Kentucky voter registration uptick in May

Secretary of State Michael G. Adams announced that Kentucky began to see a rebound in voter registration during the month of May, with the state’s total number of registered voters increasing to 3,476,391 as of May 31. This number reflects an increase of 7,744, or 0.

Primary election draws raves from top state officials

By TOM LATEK, Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) - Top Kentucky officials of both parties are saying the recent primary election, which was perhaps the most unusual in Kentucky history due to changes made because of the coronavirus outbreak, was a success.

Quarles challenges Beshear executive orders alongside small agritourism business

Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles filed a lawsuit today in the Scott Circuit Court in Georgetown to declare several of Governor Andy Beshear’s executive orders to be violations of the processes outlined by Kentucky’s Administrative Practices Act and the state constitution.

Lawmakers hold hearing on UI benefit payment delays

After hundreds of people seeking help in resolving their unemployment insurance claims descended on the Capitol last week, a legislative panel convened today to investigate the backlog. Calling it “almost criminal” that some Kentuckians have waited since March to have their claims processed, Sen.

Quarles praises legislators for supporting his call with Attorney General for meat price investigation

Agriculture Commissioner Dr. Ryan Quarles praised a bipartisan group of legislators for joining his efforts with Attorney General Daniel Cameron in asking the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate possible anticompetitive practices in the beef packing sector.

Pendleton Countians finally get to cast their vote

Results are unofficial as absentee ballots must be postmarked by Tuesday, June 23 but could be accepted up to a later date but Pendleton County had a large turnout for a primary election.