Edelen campaign faces questions over family and business ties to super PAC By JOE SONKA The Lexington office suite that Adam Edelen and his companies share with those owned by donors and a consultant to an unaffiliated super PAC supporting his election as governor. A mysterious super PAC that spent hundreds of thousands of…
In second debate, Democratic rivals vying for governor focus attacks on Bevin by Phillip M. Bailey, Louisville Courier Journal The top three Kentucky Democratic gubernatorial contenders avoided attacking one another in their second televised debate in as many weeks, but they didn’t spare Republican incumbent Matt Bevin from sharp jabs on Tuesday. House Minority Leader…
Kentucky Horse Tracks Paid For Their Own Video Gambling Regulations By Caitlin McGladeBecca Schimmel, Ohio Valley ReSource When gamblers bet at the chirping, neon-glowing machines that stretch across Kentucky’s gambling parlors, they depend on a state commission to ensure they’re winning — or losing — fair and square. The commission that oversees gambling depends on…
Absentee voting by mail now open for Kentucky May primary by Leanne Fuller Absentee voting by mail is now open for the May 21 primary election in Kentucky, and the secretary of state’s office has announced in-person absentee voting will begin for all counties no later than Friday, May 3. In Kentucky, absentee voting is…
Governor Bevin sees economic advantages of the Kentucky Derby LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) — Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin stopped by Churchill Downs Tuesday morning. He took time to talk with the WDRB in the Morning team on the backside about the economic impact of the Kentucky Derby. The governor also discussed his plan to call a…
Edelen fundraising benefits from running mate’s loan Adam Edelen has raised more than $2.3 million since entering Kentucky’s Democratic gubernatorial primary, boosted by $1.4 million in loans from his running mate that gave him a campaign-cash advantage over his rivals, according to their latest campaign-finance reports. Another prominent Democratic contender, longtime state lawmaker Rocky Adkins,…
Where Else But Ky. Can Voters Choose A Bullrider, Comic Book Artist And Former Miss America? By ALAN LYTLE Kentucky Democrats and Republicans will do more than select a candidate for governor on Tuesday May 21st. There are a number of other important constitutional offices up for grabs and some rather intriguing match-ups. This week…
Governor Matt Bevin to Ceremonially Sign House Bill 5 By WBKO News Staff | FRANKFORT, Ky. (WBKO) — Monday afternoon Governor Matt Bevin will hold a ceremony signing House Bill 5. House Bill 5 is sponsored by Representative Melinda Gibbons Prunty, which bans an abortion based upon the gender, race or perceived disability of an…
Kentucky Democratic governor candidates debate for first time. Here’s what happened BY DANIEL DESROCHERS The buildup to the first televised debate between the three major Democratic candidates vying to take on Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin suggested there might be fireworks. It was more like sparklers. The three candidates — House Minority Floor Leader Rocky Adkins,…
Goodwill, partners offer expungement clinic; Upcoming changes in law will make it easier for some BY MELINDA J. OVERSTREET [email protected] GLASGOW – Changes approved in the 2019 General Assembly will make it possible for some who aren’t eligible now to get their criminal records expunged. In the meantime, Goodwill Industries, in conjunction with several community…
