Steve Beshear News

Gov. Steve Beshear says he's approving an increase in the number of coal mine inspectors and people who review permit applications in Kentucky's Energy and Environment Cabinet.

Steve Beshear has three candidates to consider for an open district court judgeship that covers four eastern Kentucky counties.

More coal miners can keep their jobs. That's what operators say after Governor Steve Beshear announced 34 new state employees are on the way to help the struggling coal industry.

Ohio voters cleared the way in Tuesday's election for casinos to be built in Cincinnati, Cleveland, Columbus, and Toledo.

The tall, decorated tree on the Kentucky Capitol's front lawn this holiday season will be called a "Christmas" tree after all.

A spokeswoman for Gov. Steve Beshear says he's calling the tall decorated tree on the Kentucky Capitol's front lawn a "Christmas" tree this holiday season.

Governor Steve Beshear says he's approving an increase in the number of coal mine inspectors and people who review permit applications in Kentucky's Energy and Environment Cabinet.

A nominating panel has sent Gov. Steve Beshear the names of 3 candidates to fill a judicial opening in Kentucky's 32nd Judicial District, which covers Boyd County.

Gov. Steve Beshear says his administration has been enrolling more than 2,600 children per month into a health insurance program for low-income families.

Is Richie gonna play tonight? That's the question echoing throughout Kentucky since former University of Kentucky basketball player and current state Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer told The Associated Press last week that he is considering a run for governor.

Beth Musgrave of the Bluegrass Politics blog posted the following story on Daniel Kelly's appointment by the Governor.

Hopkins County, KY The names of three local attorneys have been submitted to the Kentucky Judicial Nominating Commission to fill the vacant District Court judgeship being vacated by current District Judge Rob Soder.

Gov. Steve Beshear on Monday scheduled a special election to fill the vacancy in the state House of Representatives that was created when Robin Webb was elected to the Kentucky Senate in August.

By Ronnie Ellis CNHI News Service Gov. Steve Beshear said Monday he appointed Republican Sen.

Some Christians in Kentucky are angry over the governor's yuletide terminology. A giant evergreen that will brighten the Capitol lawn this winter won't be called a Christmas tree.

Helen Mountjoy resigned as Secretary of the Education and Workforce Development Cabinet, Gov.

Dan Kelly, the former Republican Majority Leader in the state Senate, is still a state Senator - for now.

University of Kentucky basketball icon Richie Farmer is considering running for governor on the Republican ticket.

Gov. Steve Beshear missed a golden opportunity to address Kentucky's financial woes.

FRANKFORT, Ky. - Facing a bleak budget situation, the 2010 legislature will nevertheless be asked to increase the General Fund contribution to the public employee retirement plans by at least $74 million in the next two-year budget period, according to early Legislative Research Commission estimates.