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Gov. Beshear: KY will challenge Trump funding cuts to state, local health departments Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky17:13
Earlier today
Gov. Beshear: KY will challenge Trump funding cuts to state, federal health departments Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky14:40
Legislators Discuss Home Rule And Checking In On The Safer Kentucky Law, This West Virginia Morning West Virginia Public Broadcasting13:45
'Absolute punch to the gut': Kentucky distiller reeling thanks to Trump's trade war The Raw Story13:36
Mitch McConnell biographer in Louisville to discuss his book Louisville Public Media10:56
Trust the process? Kentucky GOP speeds bills through near session's end, over objections Louisville Public Media06:30
Yesterday
News briefs: ‘Coffee with Mayor,’ Easter egg hunt at Capitol, new Five Below, financial wellness Northern Kentucky Tribune00:41 26-Mar-25
In the last 7 days
Kentucky governor vetoes GOP abortion bill ABC News20:51 25-Mar-25
Beshear vetoes bill that would strip Kentucky worker protections Louisville Public Media13:15 25-Mar-25
Kentucky among the ‘most federally dependent states.’ How will Trump cuts affect it? Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky06:17 25-Mar-25
Congressman Andy Barr hosts telephone town hall WKYT23:35 24-Mar-25
Democrat Alison Lundergan Grimes, former Kentucky secretary of state, wins appeal in ethics case Northern Kentucky Tribune00:50 24-Mar-25
Transcript: Sen. Rand Paul on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," March 23, 2025 CBS News13:19 23-Mar-25
Hundreds attend Kentucky town hall, Congressman Andy Barr absent LEX1818:15 22-Mar-25
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear vetoes anti-DEI bill Advocate.com14:41 21-Mar-25
FCEA expresses opposition to Trump's order to dismantle DOE LEX1811:51 21-Mar-25
Rep. Andy Barr to business leaders: I support Doge, President Trump’s tariffs and tax cuts Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky05:15 20-Mar-25
In the last month
Groups protest range of topics, including Trump’s policies, Elon Musk, Ky. lawmakers WKYT18:09 19-Mar-25
Rep. Andy Bar backs Doge, Trump’s tariffs and tax cuts, he says at Ky business event Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky16:50 19-Mar-25
Kentucky teachers, parents rally against proposed U.S. Department of Education cuts Louisville Public Media13:51 19-Mar-25
UK ending relationship with nonprofit amid investigation by Trump administration WKYT11:02 19-Mar-25
McConnell makes the case for continued U.S. aid for Ukraine Louisville Public Media09:05 19-Mar-25
Kentucky GOP ends state ban on ex-gay conversion therapy for LGBTQ+ youth LGBTQ Nation08:07 19-Mar-25
Rand Paul walks Trump tightrope as conservative contrarian Washington Examiner06:51 19-Mar-25
ICE Detains 81 Individuals In Kentucky In Efforts For Trump Deportation Operation LEO Weekly02:35 19-Mar-25
'Operation Take Back America’ results in over 80 illegal alien arrests Fox News17:34 18-Mar-25
Here’s what cleared the Ky legislature ahead of veto period, and what fell short Louisville Public Media14:56 18-Mar-25
Trump cuts could mean Kentucky libraries, universities and museums lose millions Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky14:11 18-Mar-25
U.S. House Republicans Demand SNAP Reductions Amid New Study Highlighting Kentucky High Participation Rates LEO Weekly14:00 18-Mar-25
Kentucky GOP lawmakers vote to protect conversion therapy ABC News14:39 17-Mar-25
Nuisance, "Modern Female Artists," Hunting, and Fiber Lines for Internet Access Reason09:50 17-Mar-25
Ban on Public Employee Union Payroll Deductions, with Exception for Certain Unions, Violates Kentucky Constitution Reason09:09 17-Mar-25
MAGA Should Embrace Thomas Massie Tipp Insights06:29 16-Mar-25
‘They’re on. They’re off. We can’t plan’ – bourbon makers dazed by Trump tariffs Yahoo! UK & Ireland05:08 15-Mar-25
Andy Beshear lambastes Gavin Newsom for hosting Steve Bannon on podcast Advocate.com20:32 14-Mar-25
UK on list of universities now under investigation by Trump administration WKYT-27, Kentucky16:46 14-Mar-25
