Paul Hurt got his life back because of the pardon after his accuser withdrew her statement. Critics say those pardons set ...

The push follows actions taken by former Republican Gov. Matt Bevin in his final days in office in 2019.

Amendment 1 seeks to block pardons 60 days before a gubernatorial election until the new governor is sworn in.

Gov. Andy Beshear requested institutions examine their reporting procedures, victim services, prevention efforts and how they respond to complaints.

The governor of Kentucky announced on Friday that medical marijuana dispensaries are now open across all 11 licensing regions ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin in court Friday, Sept. 4, 2026 in Louisville, Kentucky. Jefferson Family Court Judge Angela ...

Spurred by the controversial pardons of former Gov. Matt Bevin, Kentucky voters will decide whether to amend the constitution to limit a governor’s clemency power at the end of their term.

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WCHS) — The governor of Kentucky has extended his executive order reducing the state’s gas tax in 33 cities and counties following requests from local officials. Gov. Andy Beshear ...

Kentucky voters will decide whether to restrict a governor’s ability to issue pardons in the weeks surrounding an election, a proposal prompted by controversial pardons issued by former Gov. Matt ...

Matthew Bevin, the former Republican governor, was held in contempt for failing to abide by court orders to file financial disclosure documents, a lawyer said. By Ishani Desai Matthew Bevin, a former ...

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