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Kentucky governor says investigators will determine what caused deadly Louisville factory explosion
Read full article: Kentucky governor says investigators will determine what caused deadly Louisville factory explosionKentucky’s governor says investigators will find out what caused a deadly explosion that ripped apart a Louisville factory.
Human remains in Kentucky positively identified as the Kentucky highway shooter
Read full article: Human remains in Kentucky positively identified as the Kentucky highway shooterHuman remains found in Kentucky have been positively identified as the man who shot 12 vehicles and wounded five people on Interstate 75 more than a week earlier.
Correction: Courthouse Shooting-Kentucky story
Read full article: Correction: Courthouse Shooting-Kentucky storyIn a story about the fatal shooting of a Kentucky judge that was initially published on Sept. 19, 2024, The Associated Press incorrectly reported that Judge Kevin Mullins helped develop Addiction Recovery Care, a company with a network of treatment centers across Kentucky.
A couple found the Kentucky highway shooter's remains by being bounty hunters for a week, they say
Read full article: A couple found the Kentucky highway shooter's remains by being bounty hunters for a week, they sayIt was a married couple who discovered remains that authorities believe were a man who opened fire on a Kentucky highway.
Authorities search for shooter along I-75 in southeastern Kentucky with up to 7 people hurt
Read full article: Authorities search for shooter along I-75 in southeastern Kentucky with up to 7 people hurtA manhunt is underway as police search for a gunman in a rural area of southeastern Kentucky near Interstate 75.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear ready to campaign for Harris-Walz after losing out for spot on the ticket
Read full article: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear ready to campaign for Harris-Walz after losing out for spot on the ticketKentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he's ready to campaign for the national Democratic ticket.
Picking a running mate: Inside the 16 days between Kamala Harris' launch and her choice of Tim Walz
Read full article: Picking a running mate: Inside the 16 days between Kamala Harris' launch and her choice of Tim WalzKamala Harris’ whirlwind process to select Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate can be summed up in a word: weird.
Kentucky Republicans ridicule Beshear's efforts to land spot on national Democratic ticket
Read full article: Kentucky Republicans ridicule Beshear's efforts to land spot on national Democratic ticketProminent Republicans in Kentucky have ridiculed Gov. Andy Beshear's efforts to land the No. 2 spot on the Democratic presidential ticket.
Some activists step up criticism of Shapiro and Kelly as Harris closes in on naming a running mate
Read full article: Some activists step up criticism of Shapiro and Kelly as Harris closes in on naming a running mateDemocrats have unified with remarkable speed behind Vice President Kamala Harris as she’s taken over the top of the party’s ticket.
Kamala Harris is interviewing six potential vice president picks this weekend, AP sources say
Read full article: Kamala Harris is interviewing six potential vice president picks this weekend, AP sources sayVice President Kamala Harris is interviewing a half-dozen potential running mates this weekend ahead of a formal announcement and a battleground tour with her new No. 2 next week.
Harris is planning a tour of battleground states next week with her yet-to-be-named running mate
Read full article: Harris is planning a tour of battleground states next week with her yet-to-be-named running mateVice President Kamala Harris is set to launch a battleground tour next week with her yet-to-be-named running mate, with stops in seven swing states stretching from Pennsylvania to Nevada.
Harris raised $200 million in first week of White House campaign and signed up 170,000 volunteers
Read full article: Harris raised $200 million in first week of White House campaign and signed up 170,000 volunteersVice President Kamala Harris’ campaign has raised $200 million since she emerged as the likely Democratic presidential nominee last week.
Beshear gets a warm embrace in flood-stricken parts of Kentucky where he and Trump are both popular
Read full article: Beshear gets a warm embrace in flood-stricken parts of Kentucky where he and Trump are both popularKentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is one of several Democrats who is said to be in consideration as Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate.
2024 Election Latest: Harris urges people to vote as campaign heats up, Trump meets with Netanyahu
Read full article: 2024 Election Latest: Harris urges people to vote as campaign heats up, Trump meets with NetanyahuFormer President Barack Obama and former first lady Michelle Obama have endorsed Kamala Harris in her White House bid, giving the vice president the expected but still crucial backing of the nation’s two most popular Democrats.
