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Kentucky politics news from @heraldleader journalists John Cheves (JC), @TessaDuvall (TD), @AcquistoA (AA) & @HannahPinski (HP).

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Nothing to change in Kentucky state Senate.
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Kentucky lawmakers saved a virtual school. Now it has three straight years of bad scores kentucky.com/news/local/educ…

KY lawmakers saved a virtual school. Now it has 3 straight years of bad scores

In 2025, Kentucky lawmakers saved the Kentucky Virtual Academy in the Cloverport Independent School District which has lowest scores

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U.S. Rep. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., hopes to keep his job just a little bit longer than Pete Hegseth keeps his.
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Central Kentucky prosecutor pleads guilty after taking bribe to dismiss traffic ticket kentucky.com/news/local/crim…
Central KY prosecutor pleads guilty after taking bribe to dismiss traffic ticket

Central KY prosecutor pleads guilty after taking bribe to dismiss traffic ticket

Prosecutors have recommended a two-year sentence.

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Former Lexington councilwoman makes bid to be chair of Republican National Committee kentucky.com/news/politics-g…
Former Lexington councilwoman makes bid to be chair of Republican National Committee

Former Lexington councilwoman makes bid to be chair of Republican National Committee

KC Crosbie currently serves as co-chair of the RNC. The GOP lost the U.S. House, Senate and key state races on Nov. 3.

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On Comment on Kentucky, Bill Bryant @kynewsmakers will review the election results with @MarioAndersonTV of @SpectrumNews1KY, John Cheves @BGPolitics of @heraldleader and Sylvia Goodman @sylviaruthg of @WFPLNews. Tune in tonight at 8 on KET.
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Here's where you can stick your campaign signs. kentucky.com/news/politics-g…
Don’t put that political yard sign in the trash, Lexington. Here’s what to do instead

Don’t put that political yard sign in the trash, Lexington. Here’s what to do instead

Lexington has more than a dozen drop-off locations for political yard signs.

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Kentucky Department of Juvenile Justice pays $70,000 to settle whistleblower lawsuit alleging teen was abused kentucky.com/news/politics-g…
KY Juvenile Justice pays $70,000 to settle whistleblower lawsuit alleging teen was abused

KY Juvenile Justice pays $70,000 to settle whistleblower lawsuit alleging teen was abused

In 2023 lawsuit, former state employee said his supervisor demanded a youth’s arm be ‘cranked’ back painfully until he cried out in pain.

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We've elected some new politicians in Kentucky. When do they take office so we can start blaming them for everything? Here are the key dates. kentucky.com/news/politics-g…
When do Kentucky’s newly elected officials take office? Here are key dates

When do Kentucky’s newly elected officials take office? Here are key dates

Find out when newly elected officials begin serving, including U.S. senators, representatives, state lawmakers, judges & Lexington’s mayor.

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Attorney General: Lexington Police Department violated the Open Records Act by refusing to release public records to woman, saying she wasn't a Kentucky resident, after she identified herself as a Kentucky resident. ag.ky.gov/Resources/orom/202…
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Zach Dembo had a powerful friend in Andy Beshear in his run for Congress. How much did it help? kentucky.com/news/politics-g…
Zach Dembo had a powerful friend in Andy Beshear in his run for Congress. How much did it help?

Zach Dembo had a powerful friend in Andy Beshear in his run for Congress. How much did it help?

Kentucky’s newest congressman benefitted from his support from his former boss, Gov. Andy Beshear, who is popular in the 6th District.

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Did election ‘blue wave’ trigger a rally for Kentucky bourbon? Why alcohol stocks are on the rise kentucky.com/lexgoeat/bourbo…
Did election ‘blue wave’ trigger a rally for KY bourbon? Why alcohol stocks are on the rise

Did election ‘blue wave’ trigger a rally for KY bourbon? Why alcohol stocks are on the rise

Spirits industry hopes to see Trump’s trade war ending soon.

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Blue wave on the Kentucky River: In Kentucky statehouse races, Democrats flip 9 seats but overall balance of power remains the same kentucky.com/news/politics-g…
In Kentucky statehouse races, Democrats flip 9 seats but balance of power remains the same

In Kentucky statehouse races, Democrats flip 9 seats but balance of power remains the same

Kentucky Democrats flipped nine statehouse seats, including two senate races, with tight margins in several Louisville-area contests and possible recounts pending.

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Veteran Kentucky journalist, KET host Renee Shaw named to lead public television network kentucky.com/news/state/kent…
Veteran Kentucky journalist, KET host Renee Shaw named to lead public TV network

Veteran Kentucky journalist, KET host Renee Shaw named to lead public TV network

She succeeds longtime CEO Shae Hopkins, who died last week after announcing retirement plans earlier in the year.

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Wow! Someone made a very smart decision. "Renee Shaw, one of KET’s most recognizable and respected public affairs journalists and a longtime leader within the organization, has been named KET’s next Executive Director & CEO."
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Ralph Alvarado was the "Triple Trump" candidate for Congress who proudly backed the president's MAGA agenda - until Trump sank in the polls. Then Alvarado tried to back away. kentucky.com/news/politics-g…
Trump backed Alvarado twice in KY House race. Why GOP candidate broke from the president

Trump backed Alvarado twice in KY House race. Why GOP candidate broke from the president

Ralph Alvarado’s ties to Donald Trump took a quieter place in his concession speech.

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Who’s in. Who’s out. Lexington city council will have 7 new members come January kentucky.com/news/politics-g…
Who’s in. Who’s out. Lexington council will have 7 new council members come January

Who’s in. Who’s out. Lexington council will have 7 new council members come January

At-Large Councilman James Brown will become vice mayor. The win is historic.

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Lexington voters approve increase in council pay and 2 other local initiatives kentucky.com/news/politics-g…
Lexington voters approve increase in council pay and 2 other local initiatives

Lexington voters approve increase in council pay and 2 other local initiatives

Pay for Lexington-Fayette Urban County Council members will increase by about $20,000 per year starting in 2031.

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Judge Lucy VanMeter has been elected to serve as the next judge for the 5th District Court of Appeals. Read more at: kentucky.com/news/politics-g…
Fayette Circuit judge wins bid to join Kentucky Court of Appeals

Fayette Circuit judge wins bid to join Kentucky Court of Appeals

Lucy VanMeter has worked in the state court system for two decades.

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Ahead by 39 votes, Fayette school board chair claims victory. Another incumbent prevails. kentucky.com/news/local/educ…
Ahead by 39 votes, Fayette school board chair claims victory. Another incumbent prevails.

Ahead by 39 votes, Fayette school board chair claims victory. Another incumbent prevails.

Fayette school board chair Tyler Murphy led by fewer than 40 votes with all ballots counted Tuesday night.

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