Q&A: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear on optimism and the rural vote
The rural vote, combatting partisanship, and showing up: how a Democratic governor increased his popularity among rural voters.
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In southwest Louisville, Republicans attempt to flip a freshman Democrat’s seat
Democratic state Rep. Rachel Roarx won her south Louisville district by less than 400 votes in 2022. Now, she’s facing a serious challenge from Republican Carrie McKeehan.
‘Mr. Mayor, do you have time to talk to the President?’
A president doing what a president should do ... and which our president actually does
45th Kentucky legislative race features two first-time candidates
The race for District 45 in the Kentucky House of Representatives pits two newcomers against each other. Republican Thomas Jefferson and Democrat Adam Moore are vying for the central Kentucky seat, which includes a sizable portion of southwest Lexington. 60-year-old Thomas Jefferson, who moved to Lexington more than four decades
An eastern Kentucky Democrat battles a MAGA Republican to hold onto her seat
The last eastern Kentucky Democrat in the state House of Representatives faces a rematch as she tries to hold onto her seat in a presidential election year.
To President Carter on his 100th birthday
Astounding Milestone: 100 Orbits Around the Blue Marble
Inflation Reduction Act fuels Kentucky grocer’s money-saving solar energy investment
Grocery stores take a lot of electricity to operate. A REAP grant is helping a rural business in East Kentucky hold down energy costs for the long haul.
Afraid to seek care amid Georgia’s abortion ban, she stayed at home and died
Candi Miller’s family said she didn't visit a doctor “due to the current legislation on pregnancies and abortions.” Maternal health experts deemed her death preventable and blamed Georgia’s abortion ban.
Beshear-backed challengers trying to turn two suburban Louisville state House districts blue
Yes, Louisville is a blue city, but it still has some red districts. Can these two Dems change that?
PSA – Let’s talk about 100 days at 100 degrees and how to protect yourself
Do you know the recommended work-rest ratio when the temps are crazy high? Watch Belle of the Fifth Column – it could save your life.
This organization backed Kamala Harris in 2003. Now it’s trying to change the face of politics.
“Our work has no end date because there are still a lot of good women that we need to get in office.”
Lessons from the Knights of Labor on this Labor Day
This early union once had thousands of members across the U.S., and still has things to teach us
Joe Biden’s exit line echoes one from 72 years ago
Kentucky’s Alben Barkley, affectionately known as “The Veep,” made a similar decision when the presidency was in front of him.
Harris-Walz ticket earns rave reviews from Kentucky union leaders
All across the commonwealth, union folks are excited about this ticket, and energized not just to vote but to volunteer.