Soda Pop Wars: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear apologizes for barb, but not to Sen. JD Vance
Read full article: Soda Pop Wars: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear apologizes for barb, but not to Sen. JD VanceKentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has apologized for a comment about Ohio Sen. JD Vance earlier this week — but not to Vance.
As Harris considers a running mate, what are states' succession rules for VP candidates?
Read full article: As Harris considers a running mate, what are states' succession rules for VP candidates?The 2024 White House campaign has thrust a handful of governors and senators into the mix for vice president.
Harris is starting to vet potential running mates. Her initial list includes nearly a dozen names
Read full article: Harris is starting to vet potential running mates. Her initial list includes nearly a dozen namesVice President Kamala Harris is beginning to vet about a dozen possible candidates to be her running mate as she approaches one of most consequential decisions of her new presidential candidacy.
Kamala Harris faces a major test as she looks for a running mate for her White House run
Read full article: Kamala Harris faces a major test as she looks for a running mate for her White House runVice President Kamala Harris must choose a running mate in only a few weeks as Democrats prepare for their convention next month.
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear endorses Harris amid speculation if he's in running to join the ticket
Read full article: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear endorses Harris amid speculation if he's in running to join the ticketKentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he spoke with Vice President Kamala Harris soon after she became the prohibitive favorite to lead the Democratic ticket.
Who's No. 2? Here are the top Democrats who could be a running mate for Kamala Harris
Read full article: Who's No. 2? Here are the top Democrats who could be a running mate for Kamala HarrisAs support coalesces around Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's nominee for president, the conversation has turned to a potential running mate.
Vice President Kamala Harris leads list of contenders for spots on the Democratic ticket
Read full article: Vice President Kamala Harris leads list of contenders for spots on the Democratic ticketPresident Joe Biden's decision to step down as the Democratic Party's presumptive nominee for president has opened the door for other possible candidates.
Why would Kamala Harris be choice to replace Joe Biden if he drops out of race? Follow the money
Read full article: Why would Kamala Harris be choice to replace Joe Biden if he drops out of race? Follow the moneyIt’s simply reality that based on campaign funds, Harris appears to be the only viable option for Democrats as an alternative to Biden.
Pressure is building on Biden to step aside. But many Democrats feel powerless to replace him
Read full article: Pressure is building on Biden to step aside. But many Democrats feel powerless to replace himSen. Bernie Sanders says he’s not confident President Joe Biden can win the election this fall in the wake of last week's debate.
Now an abortion rights advocate, woman raped by stepfather as a child will campaign with first lady
Read full article: Now an abortion rights advocate, woman raped by stepfather as a child will campaign with first ladyA 22-year-old woman who's become a vocal reproductive rights advocate after she was raped by her stepfather as a child will campaign with first lady Jill Biden in Pennsylvania this weekend.
Kentucky Democratic governor pushes back against Trump-led attacks on electric vehicles
Read full article: Kentucky Democratic governor pushes back against Trump-led attacks on electric vehiclesKentucky's governor says electric vehicles have ignited enough momentum from job growth and investments to steer past any roadblocks from former President Donald Trump and other critics.
At least 22 dead in Memorial Day weekend storms that devastated several US states
Read full article: At least 22 dead in Memorial Day weekend storms that devastated several US statesA series of powerful storms in the central and southern U.S. over the Memorial Day holiday weekend has killed at least 22 people as they left a wide trail of destroyed homes, businesses and power outages.
Kentucky governor takes action on Juneteenth holiday and against discrimination based on hairstyles
Read full article: Kentucky governor takes action on Juneteenth holiday and against discrimination based on hairstylesKentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has designated Juneteenth as a holiday for state executive branch workers.
Kentucky governor announces lottery to award initial round of medical cannabis business licenses
Read full article: Kentucky governor announces lottery to award initial round of medical cannabis business licensesGov. Andy Beshear says Kentucky will use a lottery to award licenses to businesses competing to participate in the state’s startup medical cannabis program.
Vice President Harris, rapper Fat Joe team up for discussion on easing marijuana penalties
Read full article: Vice President Harris, rapper Fat Joe team up for discussion on easing marijuana penaltiesVice President Kamala Harris says it's “absurd” that the federal government classifies marijuana as more dangerous than fentanyl, the synthetic opioid blamed for tens of thousands of deaths in the United States.
