Kentucky Politics

Yesterday
East Kentucky Power seeks Trump funds for coal plants WEKU Public Radio19:06 8-Dec-25
As KY Republicans mull income tax cut, Beshear warns against crashing fiscal guardrails LEO Weekly10:03 8-Dec-25
In the last 7 days
This furious Republican just compared his Trump-loyal colleagues to trained monkeys NJ.com - The Jersey Journal13:11 5-Dec-25
Mayor Greenberg, Less is More partner for anti-violence social media contest for local youth WAVE 3, Kentucky12:12 5-Dec-25
Gov. Beshear pushes back against Trump threat to withhold SNAP benefits in Democrat-led states WEKU Public Radio07:14 5-Dec-25
London mayor–council feud continues as meeting canceled; State auditor launches financial examination WYMT22:57 4-Dec-25
How Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear Thinks Democrats Can Win Rural America The New Republic19:00 4-Dec-25
London City Council to meet after mayor's abrupt session cancellation LEX1817:40 4-Dec-25
Trump signs substance-use treatment bill backed by Colorado and Kentucky representatives Just The News23:18 3-Dec-25
Kentucky Senate Republicans eye Fcps' finances ahead of budget session LEX1819:03 3-Dec-25
Pro-reparations progressive Democrat who wants ICE abolished mounts long shot Senate bid to… Fox News19:03 3-Dec-25
Bipartisan Push Seeks to Block US Strike on Venezuela NewsMax18:11 3-Dec-25
Senate Republicans meet at My Old Kentucky Home to lay out agenda for 2026 session WKYT17:40 3-Dec-25
Booker to run for U.S. Senate in Kentucky for 3rd time WEKU Public Radio16:30 3-Dec-25
Kentucky Senate GOP leader won’t push for tax cut after state misses budget triggers Louisville Public Media16:05 3-Dec-25
Charles Booker to Run for Senate in Kentucky Political Wire14:58 3-Dec-25
Kentucky Democrat Charles Booker to run again for U.S. Senate seat WKMS13:24 3-Dec-25
Louisville mayor announces Independent Monitor leadership change WAVE 3, Kentucky17:11 2-Dec-25
In the last month
Jewish woman’s lawsuit against Kentucky abortion ban gets a new day in court Louisville Public Media17:29 1-Dec-25
Anonymous donors gave $1.3M to Gov. Andy Beshear’s dark money group last year Louisville Public Media15:06 1-Dec-25
Former Mayor Greg Fischer dedicates Louisville street named in honor of his parents WAVE 3, Kentucky14:33 1-Dec-25
They Built a Hemp Business in Good Faith but Washington Is About To Crush It Reason06:42 30-Nov-25
Vice President JD Vance Tells Service Members They're 'All Full of S---' for Saying They Like Thanksgiving Turkey People12:42 28-Nov-25
Groups spent $9M lobbying Kentucky executive branch officials in past fiscal year Louisville Public Media12:01 28-Nov-25
'I interrupted him': GOP official slams fellow Republican amid fight over McConnell legacy The Raw Story08:13 28-Nov-25
The Republican Race to Replace Mitch McConnell Has Turned Into a Fight Over His Legacy NOTUS05:33 28-Nov-25
Kentucky Newsmakers 11/30: God’s Pantry Foodbank CEO Michael Halligan; Lexington Vice-Mayor Dan Wu WKYT19:17 27-Nov-25
'Truly disappointed': Residents of deep-red state turning on Trump over 'empty promises' The Raw Story17:08 27-Nov-25
Louisville mayor says he’ll ask for big investments from state legislature Louisville Public Media12:00 27-Nov-25
For Voters in Kentucky, Trump Is Losing His Luster The Nation06:34 27-Nov-25
Grandson of former Jeffersontown mayor arrested for 6th DUI in 2 years WAVE 3, Kentucky21:58 26-Nov-25
Beshear among Democrats suing to save grants for permanent housing from Trump shift LEO Weekly16:29 26-Nov-25
Vice President Vance Remarks to Troops at Fort Campbell, Kentucky C-Span (Video)16:11 26-Nov-25
Gov. Beshear joins lawsuit over Trump housing cuts WKYT16:55 25-Nov-25
Kentucky professor’s lawsuit challenges Trump administration’s definition of antisemitism LEO Weekly14:45 25-Nov-25
Vance, Sen. McConnell Trade Blows on Russia Strategy NewsMax13:31 25-Nov-25
Rep Thomas Massie jokes amid incoming fire from President Trump Fox News12:20 25-Nov-25
JD Vance feuds with with top Republican over Trump’s Russia-Ukraine plan: ‘A ridiculous attack’ NJ.com - The Jersey Journal10:04 25-Nov-25
Why Mitch McConnell killed the hemp buzz Salon.com06:34 25-Nov-25
The Republican plan for Kentucky health care is exactly zero. Are you better off? | Opinion Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky05:05 25-Nov-25
Trump Rips Rand Paul Again: 'He went really bad!' NewsMax15:52 24-Nov-25
Another crack in the Amazon empire People's World14:41 24-Nov-25
New Republican Party of Kentucky headquarters are tribute to Mitch McConnell | Opinion Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky13:59 24-Nov-25
Kentucky takes eSearch Warrant program online statewide after yearslong rollout Louisville Public Media12:42 24-Nov-25
Transcript: Sen. Rand Paul on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 23, 2025 CBS News12:18 23-Nov-25
Proposed bill would force Kentucky police departments to work with ICE task force program Louisville Public Media12:44 21-Nov-25
