Sen. C.B. Embry Formally Resigns Senate Seat
Sen. C.B. Embry, R-Morgantown, has formally submitted his letter of resignation to Senate President Robert Stivers Embry announced his retirement during the 2022 Regular Session, due to fighting a long battle with cancer. Embry continued to cast votes during the legislative session with the aide of his wife Wanda. “It has been an honor of...
Al Cross: Is Daniel Cameron remaking himself in Trump’s image?
Kentucky’s chief prosecutor has delivered, figuratively speaking, an indictment with no evidence. Attorney General Daniel Cameron sent a fund-raising email Sept. 15 that said, “The media is actively coordinating messaging efforts with Democrats and their Propaganda Machine to destroy the GOP’s chances this November.” There are several problems with that; the biggest is that Cameron...
Kelly Craft Names Sen. Max Wise Running Mate
Confirming one of the worst kept secrets in Kentucky politics, Kelly Craft has named state Sen. Max Wise as her running mate in the GOP gubernatorial primary. With the move, Craft becomes the first candidate in the field to name a running mate. The 47-year-old Wise chairs the state Senate Education Committee, and is a...
Congressman Barr Endorses Russell Coleman in Attorney General Race
U.S. Rep. Andy Barr, R-Lexington, has joined a growing list of GOP supporters for the only person currently in the race for state Attorney General. Barr endorsed former Western District U.S. Attorney Russell Coleman in the race for the open seat of Attorney General next year. Coleman works at Frost, Brown, Todd in Louisville, but...
Rand Paul Continues TV Blitz with 2nd Ad of General Election
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, continues to spend from his campaign war chest in an effort to remain in the United States Senate for a third term. Paul released the ad, titled Affordable, statewide, which focuses on inflation and spending by Congress. In the video, Paul points the finger at President Joe Biden and Democrats....
Gov. Beshear Appoints former Executive Cabinet Secretary to Board of Elections
A former member of Gov. Andy Beshear’s cabinet has been appointed to the State Board of Elections. J. Michael Brown left his position as Executive Cabinet Secretary in May for a leadership position at Simmons College in Louisville, and is now being appointed a position on the Board of Elections. Gov. Beshear has appointed J. Michael...
Cameron to Supporters: ‘The Media is Actively Coordinating Messaging Efforts With Democrats’
Attorney General and Republican primary candidate for governor Daniel Cameron is sounding the alarm to supporters in an effort to get them to empty their wallets. Cameron’s latest fundraising email sent on Thursday, tells supporters “Democrats are outraising Republicans handily, and we’re at risk of being drowned out by negative Dem attack ads.” Cameron could...
Craig Greenberg Issues Plan to Improve Louisville; Dieruf Claims The Ideas and Phrasing are His
The Democratic and Republican candidates for Louisville mayor are busy issuing plans and pointing fingers as the campaigns zero in on Election Day. Democratic nominee Craig Greenberg offered his Day One priorities focusing on making Louisville’s communities safe. Greenberg’s plan includes a crackdown on illegal guns, fully staffing LMPD, prioritizing solving violent crimes, implementing emergency...
On the Move: Kevin Wheatley Joins Norton Healthcare
After nearly 5 years in the newsroom of WDRB in Louisville, Kevin Wheatley is joining Norton Healthcare. Wheatley, who covered the education beat for WDRB’s digital team, accepted a position with Norton as a communications project manager. “I have appreciated the responsibility this role has offered me and the people who have befriended me and...