FRANKFORT, Ky. – Kentucky Democrat Amy McGrath says she would have voted to convict President Donald Trump on both impeachment counts. McGrath said Wednesday the evidence against Trump was overwhelming. She condemned the president’s acquittal in the Senate led by Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Kentucky. McConnell’s campaign says McGrath’s comments show she’s out of step with Kentuckians. The Republican…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A Kentucky Senate committee has approved legislation aimed at shaking up the inner workings of the state’s Medicaid program. One measure clearing the Senate Health and Welfare Committee would end the role of pharmacy benefit managers in handling prescription drug claims. A second bill would reduce the number of managed care companies contracted by the state…
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Breeders’ Cup Juvenile winner Storm the Court is among 347 3-year-old thoroughbreds made eligible during the early nomination period to compete in this year’s Kentucky Derby, Preakness and Belmont stakes. The total was down 15 horses from the 362 that were nominated at the early stage last year. Seven fillies also are among the early nominees…
DANVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Centre College has announced that Milton C. Moreland will serve as its new president beginning July 1. Moreland currently serves as provost and vice president of academic affairs at Rhodes College, a private liberal arts school in Memphis, Tennessee. Centre said in a statement on Wednesday that Moreland was the unanimous choice of an 18-member search…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A national group that promotes physical activity and wellness said it would give fitness centers to three Kentucky schools. Gov. Andy Beshear and the National Foundation for Governors’ Fitness Councils announced in a statement on Monday that Kentucky was selected to receive the equipment. The statement said each fitness center is financed through public/private partnerships. Educators…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky Public Service Commission has named Kent Chandler as its executive director. The agency regulates public utilities in Kentucky. Chandler has been serving the commission as an advisor to the commissioners and formerly worked in the Kentucky Attorney General’s Office of Rate Intervention. Chandler succeeds Gwen R. Pinson, who has held the post since October…
VICCO, Ky. – A report says commissioners of an Eastern Kentucky water district illegally spent more than $133,000 of the district’s money on their own health insurance over the past three years. Public Service Commission says Knott County Water and Sewer District asked for a rate increase. The agency says during their investigation they found that five members on the…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A key Kentucky lawmaker says pension funding will be a top priority as the House starts crafting its own two-year state budget plan. House budget committee chairman Steven Rudy predicted Tuesday that the Republican-led House will make significant changes to Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s spending blueprint. That’s a typical part of the process expected to result…
DRAKESBORO, Ky. (AP) — The Tennessee Valley Authority has shut down its last coal-fired unit at a western Kentucky power plant. Paradise Fossil Plant’s Unit 3 began operating in 1970 with a generating capacity of 1,080 megawatts. On Monday, the unit was separated from the power grid after 50 years in operation. It was the last unit burning coal at…
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — The Kentucky Senate has passed a bill to ban sanctuary policies by most public agencies in the state. The bill cleared the Senate after a lengthy debate Tuesday. The Republican-dominated Senate passed the bill on a 28-10 vote. The measure now goes to the GOP-led House. Sen. Danny Carroll calls it a public safety measure promoting…
