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Kentucky Politics Distilled

Kentucky Politics Distilled is our weekly rundown of the big news — and sometimes the odd news — happening in the state Capitol. With Kentucky’s elected leaders all in one place for a limited time, th... Read more

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Kentucky Politics Distilled: Pension Battle Goes To Court

Kentucky Politics Distilled: Pension Battle Goes To Court

This week in Kentucky politics, the lawsuit over the new pension law was argued in court. Kentucky’s new commissioner of... Read more

8 Jun 2018

4mins

Ranked #2

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Governor Bevin's Last Week

Governor Bevin's Last Week

This week in Kentucky politics, outgoing Governor Matt Bevin claimed he lost his reelection because Democrats “harvested... Read more

6 Dec 2019

4mins

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Bevin And Beshear Win Primaries

Bevin And Beshear Win Primaries

This week in Kentucky politics, a very interesting primary election took place. We learned that Gov. Matt Bevin will be ... Read more

24 May 2019

4mins

Ranked #4

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Kentucky Politics Distilled: Bevin Blames Teacher Protests For Shooting

Kentucky Politics Distilled: Bevin Blames Teacher Protests For Shooting

This week in Kentucky politics, Gov. Matt Bevin stepped into controversy again by claiming teacher protests caused a chi... Read more

26 Apr 2019

4mins

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Kentucky Politics Distilled: Still Looking For Budget Details

Kentucky Politics Distilled: Still Looking For Budget Details

This week at the Kentucky legislature, we heard a lot about the budget, but still few details about how proposed cuts wi... Read more

26 Feb 2016

3mins

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Bevin Pension Bill Still Lacks Support

Bevin Pension Bill Still Lacks Support

This week in Kentucky politics, Gov. Matt Bevin is struggling to cobble together enough votes for his pension bill, and ... Read more

31 May 2019

4mins

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It's Almost Election Day

It's Almost Election Day

This week in Kentucky politics, candidates for governor participated in two debates. Now Gov. Matt Bevin and Attorney Ge... Read more

1 Nov 2019

4mins

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Kentucky Politics Distilled: Republicans' First Budget

Kentucky Politics Distilled: Republicans' First Budget

This week in Kentucky politics, lawmakers retreated behind closed doors to begin hammering out a compromise on the state... Read more

23 Mar 2018

4mins

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Kentucky Politics Distilled: 'Blue Lives Matter' And Planned Parenthood Gets Dinged

Kentucky Politics Distilled: 'Blue Lives Matter' And Planned Parenthood Gets Dinged

Controversial proposals like the “blue lives matter” bill and a scheme to defund Planned Parenthood advanced in the Gene... Read more

17 Feb 2017

3mins

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Amy McGrath's Bumpy Takeoff

Amy McGrath's Bumpy Takeoff

This week in Kentucky politics, retired Marine fighter pilot Amy McGrath announced she will challenge Majority Leader Mi... Read more

12 Jul 2019

4mins

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Democrats Foil House 'Flip'

Democrats Foil House 'Flip'

This week in Kentucky Politics, Democrats held on to their majority in the state House after Republicans fell short of e... Read more

11 Mar 2016

3mins

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Trump To Stump For Bevin

Trump To Stump For Bevin

This week in Kentucky politics, Gov. Matt Bevin said he’ll re-open a prison to help deal with the state’s booming prison... Read more

25 Oct 2019

4mins

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Marsy's Law Struck Down

Marsy's Law Struck Down

This week in Kentucky politics, the state Supreme Court issued two major decisions: one that blocked Marsy’s Law, the so... Read more

14 Jun 2019

4mins

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Kentucky Politics Distilled: Budget Compromise

Kentucky Politics Distilled: Budget Compromise

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15 Apr 2016

3mins

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Beshear Tries To Unite Democrats

Beshear Tries To Unite Democrats

This week in Kentucky politics, Democratic candidate for governor Andy Beshear continued his “unity tour,” campaigning w... Read more

28 Jun 2019

4mins

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Beshear Begins Transition

Beshear Begins Transition

This week in Kentucky politics, Gov. Matt Bevin said he’s going to return to the private sector after losing his race fo... Read more

22 Nov 2019

4mins

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Bevin Concedes Election

Bevin Concedes Election

This week in Kentucky politics, Gov. Matt Bevin conceded his race for reelection, paving the way for Gov.-elect Andy Bes... Read more

15 Nov 2019

4mins

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Check Out Our New Investigative Podcast, Dig

Check Out Our New Investigative Podcast, Dig

In the first season of Dig, a new podcast from the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting, we bring you the results... Read more

18 Dec 2019

1min

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Lt. Gov. Hampton Speaks Out

Lt. Gov. Hampton Speaks Out

This week in Kentucky politics, Lieutenant Gov. Jenean Hampton finally spoke out about the feud between her office and G... Read more

21 Jun 2019

4mins

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Coronavirus Looms Over Budget

Coronavirus Looms Over Budget

This week in Kentucky politics, the legislature finally passed a budget, but they have little idea of how much money the... Read more

3 Apr 2020

4mins

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