Trump's tariff wars forge rare bipartisan alliance in Kentucky as bourbon makers fear escalation Yahoo! US12:28 14-Mar-25
Last-minute proposal would slash funding for Ky students learning English Louisville Public Media11:47 14-Mar-25
2028 Dem Hopeful Already Sniping At Another Potential Candidate The Daily Caller11:23 14-Mar-25
Tariffs raising U.S. steel, aluminum prices on Kentucky businesses Louisville Public Media06:02 14-Mar-25
The Arrogance Of The Garland Justice Department Apparently Had No Bounds Tipp Insights21:30 13-Mar-25
Five years after Breonna Taylor’s killing, police reform in Louisville still incomplete Louisville Public Media17:29 13-Mar-25
Kentucky Republicans rush surprise change to Kentucky’s abortion ban Louisville Public Media15:37 13-Mar-25
Rand Paul: Businesses and Workers Think Tariffs Are a Bad Idea Reason14:38 12-Mar-25
Trump: Rep. Massie Voted for CR Under Biden, But Not Me NewsMax12:45 12-Mar-25
Kentucky Republicans revise water pollution bill, protecting some but not all groundwater Louisville Public Media12:28 12-Mar-25
A Farmer's Fight: Trump, Rollins' Trade Plan Puts US Agriculture First NewsMax11:04 12-Mar-25
5th Generation Farmer: Trump Tariffs a 'Wake-up Call' NewsMax10:40 12-Mar-25
Why Thomas Massie isn’t Liz Cheney Washington Examiner09:00 12-Mar-25
'Grandstander!' Trump flips out on far-right GOP lawmaker in overnight rant The Raw Story06:44 12-Mar-25
White House press secretary criticises India’s tariff on alcohol, agriculture products The Hindu Business Line04:27 12-Mar-25
Trump calls for primary challenge against Rep. Thomas Massie Shore News Network23:29 11-Mar-25
Constituents voice concerns at Congressman Andy Barr’s office WKYT22:41 11-Mar-25
Groypers rally behind Thomas Massie after Trump threatens to back primary challenger The Daily Dot16:32 11-Mar-25
Concert Telethon Aims To Raise Money For Eastern Kentucky Flood Relief West Virginia Public Broadcasting13:19 11-Mar-25
Rand Paul on Tariffs: 'It Pays to Listen' to Markets NewsMax11:50 11-Mar-25
Sixth Circuit Rejects Qualified Immunity for Kim Davis for a Third Time Reason11:12 11-Mar-25
Trump tears into Thomas Massie over CR opposition: 'HE SHOULD BE PRIMARIED' The Blaze10:39 11-Mar-25
Trump vows to 'lead effort' to unseat Rep. Massie in 2026 GOP primaries for his 'no' vote on CR Just The News08:03 11-Mar-25
Trump Targets 'Grandstander' Massie for Primary NewsMax07:59 11-Mar-25
Trump pledges to 'lead the charge' against Rep. Massie, likens him to Liz Cheney Fox News06:37 11-Mar-25
Kentucky bourbon makers scramble as they become collateral damage in Trump trade war—’Every… Fortune06:21 11-Mar-25
Two more — making three — children dead of influenza, says state Department for Public Health Northern Kentucky Tribune00:37 11-Mar-25
Kentucky bourbon makers fear becoming 'collateral damage' in Trump's trade war MailOnline00:08 11-Mar-25
Kentucky mayor accuses critics of being part of a “pedophile clan” Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky16:13 10-Mar-25
These Kentucky sheriffs are signing up to help Trump’s ICE Louisville Public Media15:41 10-Mar-25
Trump, Fort Knox and the case of billions of dollars of ‘missing’ gold The Independent13:57 10-Mar-25
Kentucky business has veteran service contracts restored amid criticism of Trump VA cuts Louisville Public Media09:04 10-Mar-25
Kentucky Senate Hopefuls Run Away From Mitch Political Wire15:10 9-Mar-25
'It's a bad idea': Kentucky governor responds to Canadian tariffs on bourbon Scripps News13:59 9-Mar-25
Trump tariff threats ‘very real’ despite potential economic effects and GOP pushback: Ross… Washington Examiner21:10 8-Mar-25
Kentucky statehouse roundup: Anti-DEI legislation, Trump protests, AI and water pollution Louisville Public Media15:27 7-Mar-25
At least 20 jobs cut at Mammoth Cave National Park amid Trump administration purge WKMS11:08 7-Mar-25
Trump tariffs paused again, but Jack Daniel’s is still not for sale in Canada Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky10:24 7-Mar-25
Louisville mayor to let weaker housing protections become law without signature Louisville Public Media16:54 6-Mar-25
GOP lawmakers vote to overturn governor’s ban on conversion therapy LGBTQ Nation09:35 6-Mar-25
