Kentucky Politics

In the last 7 days
This furious Republican just compared his Trump-loyal colleagues to trained monkeys NJ.com - The Jersey Journal18:11 5-Dec-25
Mayor Greenberg, Less is More partner for anti-violence social media contest for local youth WAVE 3, Kentucky17:12 5-Dec-25
Gov. Beshear pushes back against Trump threat to withhold SNAP benefits in Democrat-led states WEKU Public Radio12:14 5-Dec-25
London mayor–council feud continues as meeting canceled; State auditor launches financial examination WYMT03:57 5-Dec-25
London City Council to meet after mayor's abrupt session cancellation LEX1822:40 4-Dec-25
Trump signs substance-use treatment bill backed by Colorado and Kentucky representatives Just The News04:18 4-Dec-25
Kentucky Senate Republicans eye Fcps' finances ahead of budget session LEX1800:03 4-Dec-25
Pro-reparations progressive Democrat who wants ICE abolished mounts long shot Senate bid to… Fox News00:03 4-Dec-25
Bipartisan Push Seeks to Block US Strike on Venezuela NewsMax23:11 3-Dec-25
Senate Republicans meet at My Old Kentucky Home to lay out agenda for 2026 session WKYT22:40 3-Dec-25
Booker to run for U.S. Senate in Kentucky for 3rd time WEKU Public Radio21:30 3-Dec-25
Charles Booker to Run for Senate in Kentucky Political Wire19:58 3-Dec-25
Kentucky Democrat Charles Booker to run again for U.S. Senate seat WKMS18:24 3-Dec-25
Louisville mayor announces Independent Monitor leadership change WAVE 3, Kentucky22:11 2-Dec-25
Jewish woman’s lawsuit against Kentucky abortion ban gets a new day in court Louisville Public Media22:29 1-Dec-25
Anonymous donors gave $1.3M to Gov. Andy Beshear’s dark money group last year Louisville Public Media20:06 1-Dec-25
Former Mayor Greg Fischer dedicates Louisville street named in honor of his parents WAVE 3, Kentucky19:33 1-Dec-25
They Built a Hemp Business in Good Faith but Washington Is About To Crush It Reason11:42 30-Nov-25
In the last month
Vice President JD Vance Tells Service Members They're 'All Full of S---' for Saying They Like Thanksgiving Turkey People17:42 28-Nov-25
Groups spent $9M lobbying Kentucky executive branch officials in past fiscal year Louisville Public Media17:01 28-Nov-25
'I interrupted him': GOP official slams fellow Republican amid fight over McConnell legacy The Raw Story13:13 28-Nov-25
The Republican Race to Replace Mitch McConnell Has Turned Into a Fight Over His Legacy NOTUS10:33 28-Nov-25
Kentucky Newsmakers 11/30: God’s Pantry Foodbank CEO Michael Halligan; Lexington Vice-Mayor Dan Wu WKYT00:17 28-Nov-25
'Truly disappointed': Residents of deep-red state turning on Trump over 'empty promises' The Raw Story22:08 27-Nov-25
Louisville mayor says he’ll ask for big investments from state legislature Louisville Public Media17:00 27-Nov-25
For Voters in Kentucky, Trump Is Losing His Luster The Nation11:34 27-Nov-25
Grandson of former Jeffersontown mayor arrested for 6th DUI in 2 years WAVE 3, Kentucky02:58 27-Nov-25
Beshear among Democrats suing to save grants for permanent housing from Trump shift LEO Weekly21:29 26-Nov-25
Vice President Vance Remarks to Troops at Fort Campbell, Kentucky C-Span (Video)21:11 26-Nov-25
Gov. Beshear joins lawsuit over Trump housing cuts WKYT21:55 25-Nov-25
Kentucky professor’s lawsuit challenges Trump administration’s definition of antisemitism LEO Weekly19:45 25-Nov-25
Vance, Sen. McConnell Trade Blows on Russia Strategy NewsMax18:31 25-Nov-25
Rep Thomas Massie jokes amid incoming fire from President Trump Fox News17:20 25-Nov-25
JD Vance feuds with with top Republican over Trump’s Russia-Ukraine plan: ‘A ridiculous attack’ NJ.com - The Jersey Journal15:04 25-Nov-25
Why Mitch McConnell killed the hemp buzz Salon.com11:34 25-Nov-25
