The Kentucky Senate approved a bill that would pause a governor’s pardon powers 60 days before a gubernatorial election until the next governor’s inauguration.

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's office recently tasked one of his attorneys with taking calls and checking on claims for people who contacted WDRB with unemployment issues.

The governor of Kentucky says he’s “not satisfied” with the time it’s taken to launch the state’s medical marijuana program, but he anticipates that the pace of patient access will “pick up significantly” in 2026—and that progress includes the new approval of the first cannabis processor business for operations.

Thinking beyond this new year to 2027, Kentucky Republican Michael Adams is weighing a complicated question — could he be the type of candidate who gets Kentuckians to focus on the state’s challenges instead of the national politics of the day.

State Sen. Chris McDaniel is making another run at limiting a governor's pardon powers. Is this the year his bill breaks through?

FRANKFORT, Ky. (WOWK)– Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear hosted a Team Kentucky update Thursday on tourism increases, the progress of medical cannabis and other topics, including legislation involving ICE.

Gov. Andy Beshear is spending the week in Europe with a delegation from Team Kentucky, attending the World Economic Forum and meeting with company leaders in Finland, Sweden, and Switzerland.

Gov. Andy Beshear laid out his last budget proposal in Frankfort, calling for spending on Medicaid, affordable housing and pre-kindergarten.

Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear revealed his budget priorities for the next two fiscal years in his State of the Commonwealth address, calling for major new investments in education and to address affordability.

"The state of the commonwealth remains strong; but our people, our commonwealth and our country are facing serious new challenges, and it’s our job to meet this moment.”