Kentucky Senate passes bill that would regulate the state government’s use of AI Louisville Public Media06:01 6-Mar-25
Congressman Hal Rogers gives reaction to recent flood WYMT12:37 5-Mar-25
Kentucky governor says Trump’s tariffs on Canada are not what Americans voted for BNN Bloomberg07:25 5-Mar-25
Kentucky bill would pave way for more tax incentives for downtown Louisville developments Louisville Public Media06:04 5-Mar-25
Congressman Hal Rogers brings guests to Trump address WYMT21:52 4-Mar-25
50501 Movement Gathers in Frankfort Protesting Trump Policies LEX1819:31 4-Mar-25
Hundreds march on Kentucky Capitol to protest Trump ahead of Congressional address WKMS14:41 4-Mar-25
Housing, Floods, NIL and worker Safety. Kentucky Public Radio’s February Capitol round-up Louisville Public Media12:08 3-Mar-25
Could a Kentucky Film Office bring blockbuster business to the state? Lawmakers hope so. Louisville Public Media11:17 3-Mar-25
Transgender Kentuckians face misgendering on passports after Trump order Louisville Public Media09:04 3-Mar-25
McConnell protégé Cameron leads in early Kentucky Senate primary poll Semafor08:09 3-Mar-25
Ukraine native living in Kentucky reacts to Trump-Zelenskyy clash WKYT16:26 2-Mar-25
Congressman tours Louisville USPS facility amidst delay complaints WAVE 3, Kentucky17:00 28-Feb-25
Mitch McConnell’s Senate Reign Ends With a Whimper Vanity Fair16:42 28-Feb-25
By the Way: The tragedy of Mitch McConnell Valley News16:38 28-Feb-25
Kentucky business among hundreds losing veteran service contracts amid Trump cuts Louisville Public Media11:25 28-Feb-25
The Red State Workers Caught In Trump’s EV Battle The Lever05:31 28-Feb-25
Louisville weakens lead hazard housing protections at urging of state Republicans Louisville Public Media22:42 27-Feb-25
CNN's Scott Jennings Eyed for McConnell Seat NewsMax20:31 27-Feb-25
Mayor of Kentucky town addresses lawsuits against him WKYT20:25 27-Feb-25
London Mayor claps back at two former KSP troopers suing him for defamation LEX1818:01 27-Feb-25
Former Lexington Vice Mayor Isabel Yates dies at 100 LEX1815:48 27-Feb-25
Former Lexington vice mayor dies at 100 WKYT15:40 27-Feb-25
US Department of Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem surveys Ky. flood damage WSAZ23:22 26-Feb-25
Secretary Noem tours Kentucky following President Trump's disaster declaration LEX1823:11 26-Feb-25
Kristi Noem says Trump doesn’t want to eliminate disaster relief during Kentucky visit Louisville Public Media21:25 26-Feb-25
CNN pundit Scott Jennings encouraged to run for McConnell's open Senate seat Fox News16:28 26-Feb-25
Judge criticizes Justice Department's broad reading of Trump's Capitol riot pardons Star Tribune, Minnesota15:18 26-Feb-25
Mayor Linda Gorton: Utility boss distorts facts, shows ‘stunning’ lack of understanding | Opinion Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky08:59 26-Feb-25
Trump Declares Kentucky Storms A Major Disaster RTT News07:45 26-Feb-25
Trump Administration’s Federal Workforce Cuts Hit Kentucky Hard LEO Weekly16:40 25-Feb-25
Daniel Cameron cites AG record and support for Trump in bid to replace McConnell Washington Examiner16:32 25-Feb-25
Eastern Kentucky declared a disaster as locals recover from flooding once again Louisville Public Media15:03 25-Feb-25
Tell us how decisions by President Trump & Elon Musk are affecting you in Kentucky Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky12:49 25-Feb-25
10 Kentucky counties approved for federal major disaster declaration Louisville Public Media09:26 25-Feb-25
President Trump Takes Decisive Action to Deliver Relief to Kentucky The White House (Press Release)08:05 25-Feb-25
Mitch McConnell Announces He Will Not Run For Reelection Tipp Insights04:16 25-Feb-25
Kentucky State student vows to fight for scholarship stopped by Elon Musk, Donald Trump | Opinion Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky04:02 25-Feb-25
President Trump approves disaster assistance for ten Kentucky counties as death toll reaches 22 Northern Kentucky Tribune00:44 25-Feb-25

      
            
      
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