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Judicial watchdog criticizes Beshear’s involvement in Kentucky Supreme Court election
FRANKFORT — A judicial watchdog is raising concerns about Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s endorsement of a candidate in a state Supreme Court race, an election that is supposed to...
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Kentucky Supreme Court disqualifies Kulkarni in state House race
Kentucky Supreme Court Chief Justice Laurance B. VanMeter issued a one-page order Friday afternoon that said incumbent state Rep. Nima Kulkarni of Louisville is disqualified as a candidate in...
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Kentucky Supreme Court to hear open records case against Fish and Wildlife commission
The Kentucky Supreme Court has agreed to hear oral arguments in a case that could clarify how the state’s open records law covers public officials’ text messages. The court...
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Kentucky Supreme Court hears arguments in challenge to lawmaker’s candidacy
FRANKFORT — The Kentucky Supreme Court heard oral arguments Thursday in a lawsuit that could potentially lead to a sitting Democratic lawmaker being removed from the ballot. The day before...
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Bernheim Forest appeals to Kentucky Supreme Court to stop pipeline in conservation easement
The Bernheim Forest and Arboretum is asking Kentucky’s highest court to take up a legal battle over condemnation of some of its land to build a gas pipeline. In...
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Kentucky Supreme Court allows Kulkarni to stand in Tuesday primary, despite challenge
LOUISVILLE — The Kentucky Supreme Court will allow Louisville Democratic Rep. Nima Kulkarni to stand as a candidate in Tuesday’s primary election after she has faced legal challenges to her...
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Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman moves to restart executions
FRANKFORT — Kentucky Attorney General Russell Coleman is moving to restart executions in Kentucky. Coleman announced Friday that he has filed a motion in Franklin Circuit Court seeking to...