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Renewed push for DEI legislation expected next year in Kentucky, new Senate majority leader says
2 weeks, 6 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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Kentucky’s Democratic governor would rather not talk about climate change
1 year, 1 month ago

Kentucky’s Democratic governor would rather not talk about climate change

Raw Story  

This story was originally published by Grist. Kentucky’s Democratic governor, Andy Beshear, has been called the state’s “consoler-in-chief.” He’s presided over a period of extreme weather in the state, from tornadoes that leveled entire towns in the farmlands of western Kentucky, to record flooding that washed out thousands of homes in its mountainous Appalachian east. In 2021, Beshear and the …

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As shootings hit close to home, govs wrestle with next steps
1 year, 8 months ago

As shootings hit close to home, govs wrestle with next steps

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Two weeks after one of his wife’s closest friends was killed in a Nashville school shooting, Gov. Bill Lee on Tuesday called on Tennessee’s GOP-dominant General Assembly to pass legislation that would keep firearms away from people who could harm themselves or others. Lee’s call for a law designed to prevent people who may hurt themselves or …

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As shootings hit close to home, govs wrestle with next steps
1 year, 8 months ago

As shootings hit close to home, govs wrestle with next steps

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 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. Bill Lee on Tuesday called …

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Beshear signs bipartisan bills, with campaign looming
1 year, 8 months ago

Beshear signs bipartisan bills, with campaign looming

Associated Press  

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear joined with Republican lawmakers as he signed historic measures Friday that will legalize medical marijuana and sports wagering in Kentucky, calling it an example of divided government working to get the “tough things” done that voters want. “It was said, can you — with a Democratic governor and a supermajority Republican legislature — …

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Veto puts Kentucky in thick of fight over transgender rights
1 year, 8 months ago

Veto puts Kentucky in thick of fight over transgender rights

Associated Press  

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear’s veto of a bill aimed at transgender health care puts the state in the middle of a national fight, but with more immediate consequences as the state’s looming election offers an early test on the state-by-state assault on gender-affirming care for minors. “Folks who have never been involved with politics or legislation have …

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Democratic governor signs GOP-backed tax cut in Kentucky
1 year, 10 months ago

Democratic governor signs GOP-backed tax cut in Kentucky

Associated Press  

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Democratic Gov. Beshear’s action on the measure — which will lower the state’s individual income tax rate — comes after the proposal drew Democratic opposition as it moved through the GOP-dominated legislature. The measure signed by Beshear will lower the state’s individual income tax rate by a half-percentage point to 4%, effective Jan. 1, 2024. As an …

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Beshear defends legality of his action on medical marijuana
2 years, 1 month ago

Beshear defends legality of his action on medical marijuana

Associated Press  

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Beshear’s action will enable Kentuckians to possess up to 8 ounces of medical marijuana at any one time for use for specified medical conditions, provided the cannabis is purchased legally in other states. The governor said Thursday he would be “happy” to rescind his order if the state’s GOP-dominated legislature passes legislation next year to legalize …

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Kentucky governor relaxes ban on medical marijuana
2 years, 1 month ago

Kentucky governor relaxes ban on medical marijuana

Associated Press  

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. GOP state Rep. Jason Nemes, a leading supporter of legalizing medical marijuana, said in a social media post: “As much as I support his effort to bring medical marijuana to Kentucky, this unprecedented power grab cannot stand.” House Speaker David Osborne acknowledged in a statement there is support for medical marijuana in Kentucky but said “the …

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Kentucky offers expanded Medicaid health coverage for adults
2 years, 2 months ago

Kentucky offers expanded Medicaid health coverage for adults

Associated Press  

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. If you have massive dental problems that are creating major pain or other complications, it’s really hard to work.” Medicaid is a joint federal and state health care program for poor and disabled people. “We know poor health outcomes are one of the factors contributing to Kentucky’s low workforce participation, a significant concern for Kentucky job …

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Governor names 17 to medical marijuana advisory panel
2 years, 6 months ago

Governor names 17 to medical marijuana advisory panel

Associated Press  

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear named 17 people on Tuesday to serve on a medical marijuana advisory team that he formed by an executive order. Justice and Public Safety Cabinet Secretary Kerry Harvey and Public Protection Cabinet Secretary Ray Perry will serve as co-chairs of the panel, which includes health care professionals, members of law enforcement and advocates …

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Beshear predicts leeway for some action on medical cannabis
2 years, 7 months ago

Beshear predicts leeway for some action on medical cannabis

Associated Press  

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear sounded increasingly confident Thursday that he will have the leeway to take “at least some executive action” to make medical marijuana legally accessible in Kentucky. The Democratic governor first floated the possibility of executive action about a month ago, and since then the latest bill to legalize medical marijuana died in the Republican-dominated state …

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Kentucky gov: New center won’t slow medical cannabis review
2 years, 7 months ago

Kentucky gov: New center won’t slow medical cannabis review

Associated Press  

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear said Thursday that a newly created cannabis research center won’t slow his review of whether he has the authority to singlehandedly legalize medical marijuana — a decision that’s likely to come this summer. The governor said he sees value in the cannabis center’s formation, but added some lawmakers used it as a tactic …

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Governor clears way for cannabis research center to open
2 years, 7 months ago

Governor clears way for cannabis research center to open

Associated Press  

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Andy Beshear cleared the way Tuesday for a cannabis research center to open as he reviews whether he has the executive authority to singlehandedly legalize medical marijuana in Kentucky. In the final weeks of this year’s session, key lawmakers resisting the legalization of medical cannabis pushed for the research center as an alternative. Frustrated by the …

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Kentucky gov asks input, weighing action on medical cannabis
2 years, 8 months ago

Kentucky gov asks input, weighing action on medical cannabis

Associated Press  

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. The Democratic governor said he’ll seek grassroots input as his legal team explores his potential options to make medical marijuana legally accessible. Republican Senate President Robert Stivers said Kentuckians should be concerned that the governor “thinks he can change statute by executive order.” “He simply can’t legalize medical marijuana by executive order; you can’t supersede a …

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Beshear: Ready to explore action on medical marijuana issue
2 years, 8 months ago

Beshear: Ready to explore action on medical marijuana issue

Associated Press  

FRANKFORT, Ky. — If a bill legalizing medical marijuana doesn’t reach his desk, Gov. Asked if he could potentially issue an executive order making medical marijuana accessible if the bill dies, the governor told reporters: “We’re going to explore that.” “It’s something that we will look at,” he said. “Its time has certainly come.” But the governor called on lawmakers …

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Kentucky politicians feud over governor’s school mask order
3 years, 4 months ago

Kentucky politicians feud over governor’s school mask order

Associated Press  

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky’s Democratic governor first tried a softer approach, recommending masks in schools as the delta variant sent coronavirus cases climbing. Attorney General Daniel Cameron, another Republican, called the mask order an “unlawful exercise of power” and challenged the governor’s action in the state’s Supreme Court. In a voicemail call to parents, Science Hill Independent School District Superintendent …

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Impeachment fever hits Kentucky with efforts to oust leaders
3 years, 10 months ago

Impeachment fever hits Kentucky with efforts to oust leaders

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. Read our privacy policy Impeachment fever has struck Kentucky where grievances over coronavirus restrictions …

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