FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — A long-running effort to shift Kentucky's elections for governor and other statewide offices to coincide with presidenti…
Republican gubernatorial nominee Daniel Cameron proposed awarding recruitment and retention bonuses to bolster police forces, part of a sweeping public safety plan unveiled Tuesday that calls for tougher penalties against drug traffickers found responsible for causing deaths in Kentucky.
The complaint filed by the Kentucky Democratic Party requests an investigation by the state Executive Branch Ethics Commission.
The Governor said the measure provides extra food stamps for struggling families in Kentucky.
House speaker: 'There's room for negotiation' on bills limiting Kentucky governor's emergency powers
State Rep. David Osborne said he will wait until Gov. Andy Beshear's vetoes are overridden before discussing possible changes.
Republicans have the numbers to override any vetoes.
The bills have passed the Senate and could pass the full House as early as Saturday, when lawmakers will hold a rare weekend meeting in order to quickly get proposed legislation to the governor's desk.
COVID-19 was not the only factor in the Bourbon County man's death, Gov. Andy Beshear said Monday.
Both of the new cases were based in Harrison County, Kentucky.
Gov. Andy Beshear and Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman take a ceremonial oath at the State Capitol at 2 p.m. Tuesday.