By Tom Latek Kentucky Today There was a new look in House leadership for both Republicans and Democrats on the opening day of the 2020 General Assembly on Tuesday. Speaker Pro Tem David Meade, R-Stanford, took over the duties as Majority Leader from Rep. John “Bam” Carney, who has been hospitalized since before Christmas with…
by Leanne Fuller, Rebecca Gangemella PADUCAH — Several candidates have filed to run for Kentucky House seats representing west Kentucky districts. Corbin Snardon has filed to run for Kentucky House District 3. Snardon is currently the assistant principal at Paducah Middle School. Corbin Snardon Courtesy Daniel Hurt A news release announcing his candidacy says Snardon is…
By Phil Pendleton FRANKFORT, Ky. (WYMT) – The President of the United States is officially on the ballot in Kentucky. Attorney General Daniel Cameron filed the papers at the secretary of state’s office at the state Capitol Thursday morning. He was joined by the chairman of the state Republican party. Cameron said President Donald Trump has done…
By GREG DAVIS From influenza, to the opioid epidemic, diabetes/obesity and vaping related illnesses, there are certainly no shortages of pressing, health related issues in our state. All of them are among the areas of concern for Kentucky’s top public health official. Dr. Greg recently sat down with Dr. Angela T. Dearinger, assistant dean of…
By Jordan Whitaker | BIG SANDY, Ky. (WYMT) – A Kentucky Democrat has announced that he is running for the former seat of Rocky Adkins. Bill Redwine is a Sandy Hook native and for almost 40 years has worked for Morehead State University. The seat was vacated when Adking stepped down to become senior advisor to Governor…
By JOSH JAMES A Kentucky Republican lawmaker is seeking to limit the pardon powers of the governor, following a series of controversial pardons and commutations issued by former Gov. Matt Bevin during his final days in office. The bill, sponsored by Sen. Chris McDaniel, would eliminate the governor’s power to pardon 30 days before an election and after…
BY DAVID GUILDFORD | KENTUCKY LOUISVILLE, Ky. – January is National Radon Action Month. The gas is colorless and odorless, putting it out of sight and mind for most people. That’s exactly why it can pose serious health problems, or prove fatal. People can then breathe in the gas as it breaks down in soil and comes in…
By The Associated Press FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) – Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is calling for bipartisan cooperation during a legislative session that will be dominated by work on a new two-year state budget. State lawmakers will convene Tuesday for a 60-day session that will stretch into mid-April. Republicans hold supermajorities in both the House and Senate,…
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Lawmakers are returning to Kentucky’s Capitol to start a 60-day session that will be dominated by work on a new state budget. The House and Senate will convene at midday Tuesday. This year’s session will stretch into mid-April. Republicans hold supermajorities in both chambers, but there’s a new political dynamic with Democrat…
BY SPECTRUM NEWS STAFF | KENTUCKY LOUISVILLE, Ky. – Kentucky state Representative Charles Booker wants to take on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell in November. Booker officially entered the U.S. Senate race Sunday, January 5. Booker held a rally in front of community leaders and friends and told the crowd why he believes he is the…