The Republican plan for Kentucky health care is exactly zero. Are you better off? | Opinion Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky10:05 25-Nov-25
Trump Rips Rand Paul Again: 'He went really bad!' NewsMax20:52 24-Nov-25
Another crack in the Amazon empire People's World19:41 24-Nov-25
New Republican Party of Kentucky headquarters are tribute to Mitch McConnell | Opinion Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky18:59 24-Nov-25
Kentucky takes eSearch Warrant program online statewide after yearslong rollout Louisville Public Media17:42 24-Nov-25
Transcript: Sen. Rand Paul on "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan," Nov. 23, 2025 CBS News17:18 23-Nov-25
Proposed bill would force Kentucky police departments to work with ICE task force program Louisville Public Media17:44 21-Nov-25
‘They are frightened’: Republican Senator’s brutal assessment of his own party’s relationship… NJ.com - The Jersey Journal17:18 20-Nov-25
‘As much as possible’: Louisville Mayor Craig Greenberg submits long list of funding requests in city’s 2026… WAVE 3, Kentucky23:52 19-Nov-25
Let's Revisit Rep. Thomas Massie's Rather Unhinged Family Christmas Photo Distractify18:30 19-Nov-25
Bgisd receives grades from the state Department of Education WBKO18:12 19-Nov-25
'What's the bright spot?' PSC chair asks Kentucky Power about coal plant costs Louisville Public Media16:09 19-Nov-25
Mayor of London faces two lawsuits, accused of wrongfully terminating officer and doxing WKYT13:20 19-Nov-25
Workers force BlueOval retreat, paving way for UAW certification People's World19:51 18-Nov-25
UPS Airlines president makes appearance in Louisville post devastating crash, amid lawsuit Louisville Public Media19:16 18-Nov-25
Mayor Greenberg says park ranger program is curbing vandalism, theft at city parks WAVE 3, Kentucky14:17 18-Nov-25
Kentucky bill could turn advocates into felons for using public resources on ballot questions Louisville Public Media11:08 18-Nov-25
GOP Unites Behind Epstein Bill After Trump Backs it NewsMax00:17 18-Nov-25
KY man who participated in Jan. 6 riot receives second pardon from Trump Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky21:38 17-Nov-25
Rep. Massie Predicts Wave of GOP Votes on Epstein Files NewsMax22:51 16-Nov-25
Me, JD, and Bobby McGee: Bob Conklin Cleveland.com10:27 16-Nov-25
Trump issues new pardons for Capitol rioters Radio New Zealand05:59 16-Nov-25
Republican Party of Kentucky opens brand new headquarters WSAZ20:10 15-Nov-25
Kentucky hemp farmers and retailers protest Senator Mitch McConnell WAVE 3, Kentucky23:32 14-Nov-25
EV and battery investments boosted GOP districts. Under Trump, it's going away Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky19:13 14-Nov-25
LISTEN: Horse trainer Dale Romans talks immigration, party politics in bid for US Senate Louisville Public Media17:20 14-Nov-25
Rep. Gentry to step down as Kentucky House Democrats’ Caucus Chairman WAVE 3, Kentucky20:18 13-Nov-25
Charges dropped against Cincinnati journalist following Roebling protest arrest Louisville Public Media18:03 13-Nov-25
Thomas Massie-led petition on Epstein files gets final signature, queuing up floor vote Louisville Public Media15:40 13-Nov-25
Democrat Ned Pillersdorf files for Kentucky’s 5th District congressional race WYMT01:57 13-Nov-25
Mortgage brokers, renters react to President Trump’s 50-year mortgage plan WKYT22:59 12-Nov-25
Louisville Mayor confirms the identities of 14 victims in UPS plane crash CBS Austin20:39 12-Nov-25
Thoroughbred trainer Dale Romans enters the Kentucky Senate race Louisville Public Media17:26 12-Nov-25
To cut or not to cut Kentucky’s income tax next year, that is the question Louisville Public Media17:06 12-Nov-25
