Ky Supreme Court settles the Governor's power issue during a pandemic, for now

In the Scott and Boone County COVID-19 casesFriday afternoon, the Kentucky Supreme Court issued a stay on the temporary injunctions over Governor Andy Beshear's executive orders.

Beshear bristles at legal challenge from Attorney General

The battles between Governor Andy Beshear when he served as Attorney General and then Governor Matt Bevin were many and filled the courtrooms in Frankfort and pages of statewide newspapers.

Scott Circuit Judge Grants Statewide Temporary Restraining Order Against Governor Beshear’s COVID-19 Executive Orders

Attorney General Daniel Cameron today announced that a Scott Circuit Judge ordered the Governor to cease issuing or enforcing executive orders related to COVID-19 unless the orders meet specific criteria for an emergency as outlined by state law.

Representative Mark Hart issues statement of concern on face mask executive order

I have serious concerns about the Governor’s mandate requiring wearing masks in certain public settings.

Beshear mandates face masks for Kentuckians in public

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear announced at the end of his press conference on Thursday, July 9 that he is signing an executive order to mandate face masks to be worn in public places as of 5 p.m. The mandate is for 30 days and he will evaluate the executive order at that time.

New laws go into effect next week

Most new laws approved during this year’s regular session of the Kentucky General Assembly will go into effect on Wednesday, July 15.

High court delivers 2 religious liberty wins

By TOM STRODE, Baptist Press WASHINGTON (BP) -- The U.S. Supreme Court reaffirmed in two 7-2 rulings Wednesday that churches and religious organizations are free to make employment and health insurance decisions based on their convictions.

Pendleton County Sheriff Office receives funds through CARES act

Governor Andy Beshear's office released a memo that Pendleton County Sheriff Office was one of several local government agencies that will receive funding through the CARES Act.