‘They are frightened’: Republican Senator’s brutal assessment of his own party’s relationship… NJ.com - The Jersey Journal12:18 20-Nov-25
‘As much as possible’: Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg submits long list of funding requests in city’s 2026… WAVE 3, Kentucky18:52 19-Nov-25
Let's Revisit Rep. Thomas Massie's Rather Unhinged Family Christmas Photo Distractify13:30 19-Nov-25
Bgisd receives grades from the state Department of Education WBKO13:12 19-Nov-25
'What's the bright spot?' PSC chair asks Kentucky Power about coal plant costs Louisville Public Media11:09 19-Nov-25
Mayor of London faces two lawsuits, accused of wrongfully terminating officer and doxing WKYT08:20 19-Nov-25
Workers force BlueOval retreat, paving way for UAW certification People's World14:51 18-Nov-25
UPS Airlines president makes appearance in Louisville post devastating crash, amid lawsuit Louisville Public Media14:16 18-Nov-25
Mayor Greenberg says park ranger program is curbing vandalism, theft at city parks WAVE 3, Kentucky09:17 18-Nov-25
Kentucky bill could turn advocates into felons for using public resources on ballot questions Louisville Public Media06:08 18-Nov-25
GOP Unites Behind Epstein Bill After Trump Backs it NewsMax19:17 17-Nov-25
KY man who participated in Jan. 6 riot receives second pardon from Trump Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky16:38 17-Nov-25
Rep. Massie Predicts Wave of GOP Votes on Epstein Files NewsMax17:51 16-Nov-25
Me, JD, and Bobby McGee: Bob Conklin Cleveland.com05:27 16-Nov-25
Trump issues new pardons for Capitol rioters Radio New Zealand00:59 16-Nov-25
Republican Party of Kentucky opens brand new headquarters WSAZ15:10 15-Nov-25
Kentucky hemp farmers and retailers protest Senator Mitch McConnell WAVE 3, Kentucky18:32 14-Nov-25
EV and battery investments boosted GOP districts. Under Trump, it's going away Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky14:13 14-Nov-25
LISTEN: Horse trainer Dale Romans talks immigration, party politics in bid for US Senate Louisville Public Media12:20 14-Nov-25
Rep. Gentry to step down as Kentucky House Democrats’ Caucus Chairman WAVE 3, Kentucky15:18 13-Nov-25
Charges dropped against Cincinnati journalist following Roebling protest arrest Louisville Public Media13:03 13-Nov-25
Thomas Massie-led petition on Epstein files gets final signature, queuing up floor vote Louisville Public Media10:40 13-Nov-25
Democrat Ned Pillersdorf files for Kentucky’s 5th District congressional race WYMT20:57 12-Nov-25
Mortgage brokers, renters react to President Trump’s 50-year mortgage plan WKYT17:59 12-Nov-25
Louisville Mayor confirms the identities of 14 victims in UPS plane crash CBS Austin15:39 12-Nov-25
Thoroughbred trainer Dale Romans enters the Kentucky Senate race Louisville Public Media12:26 12-Nov-25
To cut or not to cut Kentucky’s income tax next year, that is the question Louisville Public Media12:06 12-Nov-25
Hardwood companies seek relief from Trump tariffs Louisville Public Media06:10 12-Nov-25
Louisville mayor proposes $17M in mid-year budget adjustments WAVE 3, Kentucky15:30 11-Nov-25
McConnell, Paul clash over Senate provision that critics say will destroy US hemp industry WEKU Public Radio11:27 11-Nov-25
Facing Trump’s Medicaid cuts, KY hospitals to scale back services. Here’s what could go Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky04:59 11-Nov-25
SCOTUS rejects challenge to same-sex marriage ruling Mercopress04:31 11-Nov-25
Sen. Paul's Objection Delaying Shutdown's End NewsMax16:49 10-Nov-25
Louisville mayor, city officials speak on clean up efforts in aftermath of ups plane crash WAVE 3, Kentucky16:27 10-Nov-25
Belgian ambassador to US meets Gov. Beshear in Kentucky Louisville Public Media15:59 10-Nov-25
Rand Paul’s Fight Over ‘Reefer Madness’ Hemp Measure Could Slow Shutdown-Ending Bill NOTUS15:55 10-Nov-25
Supreme Court dismisses long-shot challenge to right to marry for same-sex couples Los Angeles Times13:02 10-Nov-25
Supreme Court rejects bid to overturn landmark same-sex marriage decision CBS News09:44 10-Nov-25
Louisville mayor touts ‘positive progress’ in reelection pitch to voters Louisville Public Media06:08 10-Nov-25
No people thought unaccounted for as ups cargo plane crash toll stands at 14, Louisville mayor… MailOnline21:13 8-Nov-25

      
            
      
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Latest politics news in Kentucky including updates on local, state and federal legislature, economic policy, jobs, civil rights, abortion law, and more.
Kentucky is considered a red state. In the federal government, Kentucky is represented by two U.S. Senators and six U.S. Representatives. Both Senators Rand Paul and Mitch McConnell are Republican. Of the six Representatives, five are Republican and one is a Democrat. Kentucky has a Democrat governor, Andy Beshear, who was reelected in 2023. The state legislature is also controlled by Republicans, who have majorities in both chambers.
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