Tag: Matt Bevin
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".
Teachers spar with lawmakers as pension bill passes committee
Kentucky's republican-backed pension reform bill cleared its first hurdle in Frankfort Wednesday.
Kentucky governor auctions chance to implode building
Kentucky's Republican governor is auctioning off the chance to push the plunger to implode a 28-story government building, with all proceeds benefiting a charity for foster children started by his wife.
Gov. Bevin Calls for Criminal Justice Reform
With Kentucky's prison population continuing to rise, lawmakers are looking for ways to get some people the help they need rather than putting them behind bars.
Lawmakers call for action in wake of gun violence
The shooting in Florida has again sparked discussion among lawmakers here in Kentucky on what can be done on a legislative level to try and prevent violence like this.
Hemp operation to create 271 jobs in Bourbon Co.
AgTech Scientific plans to create 271 jobs at a new hemp-products development and manufacturing center in Paris as it forges relationships with Kentucky farmers and partners on research projects with the states flagship university, Gov. Matt Bevin announced today.
