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3 days, 14 hours ago

Beshear says food company to create 925 jobs in Kentucky, adding to the state’s economic momentum

FRANKFORT, Ky. — A food company has chosen Kentucky for a facility that will employ more than 900 people, Gov. Kitchen Food Co., an Australia-founded premium ready-meals business, will locate a prepared foods facility in Hopkinsville and create 925 jobs as part of its $69 million investment, Beshear announced. “Today’s announcement is a great reminder that Kentucky’s economic momentum is …

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3 days, 16 hours ago

Kentucky attorney general finds no requirement to use tax dollars to pay for inmate gender surgeries

Associated Press

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky is under no legal requirement to use taxpayer money to cover the costs of gender-affirming surgeries for people incarcerated in state prisons, Attorney General Russell Coleman said Thursday. The Kentucky Department of Corrections requested the opinion from the state’s Republican attorney general as the agency amends its administrative regulations regarding medical care for people in prison. …

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5 days, 21 hours ago

'Facing a potential onslaught': Dem govs prepare to make states frontline in Trump fight

Raw Story

It isn't a surprise to see governors like Gavin Newsom readying to do battle with Donald Trump — but now even red-state leaders are building up for a fight, Rolling Stone reported Tuesday. The site reported that the Democratic governor of deep-red Kentucky, Andy Beshear didn't want to fight Trump — in fact, he hoped to work with him on …

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1 week, 3 days ago

Kentucky governor unveils paid leave plan for state workers with a new child or serious illness

Associated Press

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky plans to provide state employees with paid time off so they can bond with a new child or deal with a serious medical situation, Gov. The added benefit will give state executive branch workers up to six weeks of paid leave, available in three intervals during an employee’s career, the governor said. Based on current employment …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Rising Democratic star Kentucky’s Andy Beshear picked to head fight to win governorships

The Independent

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Andy Beshear is taking on a new lead role in Democratic efforts to win …

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1 week, 6 days ago

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear picked to lead Democratic efforts to win governorships in 2026 midterms

Associated Press

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Looking to strengthen his foothold in national politics, Kentucky Gov. After gaining his new role at DGA, Beshear said in a statement that Democrats can win anywhere by focusing on “fundamental challenges families are facing every day” — continuing a theme he advanced in a New York Times opinion piece outlining a way forward for Democrats after …

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2 weeks, 5 days ago

Renewed push for DEI legislation expected next year in Kentucky, new Senate majority leader says

Associated Press

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky lawmakers seem ready to resume work on a bill dealing with diversity, equity and inclusion practices at public universities. But the outcome could be different next year because they have had months to try to work out their differences, the state Senate’s new majority floor leader said Tuesday. “It’s an issue that seems to continue to …

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3 months ago

Human remains positively identified as the Kentucky highway shooter

LA Times

Human remains found in Kentucky were identified as those of the man who shot 12 vehicles and wounded five people on Interstate 75 more than a week earlier, Gov. The retired couple who found the remains of Joseph Couch on Wednesday typically spend their days creating YouTube videos about the Hatfield-McCoy feud but told the Associated Press they “turned into …

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3 months ago

New Harris campaign ad features Kentucky rape survivor who became pregnant at 12

Raw Story

A new campaign ad from Vice President Kamala Harris’ presidential campaign features sexual abuse survivor Hadley Duvall, a Kentucky woman who was raped by her stepfather and became pregnant when she was 12 years old. Duvall says in the 30-second spot, titled “Monster” that at the time she discovered she was pregnant, she “had options” that survivors of rape and …

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3 months, 1 week ago

Schools reopen with bolstered security in Kentucky county near the site of weekend I-75 shooting

The Independent

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Kentucky governor says lawmaker facing sexual harassment accusations should consider resigning

The Independent

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. State Rep. Daniel Grossberg was temporarily suspended from the …

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3 months, 3 weeks ago

Kentucky governor says lawmaker facing sexual harassment accusations should consider resigning

Associated Press

FRANKFORT, Ky. — A Kentucky Democratic lawmaker accused of sexual harassment by several women should give “serious thought” to resigning, Gov. State Rep. Daniel Grossberg was temporarily suspended from the House Democratic caucus and removed from his interim committee assignments after allegations arose this summer that the Louisville lawmaker had engaged in inappropriate conduct. First, the Louisville Democratic Party’s executive …

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4 months ago

Andy Beshear slams J.D. Vance for ‘making himself the victim’ over rape comment

Raw Story

The Democratic governor of Kentucky, Andy Beshear, slammed Senator J.D. Vance, saying he "makes himself the victim" in order to deflect from having to defend his views on abortion in the cases of familial rape. Make him go through this,” Beshear said in the clip, adding that Republicans like Vance "don't have any empathy at all" when it comes to …

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4 months ago

JD Vance tears into ‘disgusting’ Andy Beshear, accuses him of wishing ‘rape’ on his family

Hindustan Times

JD Vance, the Ohio Senator and former President Donald Trump's vice president candidate, slammed Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear for his previous comments regarding abortion exceptions and accused him of “wishing” that one of his family members “would get raped.” Taking an offense at the Andy Beshear's remarks, JD Vance called the governor a “disgusting person” for “wishing that a member …

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4 months ago

J.D. Vance rips into 'disgusting' top Democrat for 'wishing' his family would go through horrifying ordeal

