Cassie Chambers Armstrong Explores State Senate Race
Louisville Metro Councilperson Cassie Chambers Armstrong is lining up a run for the Kentucky state Senate. Chambers Armstrong, who Kentucky Fried Politics profiled last year, would run for state Senate Minority Floor Leader Morgan McGarvey’s seat in the event he wins his race for the 3rd Congressional District this November. The Louisville District 8 council...
New state laws take effect this week
From LRC Public Information Officer Mike Wynn FRANKFORT – The Kentucky General Assembly passed 234 bills during this year’s legislative session, and most will take effect on Thursday. That means that fentanyl dealers and porch pirates will face tougher penalties, the rules for public assistance are changing, and local school boards will be required to...
‘The Fall of Kentucky’s Rock’ on KFP Podcast
George Humphreys the author of ‘The Fall of Kentucky’s Rock: Western Kentucky Politics Since the New Deal’ is the first guest back on the relaunched Kentucky Fried Politics Podcast. Humphreys dug deep into the historical archives researching a region of Kentucky often overlooked in the political history of the Commonwealth. Western Kentucky produced seven Democratic...
Could Biden Nomination of Bevin/Cameron Lawyer Shift Pardon Liability?
An attorney that helped issue one of the most controversial pardons from the administration of Gov. Matt Bevin is about to be nominated to a lifetime appointment for federal judge thanks to a deal between Sen. Mitch McConnell and President Joe Biden, according to the Courier-Journal. The newspaper reports Chad Meredith will be nominated by...
Increase in KY Voter Registration Continues
For the third straight month there have been more voters added to the rolls than removed, the Kentucky Secretary of State’s Office announced on Wednesday. “Kentucky continues to see a bump in voter registration,” Secretary of State Mike Adams said. “After a sleepy primary election, I hope this indicates voter interest in the General Election.”...
Quick Bites: Fmr. State Rep. Charged With Public Intoxication; ‘Liberty’ Candidates Wanting Recounts Will Have to Pony Up
A former state Representative and current candidate for Scott County Judge-Executive has been charged with six infractions ranging from fleeing police to public intoxication. Charlie Hoffman, 66, was arrested on Friday in Georgetown, Kentucky, and charged with evading police, alcohol intoxication in a public place, resisting arrest, second-degree disorderly conduct, prescription container substances not properly...
Gov. Beshear Files Emergency Order to Freeze Gas Tax
Gov. Andy Beshear has filed an emergency order effectively freezing Kentucky’s gas tax – preventing a 2-cent increase per gallon that would have taken effect July 1. The current tax rate of 26 cents was set to increase under a regulatory trigger, resulting in a price hike on both regular and diesel fuel. Beshear asked...
AG Cameron Names New Chief of Staff
Attorney General Daniel Cameron is announcing his new chief of staff as Derby week captures the attention of Kentuckians. Cameron, R-Kentucky, who is considering a bid for governor next year, has named Carmine G. Iaccarino as Chief of Staff. Cameron’s former Chief of Staff, Barry Dunn, joined Kosair Charities at the end of April. Iaccarino...
AG Cameron Names New Deputy AG; Barry Dunn Named President/CEO of Kosair Charities
Attorney General Daniel Cameron has named Victor Maddox as Deputy Attorney General as former Deputy AG and Chief of Staff has left the office for a new role. Dunn, who has been with Attorney General Cameron since the beginning of his term in 2019, has accepted a position as the new President and CEO of...