Tag: Matt Bevin
Bevin signs order to support Israel against BDS movement
Gov. Matt Bevin has signed an executive order to ban the award of state contracts to companies that participate in boycott, divestment and sanction practices against Israel.
Kentucky House leader files to raise money for governor
The minority floor leader of the Kentucky House of Representatives has filed paperwork to raise money for a campaign for governor.
Bevin requests emergency disaster declaration for Kentucky farmers
Governor Matt Bevin has submitted an emergency disaster designation and declaration request in support of Kentucky's farmers.
Cadet receives Civil Air Patrol’s highest cadet award
FRANKFORT, Ky. (WTVQ) - A 16 year-old Civil Air Patrol cadet has joined an exclusive club. He's received an award only 20 cadets in...
With teachers watching, Kentucky court considers pensions
Kentucky's governor and attorney general have argued before the state Supreme Court about the future of one of the country's worst-funded pension systems.
Reversal: Kentucky restoring Medicaid benefits for thousands
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin's administration says it's reinstating dental and vision care for hundreds of thousands of Medicaid recipients who...
Gov. Bevin criticized for social media post
"Out of touch", "racist." Those are some of the words, and phrases being heard in response to a video posted by Governor Matt Bevin.
Beshear announces candidacy for Governor
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WTVQ) - Attorney General Andy Beshear officially entered the governor's race Monday.
"As you're governor, I will listen, especially to those who disagree...
Bevin lawyer asking judge in pension case to step aside
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - An attorney for Gov. Matt Bevin is asking a judge to consider disqualifying himself from hearing a lawsuit over Kentucky's...
Governor launches new apprenticeship pilot program
Governor Bevin announced the launch of a new apprenticeship pilot program on Tuesday which will help students interested in a state government career gain on-the-job skills and opportunities.
Kentucky governor calls state judge ‘incompetent hack’
Kentucky's Republican governor says a judge who ruled against him is an incompetent hack.
Judge denies Gov. Bevin’s request to depose plaintiffs in pension lawsuit
The fight over whether or not the new public pension law is legal raged on in court Monday.
Kentucky governor’s home, land value increase to $2.9m
Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin's home and the 10 acres where it sits are now valued at $2.9 million
Teachers hold #Blackout in protest of Gov. Bevin
Teachers across the state dressed in black on Monday to protest Governor Matt Bevin's controversial comments on Friday's teacher rally in Frankfort.
Governor Bevin apologizes: not good enough for some
He apologized, but many feel that apology wasn't for the words he said, but the pain and confusion they caused.
AG Beshear filed lawsuit to stop pension reform law
As expected, Attorney General Andy Beshear is suing to stop the pension reform law signed Tuesday by Governor Matt Bevin.
Amid teacher protests, Kentucky governor signs pension bill
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky's Republican governor has signed a bill into law that makes changes to the state's troubled public pension systems over...
Governor vetoes bill to help agencies leave pension system
Kentucky's Republican governor has vetoed a bill that would make it easier for agencies to leave the state's troubled retirement system.
Kentucky districts call off classes due to teacher absences
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) - Kentucky's largest public school districts are closed due to widespread absences Friday among teachers angered by the Legislature's passage of...
“This is not a tantrum”: teachers fire back at Governor
Teachers out protesting the pension bill Thursday are fighting back against the Governor for calling them "selfish" and "uninformed".