Daily Mail

Vance lashed out at Kentucky Gov. The Republican vice presidential nominee slammed Beshear for the 'disgusting' comment made the night after he spoke about protecting abortion rights on night one of Democratic National Convention. Andy Beshear 'disgusting' for wishing he would experience a family member becoming pregnant from rape Beshear downplayed the controversy in comments to DailyMail.com on Tuesday. In …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Picking a running mate: Inside the 16 days between Kamala Harris’ launch and her choice of Tim Walz

Associated Press

▶ Follow AP’s live coverage of the 2024 election WASHINGTON — Kamala Harris’ whirlwind process to select Minnesota Gov. Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate Minnesota Gov. Holder and a team of researchers and political veterans ultimately formally vetted nine choices -– perhaps a shorter roster than it would normally be for a monthslong process …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

The Latest: Harris and Walz debut at Philadelphia rally

The Independent

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Andy Beshear says Walz is a …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Why is JD Vance being so weird about Mountain Dew?

Salon

While filming a Newsmax segment about the dangers of fentanyl crossing the southern United States border last week, Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance shared a story about his own mother’s drug overdose and said “there are millions of Americans who could have a second chance with their loved ones if we make smarter decisions.” “I know what it feels …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Kamala Harris is poised to announce her vice-presidential running mate. Here's who's still in the race

ABC

Kamala Harris is only days away from making her first public appearance with her pick for vice-president — but her campaign says she still has not made a decision on who it will be. Founding director of progressive non-profit organisation The Institute for Public Accuracy Norman Solomon said picking Mr Shapiro "could fracture support among the party", calling the conflict …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Kentucky Republicans ridicule Beshear’s efforts to land spot on national Democratic ticket

Associated Press

Follow live: Updates from AP’s coverage of the presidential election. U.S. Rep. James Comer lampooned the governor for trying to “reinvent his image from a wimpy choir boy to a liberal attack dog,” while U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell fired his own zingers at Beshear during the political speeches Saturday at the annual Fancy Farm picnic in western Kentucky. …

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4 months, 2 weeks ago

Andy Beshear is the ‘nepo baby’ who could become Kamala Harris’s VP

The Independent

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Bluegrass State’s chief executive is a second-generation politician, what some might call in …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

What polling shows about the top VP contenders for Kamala Harris

Associated Press

As Vice President Kamala Harris prepares to announce her running mate, a poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that several of the top contenders for the role are largely unknown to Americans. Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly Of the four potential Democratic vice-presidential candidates included in the poll – Kelly, Shapiro, Kentucky Gov. The poll found …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

What polling shows about the top VP contenders for Kamala Harris

LA Times

Tim Walz, from left, Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona, Pennsylvania Gov. Arizona’s Sen. Mark Kelly stands out as one with more name recognition and higher favorability, particularly among Democrats. Arizona Sen. Mark Kelly Of the four Democrats mentioned in the poll as potential vice presidential nominees — Kelly, Shapiro, Kentucky Gov. The poll indicates that 6 in 10 U.S. adults …

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4 months, 3 weeks ago

J.D. Vance: Netflix’s Hillbilly Elegy movie undercuts his whole message.

Slate

The American electorate has spent the days since he accepted the Republican Party’s nomination for the vice presidency getting to know J.D. Instead of riding high on postconvention euphoria, Vance exited the Republican National Convention with the lowest favorability ratings of any nonincumbent VP candidate since 1980, and the days since then have been worse, as Vance’s support of extreme …

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Beshear says food company to create 925 jobs in Kentucky, adding to the state’s economic momentum

Kentucky attorney general finds no requirement to use tax dollars to pay for inmate gender surgeries

'Facing a potential onslaught': Dem govs prepare to make states frontline in Trump fight

Kentucky governor unveils paid leave plan for state workers with a new child or serious illness

Rising Democratic star Kentucky’s Andy Beshear picked to head fight to win governorships

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear picked to lead Democratic efforts to win governorships in 2026 midterms

Renewed push for DEI legislation expected next year in Kentucky, new Senate majority leader says

Human remains positively identified as the Kentucky highway shooter

New Harris campaign ad features Kentucky rape survivor who became pregnant at 12

Schools reopen with bolstered security in Kentucky county near the site of weekend I-75 shooting

Kentucky governor says lawmaker facing sexual harassment accusations should consider resigning

Kentucky governor says lawmaker facing sexual harassment accusations should consider resigning

Andy Beshear slams J.D. Vance for ‘making himself the victim’ over rape comment

JD Vance tears into ‘disgusting’ Andy Beshear, accuses him of wishing ‘rape’ on his family

J.D. Vance rips into 'disgusting' top Democrat for 'wishing' his family would go through horrifying ordeal

Picking a running mate: Inside the 16 days between Kamala Harris’ launch and her choice of Tim Walz

The Latest: Harris and Walz debut at Philadelphia rally

Why is JD Vance being so weird about Mountain Dew?

Kamala Harris is poised to announce her vice-presidential running mate. Here's who's still in the race

Kentucky Republicans ridicule Beshear’s efforts to land spot on national Democratic ticket

Andy Beshear is the ‘nepo baby’ who could become Kamala Harris’s VP

What polling shows about the top VP contenders for Kamala Harris

What polling shows about the top VP contenders for Kamala Harris

J.D. Vance: Netflix’s Hillbilly Elegy movie undercuts his whole message.