Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin

Politics Chat: Bevin-Beshear Race In Kentucky As Tight As Can Be

By • Oct 18, 2019
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One of the most closely watched races in the country is in Kentucky, where Gov. Matt Bevin is running for re-election against Democratic Attorney General Andy Beshear.

Bevin Talks Taxes, Transportation And That Tweet During Newport Visit

By • Oct 17, 2018
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Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin visited Northern Kentucky Wednesday to cut the ribbon on a new medical studies building at Northern Kentucky University and answer questions at a community forum in Newport.

Louisville Teachers Union Calls For Protests — This Time Against Bevin Vetoes

By • Apr 10, 2018
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Gov. Matt Bevin says it would be “irresponsible” for teachers in Kentucky to strike a week after thousands of educators descended on Frankfort to protest pension and education cuts.

Though state law doesn’t allow teachers to strike in Kentucky, the Jefferson County Teachers Association has called for educators to take a personal day on Friday to protest Bevin’s vetoes to the budget and tax reform bills passed by the legislature.

Primaries, Pensions and Protests: This Week's Top Stories

By Dan Hurley • Apr 6, 2018
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The Ohio governor's race heats up as we get closer to the May primary. Two Cincinnati City Council members will lead an investigation of City Manager Harry Black. Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin says he's not happy with the tax reform and budget bills passed by the General Assembly, as thousands of teachers protest a pension bill in Frankfort and throughout the state. And a local college student shares her story of sexual harassment.

Kentucky Lawmakers Send Budget And Tax Overhaul To Bevin

By • Apr 3, 2018
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Kentucky’s Republican-led legislature has passed a new two-year state budget that cuts much of state government in order to put more money into the state’s ailing pension systems.

But lawmakers also approved about $680 million in new revenue by expanding the sales tax to 17 services ranging from auto repair to country club memberships and raising the tax on cigarettes.

Cincinnati To Study Institutional Racism, KY Governor Proposes Cuts And Impact Of Possible GE Split

By Mark Heyne • Jan 19, 2018
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As thousands commemorate the life and work of Martin Luther King, Jr., Cincinnati City Council votes to conduct a study to determine if city programs and policies are racist. Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin's proposed state budget calls for eliminating 70 programs in order to fund pension reform. And the CEO of General Electric says GE may split into separate companies, which could have a major impact here.