Members of Kentucky’s federal delegation serving in leadership roles in 118th Congress
Kentuckians are serving as leaders and committee chairs in Washington, D.C. after the 118th Congress was sworn in this month. U.S. Congressman Andy Barr of…
Articles by Jacqueline Pitts
House passes priority legislation to further reduce individual income tax
On Thursday, the House passed House Bill 1, which would enact the second income tax reduction envisioned by House Bill 8. House Bill 8 puts…
Kentucky U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell sets record as longest-serving Senate leader
On Tuesday, Mitch McConnell, the senior Senator from Kentucky, set the all-time record for the longest-serving U.S. Senate leader in American history. McConnell became a…
Kentucky sees $10.5 billion in new investments in 2022
Kentucky continued to see historic economic growth in 2022, Gov. Andy Beshear announced Tuesday. Following record investments in 2021, Beshear said this year is Kentucky’s…
Two Republicans enter 2023 race for state treasurer
On Thursday, OJ Oleka announced he will run as for treasurer as a Republican. Oleka is the former president of the Association of Independent Kentucky…
Dr. Kim Schatzel named new president of the University of Louisville
On Wednesday morning, the University of Louisville (UofL) announced Dr. Kim Schatzel of Townson University will serve as the new president of the institution. The…
Kentucky state Senator Alvarado headed to Tennessee to serve as Health Department Commissioner
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee has appointed Dr. Ralph Alvarado, MD, FACP, as commissioner for the Tennessee Department of Health (TDH), effective January 16. Alvarado has…
Former Kentucky Governor John Y. Brown passes away at age 88
Former Kentucky governor and recognized entrepreneur John Y. Brown Jr. has passed away at age 88. Brown, a Lexington native, was Kentucky’s 55th governor and…
Lawmakers hear testimony on critical need to address Kentucky’s workforce shortage in order to ensure future success
Kentucky has experienced incredible economic investment in recent years. However, government data shows that the state is already struggling to fill open jobs, and these…
U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell wins re-election as Republican leader
Kentucky U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell won reelection as Senate GOP leader, fending off a challenge from Florida Sen. Rick Scott, setting himself up to become…