Tag: Governor
Constitutional debate over governor’s COVID-19 emergency orders
Republican Representative Savannah Maddox's proposal would limit the scope of the governor's executive orders issued during a public health emergency and allow people to sue the state if such an order hurts their business.
Mom uses Beshear memes to encourage good behavior while kids are stuck at home
You've seen the memes of governor Andy Beshear exploding on the internet, but now people are using them for everything from making money to getting your new at-home "co-workers" to cooperate.
State expands tele-health services, talks ‘non-essential” order and clarification
Telehealth can help, the kinds of non-essential businesses is being clarified
First responders worried about child care
Lexington's Fraternal Order of Police and Lexington Professional Firefighters are asking the governor to allow some centers to stay open for them, just as he's allowing for healthcare professionals.
Child care centers prepare to close
The Governor is announcing new restrictions daily to combat the spread of the coronavirus.
Gov. recommends churches cancel services; Some churches staying open
The Governor is encouraging church leaders across the state to consider canceling services to protect members of their congregations.
Kentucky testing handful of patients for coronavirus
Kentucky is testing a handful of patients for the coronavirus, but there are no confirmed cases in the state.
Kentucky Senate advances proposal to limit pardon powers
A bill that would limit a governor's power to issue pardons right before leaving office has passed the state Senate.
Beshear defends his proposed two year budget in one-on-one interview
Governor Andy Beshear says he had 50 days to put a 40 billion dollar budget together. He says it's balanced and would reduce the state's debt.
Kentucky Senate: Have state elections in even-numbered years
The proposal passed in the Senate Thursday, sending it to the House. It would shift the statewide elections to even-numbered years starting in 2028.
Andy Beshear sworn-in as governor
Tuesday was inauguration day at the Kentucky State Capitol and the governor and lieutenant governor were sworn into office in front of the public.
Bevin concedes in Kentucky governor’s race
Republican Gov. Matt Bevin says he will not contest results.
Kentucky Governor Election officials to double-check vote totals
Election officials across Kentucky are preparing to double-check vote totals that show Republican Gov. Matt Bevin trailing Democrat Andy Beshear by more than 5,000 votes.
Beshear confident he won, looks toward governing
Democrat Andy Beshear says he's confident in the outcome of the Kentucky governor's election and pivots toward governing the state.
The Latest: Polls close in eastern half of Kentucky
Voters are choosing a governor and other statewide elected officials.
Supporters file in at Andy Beshear watch party
Beshear says his focus as governor will be fighting for Kentucky families.
Election 2019-Kentucky Governor
President Donald Trump, abortion and education were among the issues on voters' minds in Ashland as they cast ballots in the race for Kentucky governor.
Voters enthusiastic despite predicted low turnout
Lexington, KY-- Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes predicted just 31% of registered voters to turn out for the the 2019 election. Despite those...
Governor candidate, Andy Beshear fights for final votes
It's a sprint to the finish line in the Governor's race.
Beshear knocks on 1,000,000th door for campaign
Democratic governor candidate, Andy Beshear knocked on his 1,000,000th door in Paducah Monday morning.