Kentucky governor marks civil rights event by condemning limits on diversity, equity and inclusion
Read full article: Kentucky governor marks civil rights event by condemning limits on diversity, equity and inclusionDemocratic Gov. Andy Beshear marched with other Kentuckians to commemorate the 60th anniversary of a landmark civil-rights rally that featured Martin Luther King Jr. in the state's capital city.
A booming bourbon industry has Kentucky leaders toasting record growth
Read full article: A booming bourbon industry has Kentucky leaders toasting record growthFifteen years ago, bourbon barons poured whiskey out on the Kentucky Capitol steps to protest a looming tax increase on the spirits industry.
Campaign advocate for abortion rights makes plea for Kentucky lawmakers to relax abortion ban
Read full article: Campaign advocate for abortion rights makes plea for Kentucky lawmakers to relax abortion banA woman who dominated discussion about abortion during Kentucky’s campaign last year has stepped forward again.
Kentucky governor backs longer list of conditions eligible for treatment under medical marijuana law
Read full article: Kentucky governor backs longer list of conditions eligible for treatment under medical marijuana lawKentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says access to medical marijuana in the state should expand to include more health conditions.
FBI calls bomb threats that led to brief lockdowns and evacuations of some state capitols a hoax
Read full article: FBI calls bomb threats that led to brief lockdowns and evacuations of some state capitols a hoaxA bomb threat emailed to officials in several states has briefly disrupted government affairs and prompted some state capitol evacuations, but no explosives have been found and federal officials quickly dismissed the threats as a hoax.
Kentucky's Democratic governor refers to Trump's anti-immigrant language as dangerous, dehumanizing
Read full article: Kentucky's Democratic governor refers to Trump's anti-immigrant language as dangerous, dehumanizingKentucky's governor says Republican Donald Trump’s anti-immigrant language is dangerous and dehumanizing.
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear denounces politics of division at start of 2nd term in Kentucky
Read full article: Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear denounces politics of division at start of 2nd term in KentuckyDemocratic Gov. Andy Beshear railed against the politics of division as he launched his second term in Kentucky.
Residents of Kentucky town can return home after crews extinguish derailment fire
Read full article: Residents of Kentucky town can return home after crews extinguish derailment fireRail operator CSX says that a chemical fire at a Kentucky train derailment that caused evacuations has been extinguished and residents can return to their homes.
The protests outside DNC headquarters signal the divides in Biden's base over Israel-Hamas war
Read full article: The protests outside DNC headquarters signal the divides in Biden's base over Israel-Hamas warNational Democrats this year have insisted the party is united and ready to rally around President Joe Biden heading into next year’s election.
Biden sees hopeful signs for his reelection in Democrats' 2023 wins. Others in his party are worried
Read full article: Biden sees hopeful signs for his reelection in Democrats' 2023 wins. Others in his party are worriedPresident Joe Biden's team is raising the Democratic sweep of this month's key elections as proof that he's in good position to win a second term.
Democrats see abortion wins as a springboard for 2024 as GOP struggles to find a winning message
Read full article: Democrats see abortion wins as a springboard for 2024 as GOP struggles to find a winning messageVoters have thrown their support behind abortion rights in races in Ohio, Virginia and elsewhere.
Gov. Beshear says his reelection in Kentucky shows how Democrats can overcome US political divisions
Read full article: Gov. Beshear says his reelection in Kentucky shows how Democrats can overcome US political divisionsDemocratic Gov. Andy Beshear is fresh off his reelection victory in Republican-leaning Kentucky and he says his party can overcome America’s deep divisions by trying “to lead with compassion” and improving the lives of the people who elect them.
Andy Beshear's path to reelection as Kentucky governor went through Trump country
Read full article: Andy Beshear's path to reelection as Kentucky governor went through Trump countryDemocratic Gov. Andy Beshear won reelection to Kentucky’s highest office Tuesday by improving upon the path to victory he carved in his successful 2019 bid.
Democrats won big on abortion rights Tuesday. Here's what the results say for the US going into 2024
Read full article: Democrats won big on abortion rights Tuesday. Here's what the results say for the US going into 2024Democrats have plenty of good news to celebrate from Tuesday’s elections and there's more evidence they can win races centered on the national debate over abortion.
AP Election Brief | What to expect in Kentucky's general election
Read full article: AP Election Brief | What to expect in Kentucky's general electionKentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear seeks a second term in the heavily Republican state on Tuesday in one of the most competitive and closely watched races on the ballot this year.
