May 21 Kentucky’s Democratic gubernatorial primary could offer roadmap for 2020 By Jessica Yarvin The results of Kentucky's gubernatorial primaries will offer hints about how voters on both sides of the aisle are thinking ahead of the 2020 presidential election, and could provide a mini-blueprint for other Democrats figuring out how to appeal to… Continue reading
Apr 13 Kentucky legislature overrides governor’s veto, as teachers rallied outside Capitol By Bruce Schreiner, Adam Beam, Associated Press The bill raises revenue for the state over the next two years to pay for higher classroom spending. Continue reading
Jan 15 Watch 6:55 Kentucky Gov. Bevin: Key to Medicaid work requirement is community engagement By PBS News Hour Kentucky will become the first state in the U.S. to require an estimated 350,000 Medicaid recipients to work, get job training, volunteer or care for a family member in order to qualify for benefits. Gov. Matt Bevin, whose office estimates… Continue watching
Nov 04 Watch 9:21 Who voted for what and why on Election Day By PBS News Hour This election, Ohio voters said no to legalizing marijuana, Houston voters defeated an ordinance to curb LGBT discrimination and San Francisco voters refused to limit how often homeowners can rent out rooms. Stuart Rothenberg of The Rothenberg & Gonzales Political… Continue watching
Nov 03 GOP wins Kentucky governor’s race in top state election By Christina A. Cassidy, Associated Press The governor's race in Kentucky and a school-funding battle in Mississippi are among the top races Tuesday in what otherwise is a relatively low-key, off-year election cycle. Continue reading