Senate Approves $350M for Chance at Secret $2B Hardin Co. Economic Development Project
With a 30 to 3 vote the Kentucky state Senate approved an incentive that could bring a $2 billion economic development project to West Kentucky. Kentucky has a “chance” to bring a business to Hardin County with a minimum investment from the company of at least $2 billion. Many in the legislature have signed non-disclosure...
Senate Committee Advances Bill Creating COVID Antibody Administration Centers, Develop Vaccine Campaign
The Senate Health and Welfare Committee moved forward a bill with an 8-2 vote on Wednesday aimed at dealing with health ramifications related to the pandemic. Senate Bill 2, carried by Senate President Robert Stivers, R-Manchester, creates COVID-19 antibody administration centers, and promote a public service campaign aimed at getting Kentuckians vaccinated. The legislation had...
Former KY Rep. Brent Yonts Dies of COVID
Former state Rep. Brent Yonts, a Democrat, has died after a battle with COVID-19. Yonts, who had been under special care and in the ICU for the virus the last two weeks, passed away on Friday, according to friends and family. The former state Representative was 72-years old. The Greenville, Kentucky, Democrat was known for...
On The Move: Miranda Combs Announces Return to TV
After a year and a half with the Secretary of State’s Office in Frankfort, Kentucky, Miranda Combs is returning to television. Combs, who had been serving as the Communications Director for Secretary of State Michael Adams, announced her position with Fox 56 WDKY as their assistant news director on Tuesday via Twitter. “Secretary Adams taught...
Kerry Harvey Named KY Justice & Public Safety Cabinet Secretary
Former Eastern District U.S. Attorney Kerry Harvey has been named by Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Kentucky, as his new Justice and Public Safety Cabinet Secretary. Harvey had been serving the Beshear administration as the Public Protection Cabinet secretary. “I have been blessed to have leaders in my administration who have tremendous talent and breadth of knowledge...
Sen. Alice Forgy Kerr Will Not Seek Re-Election
After 23-years in the General Assembly, state Sen. Alice Forgy Kerr, R-Lexington, has announced she will not seek another term in the upper chamber. “After much prayerful consideration, I have decided that I will not be a candidate for reelection in 2022,” Kerr announced on Wednesday evening. “I make this decision knowing that there are...
Rep. Bam Carney Dies at 51
Rep. Bam Carney, a school teacher, and the former House Majority Floor Leader has passed away at age 51. Carney fell ill in December 2019 diagnosed with pancreatitis, undergoing multiple surgeries in the months that would follow, according to reports from his family. The Campbellsville Republican returned home from the hospital in early June 2021,...
On the Move: Mike Wynn Takes Over as LRC Public Information Officer
The Legislative Research Commission (LRC) is getting a familiar, yet fresh face as their new Public Information Officer. Former Courier-Journal reporter Mike Wynn took over the role this week as former LRC Public Information Officer Rob Webber retired after nearly 25-years in the position. Wynn has served in state government in several roles since leaving...
Veteran lawmaker Sen. Tom Buford Dies at 72
Longtime state Sen. Tom Buford, R-Nicholasville, passed away on Tuesday in Florida. Buford, who was first elected in 1991. He died in Pensacola, Florida, where he was on business caring for properties, according to news reports. “It is with great sadness that we learned today of the passing of our colleague and dear friend, Senator...