Hardwood companies seek relief from Trump tariffs Louisville Public Media11:10 12-Nov-25
Louisville mayor proposes $17M in mid-year budget adjustments WAVE 3, Kentucky20:30 11-Nov-25
McConnell, Paul clash over Senate provision that critics say will destroy US hemp industry WEKU Public Radio16:27 11-Nov-25
Facing Trump’s Medicaid cuts, KY hospitals to scale back services. Here’s what could go Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky09:59 11-Nov-25
SCOTUS rejects challenge to same-sex marriage ruling Mercopress09:31 11-Nov-25
Sen. Paul's Objection Delaying Shutdown's End NewsMax21:49 10-Nov-25
Louisville mayor, city officials speak on clean up efforts in aftermath of ups plane crash WAVE 3, Kentucky21:27 10-Nov-25
Belgian ambassador to US meets Gov. Beshear in Kentucky Louisville Public Media20:59 10-Nov-25
Rand Paul’s Fight Over ‘Reefer Madness’ Hemp Measure Could Slow Shutdown-Ending Bill NOTUS20:55 10-Nov-25
Supreme Court dismisses long-shot challenge to right to marry for same-sex couples Los Angeles Times18:02 10-Nov-25
Supreme Court rejects bid to overturn landmark same-sex marriage decision CBS News14:44 10-Nov-25
Louisville mayor touts ‘positive progress’ in reelection pitch to voters Louisville Public Media11:08 10-Nov-25
No people thought unaccounted for as ups cargo plane crash toll stands at 14, Louisville mayor… MailOnline02:13 9-Nov-25
Biden visits Omaha with Kentucky governor as Nebraska Dems eye 2026 Nebraska Examiner08:18 8-Nov-25
Ky. Congressman Hal Rogers files for reelection WKYT00:03 8-Nov-25
Congressman Hal Rogers announces re-election bid WYMT22:24 7-Nov-25
NTSB Provides Update on Louisville UPS Plane Crash Investigation C-Span (Video)20:30 7-Nov-25
Barr officially files for Kentucky US Senate race WKYT17:06 7-Nov-25
Louisville plane crash death toll rises to 13 as UPS names passengers Just The News14:58 7-Nov-25
Next wage indexation projected for late 2026, Mamdani elected NYC mayor, and 12 die in Kentucky plane crash RTL Today11:08 7-Nov-25
Death toll rises to 13 in ups plane crash: Mayor WXIX Fox 19, Ohio22:49 6-Nov-25
Louisville mayor says last missing victim from ups plane crash found WAVE 3, Kentucky17:47 6-Nov-25
Louisville mayor confirms 14th victim found at ups plane crash site WAVE 3, Kentucky17:47 6-Nov-25
Arizona joins lawsuit over Trump administration restrictions on FEMA emergency grants KJZZ17:39 6-Nov-25
Search underway amid rubble of UPS plane crash that killed 12 in Louisville Louisville Public Media16:47 6-Nov-25
12 dead, 9 reported missing in Louisville plane crash: Mayor WXIX Fox 19, Ohio16:02 6-Nov-25
Louisville mayor: 12 Ups plane crash dead have been identified, 9 still missing Lexington Herald-Leader, Kentucky15:53 6-Nov-25
Beshear deploying Kentucky National Guard to food banks Louisville Public Media15:46 6-Nov-25
Watch: At least 12 killed as ups plane flips and explodes into a fireball at Kentucky airport The Financial Express10:38 6-Nov-25
Mitch McConnell Helped Usher in the Hemp Industry; Now He is Working to Effectively Kill It CounterPunch06:56 6-Nov-25

      
            
      
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Kentucky is considered a red state. In the federal government, Kentucky is represented by two U.S. Senators and six U.S. Representatives. Both Senators Rand Paul and Mitch McConnell are Republican. Of the six Representatives, five are Republican and one is a Democrat. Kentucky has a Democrat governor, Andy Beshear, who was reelected in 2023. The state legislature is also controlled by Republicans, who have majorities in both chambers.
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