beshear has ordered flags to fly at half staff tomorrow as a tribute to former State Representative Dewayne Bunch.
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| Special Session Could End Friday
The Kentucky Senate is expected to vote on the road bill. Video
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 | KY Flags To Be Flown At Half Staff To Honor State Lawmaker Dewayne Bunch
Governor Steve Beshear has ordered flags to fly at half staff Sunday.
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 | Beshear Calls For Cooperation To Drop RX Drug Abuse
Kentucky's governor spoke Tuesday at the National Prescription Drug Abuse Summit in Orlando.
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 | Kentucky & Kansas Governors Both Betting on Win
There's meat on the line as Kentucky plays Kansas Monday night. Governor Steve Beshear has a friendly bet with the Governor of Kansas, Sam Brownback.
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 | Beshear Claims Tuesday Championship Day
Gov. Steve Beshear today proclaimed Tuesday, April 3, as “Championship Day” in Kentucky. Video
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 | Governor Beshear Signs Amish Buggy Bill
Governor Beshear signed a bill Wednesday to allow the state's Amish to use reflective silver or gray tape on their buggies. Video
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 | KY Senate Vote Could Come Soon on Budget Plan
A Senate vote could come as soon as Thursday night on the Governor's budget plan. Video
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| Beshear sets up Health Benefit Exchange
Governor Beshear signed an executive order Tuesday setting up the Kentucky Health Benefit Exchange, the online marketplace which is supposed to offer one-stop shopping for health plans under the reform law. Video
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 | Governor Authorizes Drought Assistance For Kentucky
Gov. Steve Beshear has signed an executive order directing the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet to expedite the transport of emergency supplies to Kentucky counties struggling with drought.
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 | Gov Beshear: Storm Damage Unlike Anything I've Seen
Governor Steve Beshear surveyed the damage in West Liberty Saturday morning and said it was unlike anything he had ever seen.
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 | Politicians Invited To Fancy Farm Picnic
It's almost time for the Fancy Farm Picnic in Western Kentucky. This is the 132nd year for the event, which brings out some of the biggest names in Kentucky Politics.
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 | Cats Win Brings Kansas Beef To Lexington Shelter
Some Kansas beef is headed to a Lexington Shelter.
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 | Kentucky's 15th Annual Celebration of Hope
The 15th annual Celebration of Hope for breast cancer survivors has a new venue and date. Video
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 | Walker Appointed Parks Commissioner
Elaine Walker, Kentucky's current Secretary of State, will serve as commissioner of the Kentucky Department of Parks.
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 | Governor Proposes Plan to Open Kentucky Casinos
Governor Steve Beshear has unveiled a plan to allow casinos to open in Kentucky. Video
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 | Budget Cut Impact
Three new constitutional officers tell lawmakers how budget cuts will impact their agencies. Video
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 | Beshear Orders Release Of Child Abuse Records
Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear has ordered a child welfare agency to release investigative records in cases of child abuse deaths. Beshear announced the move in a Capitol news conference on Tuesday.
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 | Governor: Casino Bill to Start in Senate
Governor Beshear says casino vote bill will start in the Senate. Video
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| Beshear Calls for Gambling Vote
In his inauguration speech Tuesday second-term Kentucky Governor, Steve Beshear, renewed his call for a vote on expanded gambling. Video
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 | Over 50 Bands Play at 59th Inaugural Parade
There were several groups of people but not a massive crowd in downtown Frankfort Tuesday however visitors like, Tom Webb, says he got up early to make sure he had a good view of the 59th Inaugural Parade. Video
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| Governor: "Inadequate for the needs of our people"
Governor Steve Beshear proposed a two year budget Tuesday which he says is "inadequate for the needs of our people." Video
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 | Governor Beshear Deploys More National Guard Troops
Governor Steve Beshear is adding to the National Guard troops deployed to storm-ravaged Kentucky communities.
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| Casino Amendment Introduced
The long awaited bill which proposes a constitutional amendment to let Kentuckians decide whether to allow casinos was introduced Tuesday.
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 | Coach Calipari & Governor Beshear Talk To Guard In Kuwait
Governor Steve Beshear and Coach John Calipari spoke to Guard members in Kuwait, via Skype. Video
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 | Beshear Tops $10 Million For Campaign
Democratic Gov. Steve Beshear has topped $10 million in contributions for his re-election campaign.
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| Beshear Signs State Redistricting Bill
Governor Beshear signed the state redistricting bill into law today, citing the approaching filing deadline. Video
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| Beshear Appoints Tax Code Commission
Governor Beshear will appoint a panel that will examine ways to improve Kentucky's tax code. Video
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