Cameron tries to energize growing GOP base in challenging Democratic incumbent in Kentucky
Read full article: Cameron tries to energize growing GOP base in challenging Democratic incumbent in KentuckyRepublican Daniel Cameron is picking apart the Democratic governor’s record in trying to energize his party's growing base in Kentucky's gubernatorial race.
Democratic Gov. Beshear downplays party labels in campaigning for 2nd term in GOP-leaning Kentucky
Read full article: Democratic Gov. Beshear downplays party labels in campaigning for 2nd term in GOP-leaning KentuckyDemocratic Gov. Andy Beshear is downplaying party labels in seeking a second term in Republican-leaning Kentucky.
Swing-county Kentucky voters weigh their choices for governor in a closely watched off-year election
Read full article: Swing-county Kentucky voters weigh their choices for governor in a closely watched off-year electionThere's an election for governor next month in Kentucky, and voters are trying to decide between Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear and Republican Daniel Cameron, the state attorney general.
DeSantis said he would support a 15-week abortion ban, after avoiding a direct answer for months
Read full article: DeSantis said he would support a 15-week abortion ban, after avoiding a direct answer for monthsWhen Ron DeSantis said during last week’s Republican presidential debate that he would support a federal ban on abortion at 15 weeks of pregnancy, some anti-abortion activists called it the news they had been waiting months to hear.
Republican offers new twist on abortion exceptions as issue stays at forefront of Kentucky campaign
Read full article: Republican offers new twist on abortion exceptions as issue stays at forefront of Kentucky campaignThe complexities of abortion-related politics in the post-Roe v. Wade era are continuing to put the squeeze on Republican Daniel Cameron.
GOP gubernatorial candidate signals support for rape, incest exceptions to Kentucky abortion law
Read full article: GOP gubernatorial candidate signals support for rape, incest exceptions to Kentucky abortion lawRepublican gubernatorial nominee Daniel Cameron has appeared to soften his hardline opposition to abortion.
Legal sports betting opens to fanfare in Kentucky; governor makes the first wager at Churchill Downs
Read full article: Legal sports betting opens to fanfare in Kentucky; governor makes the first wager at Churchill DownsKentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has placed a $20 bet to signal that legal sports wagering is off and running in the Bluegrass State.
Kentucky governor's efforts to help storm-ravaged towns may dilute GOP advantage in rural areas
Read full article: Kentucky governor's efforts to help storm-ravaged towns may dilute GOP advantage in rural areasThe time Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, has spent helping disaster-stricken places in the state like Mayfield rebuild could be a key to his reelection bid against Republican challenger Daniel Cameron, the state’s attorney general.
GOP nominee says he would renew push for Medicaid work requirement if elected governor in Kentucky
Read full article: GOP nominee says he would renew push for Medicaid work requirement if elected governor in KentuckyRepublican Daniel Cameron says he would move quickly as Kentucky’s governor to revive a push to require some able-bodied adults to work in exchange for Medicaid health coverage.
Democratic governor pushes back against transgender-related attacks by GOP in Kentucky campaign
Read full article: Democratic governor pushes back against transgender-related attacks by GOP in Kentucky campaignKentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is pushing back against Republican efforts to cast him as an advocate of gender reassignment surgery for minors.
Election-year review of disaster relief funds draws rebuke from Kentucky governor
Read full article: Election-year review of disaster relief funds draws rebuke from Kentucky governorDisaster recovery funds set up by Kentucky’s Democratic governor to assist victims of tornadoes and flooding will be scrutinized by the state auditor’s office.
As whiskey and bourbon business booms, beloved distillers face pushback over taxes and emissions
Read full article: As whiskey and bourbon business booms, beloved distillers face pushback over taxes and emissionsThe whiskey and bourbon makers of Tennessee and Kentucky have long been beloved in their communities, where they provide jobs and the pride of a successful homegrown industry.
Gubernatorial nominee's plans to attend rally spark Republican infighting in Kentucky
Read full article: Gubernatorial nominee's plans to attend rally spark Republican infighting in KentuckyRepublican infighting has erupted in Kentucky over gubernatorial nominee Daniel Cameron’s plans to attend a rally sponsored by an ex-rival now looking to challenge a GOP congressman next year.
