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Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin leaves the courtroom after a hearing on an emergency protective order issued against him and sought by his adoptive son, Jonah Bevin, March 25, 2025. (Photo by Michael Clevenger, Courier Journal, via press pool)

Former governor delays child support hearing by asking KY Supreme Court to remove judge

LOUISVILLE — A hearing Friday over whether former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin’s estranged son, Jonah Bevin, is entitled to child support or educational assistance has been postponed after Bevin’s ...

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Economy Kentuckians’ health insurance tax credits set to expire at end of 2025 By NADIA RAMLAGAN Kentucky News Connection – 1/13/25

This Wednesday is the deadline to enroll in Affordable Care Act marketplace health coverage. Advocates say this year is even more critical for those seeking a plan, because the expanded tax credits ...

Kentucky Kentucky Senate president spends first three days of session complaining about local news media By Richard Eberwein – 1/13/25

For three straight days, Kentucky state Senate President Robert Stivers (R-Manchester) has chastised local news media for being negative about the state’s upper chamber.

Environment New data show millions more people exposed to ‘forever’ chemicals By NADIA RAMLAGAN Kentucky News Connection – 12/30/24

The latest Environmental Protection Agency data show over 11 million more people than in earlier estimates have the chemicals known as PFAS in their drinking water. This brings the total number ...

Iowa Three Heartland GOP senators who could spell trouble for Pete Hegseth’s nomination By Richard Eberwein – 11/25/24

With Republicans set to control the Senate with a 53-47 majority, the GOP can only afford three senators to defect, and this small group of senators could prevent Hegseth from joining Trump’s cabinet.

Environment Report: Solar resources reliable during extreme weather events By NADIA RAMLAGAN Kentucky News Connection – 10/10/24

As parts of the country brace for and continue to recover from hurricanes, flooding and a new normal, research shows wind and solar resources tend to be available during extreme weather events. ...

Education Kentucky school superintendents voice opposition to Amendment 2 By NADIA RAMLAGAN Kentucky News Connection – 10/02/24

Kentuckians head to the polls in a few weeks and on the ballot is Amendment 2, a proposed change to the state Constitution to allow public funds for vouchers to pay tuition at private schools. A ...

Education Kentucky ballot measure would divert public money to private schools By NADIA RAMLAGAN Kentucky News Connection – 7/29/24

Kentuckians casting a vote on Amendment 2 this November will decide whether to change the state Constitution to allow public funding of private schools. New data show Amendment 2 would directly hit ...

Elections Seven Heartland governors endorse Harris for president By Richard Eberwein – 7/22/24

In wake of President Joe Biden dropping out of the 2024 presidential election, the Democratic Party has already begun rallying around Vice President Kamala Harris, garnering notable endorsements from seven Democratic governors in the Midwest.

Health care Kentucky to provide health coverage for people leaving incarceration By NADIA RAMLAGAN Kentucky News Connection – 7/08/24

Kentucky is one of a handful of states recently approved to provide health insurance coverage to soon-to-be released incarcerated individuals. The new rules allow Kentucky to provide Medicaid and ...

Infrastructure Kentucky to use $12M to boost internet access in underserved communities By NADIA RAMLAGAN Kentucky News Connection – 6/11/24

Kentucky is set to spend $12 million over the next three years to boost internet access in communities across the state. The funding will go toward more resources to make devices affordable, and ...

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