State Rep. Joe Graviss, D-Versailles, is running for the 7th Senate District seat to replace Sen. Julian Carroll, who announced last spring that he will not run for reelection.
Editor's note: This story was updated at 9:43 a.m. on Jan. 18 to correct that Rep. Joe Graviss, D-Versailles, is the legislator Ethan Branscum contacted about the bill.
A woman who donated an organ to a complete stranger, then mounted a campaign to give paid leave to people who do likewise, told her story Thursday and moved a legislative committee that approved a bill giving the benefit to state employees.
Taylorsville native and country music star J.D. Shelburne made a stop at the Capitol Wednesday for the unveiling of the Kentucky Department of Tourism’s 2020 Official Visitor’s Guide, of which he graces the cover.
A Frankfort resident has been tapped as commissioner for the Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.
Gov. Andy Beshear on Tuesday announced he had overturned the decision of former Gov. Matt Bevin that teacher protests at the Capitol earlier this year were illegal work stoppages.
Josh Hicks, a Lexington attorney, Marine Corps veteran and former police officer, officially filed paperwork Thursday today to become a Democratic candidate for the 6th Congressional District seat held by U.S. Rep. Andy Barr, R-Ky.
Electronic cigarettes, which escaped taxation in the General Assembly last year and were labeled an epidemic among teenagers, are in line to get taxed when the legislature convenes Jan. 7.
Like any family who has moved into a new home, especially one that is over 100 years old, Gov. Andy Beshear says he plans to have some renovating done on the Governor’s Mansion.
Frankfort native Bob Stewart, who served as secretary of Tourism, Arts and Heritage under former Gov. Steve Beshear, died on Wednesday.
A busy first week in office resulted in the fulfillment of three campaign promises oft touted by Gov. Andy Beshear in his campaign.
On Dec. 9, as part of a POW/MIA ceremony at the Capitol, where the “Chair of Honor” commemorates American service men and women who are prisoners of war or missing in action, the flag was flown. The following day, in keeping with tradition, all flags were removed and new ones took their plac…
Jacqueline Coleman never saw herself in the role of lieutenant governor.
Editor's note: This story was updated at 10 a.m. Saturday with contributions by Michael and Kimberly Dudgeon. The Dugdeons are incorrectly listed as non-Franklin County residents in the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance.
In his final days as Kentucky’s governor, Matt Bevin issued 428 pardons and commutations.
Attorney General-elect Daniel Cameron has appointed former Gov. Matt Bevin’s chief deputy general counsel as solicitor general, a newly created position where he will serve as the state’s advocate in cases before the Court of Appeals and Supreme Court.
Shortly after Gov. Andy Beshear announced he was reorganizing the Kentucky Board of Education with new members, 10 members of the current board said they would challenge the action in court.
On a cold, blustery inauguration day, Gov. Andy Beshear wasted no time heating things up, using an executive order to make good on a campaign promise to replace the Kentucky Board of Education and saying he will file another executive order on Thursday to restore voting rights to nonviolent felons.
Frankfort 15-year-old Katherine Axon was honored at the Capitol following Tuesday’s inauguration for a poster she designed for the new first family’s poster contest.
Frankfort folks braved frigid morning temperatures Tuesday to get the best seats for an event that only happens every four years — the Inaugural Parade.
Frankfort and Franklin County had a few marching bands representing the area in the Inaugural Parade on Tuesday.
Representatives from Frankfort and Franklin County took food to Gov. Andy Beshear and his family on Inauguration Day.
The Governor’s Mansion will soon become a home again for the first time in four years.
Starting in late 2020, Kentucky license plates will get a new look — one that will make the plates easier to manufacture.
Kentucky Council on Postsecondary Education President Aaron Thompson, former interim president of Kentucky State University, is one of 11 2019 inductees into the Kentucky Civil Rights Hall of Fame.
A Franklin County resident was recently appointed to the Kentucky Board of Agriculture by Gov. Matt Bevin.
State Journal reporters take to the streets for this weekly feature in which we ask for your opinions on a variety of topics — some weighty, some light.
Outgoing Gov. Matt Bevin and Gov.-elect Andy Beshear came together Saturday night to light the Capitol Christmas tree after the Frankfort Christmas Parade.
Free public parking and shuttle services will be available for those who attend Tuesday’s public inauguration celebrations.
Editor's note: A previous version of this story contained the wrong filing date. The deadline is Jan. 10.
Editor's Note: A previous version of this article incorrectly stated that Glenna Bevin was killed in a car wreck alongside daughter Brittiney. We regret the error.
Update: This story was updated at 3:13 p.m. on Nov. 26 to include information on the City of Frankfort closing.
Editor's note: A previous version of this story contained the wrong filing date. The deadline is Jan. 10.
Editor's note: This story was updated at 8 p.m. Wednesday with comments from state and city officials and the developer.
There may be two privately owned properties used by the state that are tax-exempt in Frankfort but should not be, according to City Commissioner Eric Whisman.
Gov.-elect Andy Beshear announced that several Frankfort residents have been appointed to his transition team.
Republican Gov. Matt Bevin conceded to Democratic archnemesis Andy Beshear on Thursday, putting an end to Kentucky’s bitterly fought governor’s race and setting the stage for divided government.
A Frankfort man has been appointed to a state board by Gov. Matt Bevin.
Gov.-elect Andy Beshear knelt at the edge of the stage, shaking hands with his supporters just after finishing his victory speech.
By Robert Haley Conway
On the next-to-last Sunday before the election for governor, Andy Beshear’s pastor preached about showing gratitude. Matt Bevin’s pastor preached about the Holy Spirit’s influence on Christians.
In May, lifelong Democrat Reggie Dickerson was all in for state House Minority Leader Rocky Adkins.
Andy Beshear is betting on expanded gambling to offer a solution to Kentucky’s budget problems.
Access to abortion is a “burning issue” in the election for governor of Kentucky.
With Election Day fast approaching, Gov. Matt Bevin and Attorney General Andy Beshear have made President Donald Trump part of their strategies as they maneuver to motivate their respective bases.
Republican Gov. Matt Bevin and Democratic Attorney General Andy Beshear sat down for a debate moderated by KET’s Renee Shaw on Monday night.
Door-to-door efforts to identify, persuade and turn out voters might be the difference between victory and defeat in the Nov. 5 election for governor.
Many locals were stunned to learn that two parcels of prime downtown Frankfort real estate received only a single offer of $1,000 during Wednesday’s sealed bid opening at the newly dedicated Mayo-Underwood Building. However, supporters of downtown revitalization are grateful a developer is w…
An upbeat crowd packed the front foyer of the new Mayo-Underwood Building for its official dedication on Wednesday.