Labor group requests ethics probe of Kentucky GOP gubernatorial candidate over campaign solicitation
Read full article: Labor group requests ethics probe of Kentucky GOP gubernatorial candidate over campaign solicitationA labor group has requested an ethics investigation of Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron for soliciting and accepting campaign donations from a drug treatment organization under scrutiny by his office.
Kentucky GOP gubernatorial nominee mostly steers away from Trump's latest legal woes
Read full article: Kentucky GOP gubernatorial nominee mostly steers away from Trump's latest legal woesKentucky GOP gubernatorial nominee Daniel Cameron stuck to his conservative playbook but steered away for the most part from ex-President Donald Trump’s latest legal woes.
Breonna Taylor supporters launch campaign against GOP gubernatorial nominee in Kentucky
Read full article: Breonna Taylor supporters launch campaign against GOP gubernatorial nominee in KentuckyThe mother of slain Black woman Breonna Taylor is baccking a grassroots campaign aimed at defeating Republican Daniel Cameron’s bid for Kentucky governor.
Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky signals focus on family values in closely watched fall race
Read full article: Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky signals focus on family values in closely watched fall raceKentucky Gov. Andy Beshear is preparing for what could be the most hotly contested election of the year.
Trump-backed Daniel Cameron to face Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear in November
Read full article: Trump-backed Daniel Cameron to face Democratic Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear in NovemberAttorney General Daniel Cameron has won the Republican primary for Kentucky governor and will face Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear in November.
What to Watch: Clues about voter sentiment could emerge from Kentucky, Pennsylvania primaries
Read full article: What to Watch: Clues about voter sentiment could emerge from Kentucky, Pennsylvania primariesOff-year elections Tuesday in Kentucky and Pennsylvania could send early signals about the mood of voters ahead of next year’s races for the White House and Congress.
Trump-backed candidate for Kentucky governor downplays jury verdict against former president
Read full article: Trump-backed candidate for Kentucky governor downplays jury verdict against former presidentKentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron is touting his endorsement from Donald Trump as an honor in his quest to become the GOP nominee for governor.
GOP candidates tread cautiously on gun issues in Kentucky
Read full article: GOP candidates tread cautiously on gun issues in KentuckyIn the days after a bank employee used an assault-style rifle to kill five coworkers, Republicans running for governor this year in Kentucky have been deflecting questions about gun legislation.
911 calls show chaotic moments during Kentucky bank shooting
Read full article: 911 calls show chaotic moments during Kentucky bank shootingFrantic calls from witnesses reporting a mass shooting at a Louisville bank were released by police, including one from a woman who was on a virtual meeting and saw the shooter, as well as one from the man’s mother, who told a 911 operator that her son “currently has a gun and is heading toward” the bank.
As shootings hit close to home, govs wrestle with next steps
Read full article: As shootings hit close to home, govs wrestle with next stepsTwo weeks after one of his wife’s closest friends was killed in a Nashville school shooting, Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee on Tuesday called for legislation that would keep firearms away from people who could harm themselves or others.
GOP lawmakers override veto of transgender bill in Kentucky
Read full article: GOP lawmakers override veto of transgender bill in KentuckyRepublican lawmakers in Kentucky have swept aside the Democratic governor’s veto of a bill regulating some of the most personal aspects of life for transgender young people.
Craft deflects questions about Trump as she files for Ky gov
Read full article: Craft deflects questions about Trump as she files for Ky govFormer United Nations Ambassador Kelly Craft is shying away from talking about her ex-boss — Donald Trump — and his support for a rival in the race for Kentucky governor.
Biden’s new year pitch focuses on benefits of bipartisanship
Read full article: Biden’s new year pitch focuses on benefits of bipartisanshipPresident Joe Biden and top administration officials are opening a new year of divided government by fanning out across the country later this week to talk about how the economy is benefitting from his work with Democrats and Republicans.
Dem governor: Caring is key to connecting with rural voters
Read full article: Dem governor: Caring is key to connecting with rural votersKentucky's governor says Democrats have a better chance of connecting with rural voters when they talk about the things people need and the ways they can help them.
Beshear defends legality of his action on medical marijuana
Read full article: Beshear defends legality of his action on medical marijuanaKentucky Gov. Andy Beshear says he’s confident he’s on solid legal ground in allowing Kentuckians suffering from severe conditions to legally possess medical marijuana.