Al Cross: McConnell campaigns hard for more military support of Ukraine
Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell has become one of the most outspoken advocates of stronger support for Ukraine, even as his party displays a deeper split on the issue. McConnell made his position clear last Friday at the Munich Security Conference, repeatedly calling for accelerating and expanding military aid to Ukraine. “I think we ought...
Kelly Craft Plans Return to TV With Ad Promising to “Stop China”
After a hiatus from television Republican candidate for governor Kelly Craft will return to the airwaves with an ad promising to protect Kentuckians from China. “As governor, she’ll launch a full court press to stop China in its tracks,” a narrator says in the ad. The advertisement comes as Craft’s ad presence went dark, amongst...
Cassie Chambers Armstrong Wins Special Election to Replace Morgan McGarvey in Senate
Metro Councilwoman Cassie Chambers Armstrong, D-Louisville, has a new title, state Senator-Elect. Armstrong won the special election for Senate District 19 in Louisville to replace Morgan McGarvey who resigned after being elected to Congress. “I’m honored that the voters have entrusted me to go to the state Senate to stand up for our values and...
Public Safety & Education Bills on the Move
From LRC Public Information Officer Mike Wynn: FRANKFORT — The Kentucky General Assembly hit a new rhythm last week as lawmakers welcomed military kids to the Capitol and passed more than 50 bills out of committee with a heavy emphasis on both education and public safety. The fast-paced week drew large crowds to the Capitol...
Gov. Beshear Signs Tax Cut Despite Concerns
Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Kentucky, is signing Republican’s top priority bill that tax would reduce the income tax from 4.5 percent to 4 percent beginning next year. Despite his concerns of long-term repercussions, and a veto of similar legislation last year, Beshear said he was signing the bill into law to give some relief to Kentuckians...
Op-Ed: The Party’s Not Over…Yet
Op-Ed from T.J. Hensley In July this past year, the state Republican Party made a big show of their overtaking the Democrats in number of registered voters in Kentucky. It was an underwhelming victory, largely blown out of proportion (perhaps a foreshadowing of Republican performance in the midterms which would be held just four months...
Jefferson Co. GOP and Spectrum News to Host First GOP Gubernatorial Debate
Four of the 12 Republicans vying for the nomination to challenge Gov. Andy Beshear, D-Kentucky, will appear for their first debate in Louisville next month, with one of the leading candidates not agreeing to participate. Tuesday, March 7, Attorney General Daniel Cameron, Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles, Auditor Mike Harmon, and Somerset Mayor Allen Keck will...
Here’s where the GOP Primary Race for Governor Stands With Less Than 100 Days Until the Election
With less than 100 days until the May 16 primary election early polling suggests a possible three-way race developing for the Republican nomination with Attorney General Daniel Cameron currently enjoying a substantial lead. With a dozen Republicans seeking the nomination to challenge first-term Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear in the fall, several have tried to nationalize...
On the Move: Morgan Watkins exits CJ for Louisville Public Radio
Courier-Journal reporter Morgan Watkins is exiting the newspaper, but staying in the Louisville market. Watkins is joining the newsroom at Louisville Public Radio where she will be covering the health beat. She previously joined the Courier in 2016 where she covered politics, government, and higher education. “I’ll be joining Louisville Public Media in a few...