Bill that bans transgender girls from participating in girls’ sports sent to governor

Friday, March 25 by Derek Aaron

A bill to ban transgender girls from girls’ athletics in Kentucky is heading to Governor Andy Beshear following final passage in the Senate on Thursday by a vote of 26-9. The bill, known as Senate […]

Governor announces federal funding for heating, cooling assistance

Wednesday, February 2 by Derek Aaron

Additional federal funding that will help low-income Kentuckians pay their heating and cooling bills is coming to the state, Governor Andy Beshear announced this week. Kentucky will receive $1.5 million through the Low-Income Home Energy […]

Governor Beshear Declares State of Emergency

Thursday, January 6 by Sean Hammond

Gov. Andy Beshear has declared a State of Emergency following heavy snowfall that started earlier today and is continuing this afternoon and evening across the commonwealth. The powerful severe weather is affecting travel on major interstates, […]

Governor Touts Success of Small Business Tax Credit Program

Wednesday, December 29 by Derek Aaron

Gov. Andy Beshear said Tuesday the Kentucky Small Business Tax Credit program fueled the creation of 339 new jobs and the reinvestment of $3.64 million in 107 businesses throughout the past year. The KSBTC program […]

Harmon reportedly plans to run for Governor

Monday, July 12 by Zac Oakes

While the 2023 election for Governor of Kentucky is about two years away, jockeying for position has reportedly begun. LEX18 in Lexington is reporting that Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts Mike Harmon is planning to […]

New Kentucky election law signed by governor

Wednesday, April 7 by Zac Oakes

A bill signed by Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear makes changes to Kentucky’s election laws. A few of the notable changes are listed below. Permanent creation of voting supercenters. These are voting locations in a county […]

Governor Andy Beshear Full Interview from the Morning Show

Wednesday, November 25 by Sean Hammond

Governor Andy Beshear joins Sean Hammond to talk about the current state of COVID-19 in Kentucky.

Governor Beshear says he will NOT overrule KHSAA decision on fall sports | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, August 24 by Zac Oakes

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear announced during his daily press conference today that he will not overturn the KHSAA's plan to move forward with fall sports. There were some concerns from student-athletes, parents, coaches, and others that Beshear could nix KHSAA's plan, which allows for... Read More.

Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman Interview

Thursday, August 6 by Sean Hammond

Lt. Governor Coleman talks about the need to follow safety guidelines during the 127 yard sale.

Governor Beshear’s Monday Update on COVID-19

Tuesday, August 4 by WJRS Staff

Frankfort, KY – Gov. Andy Beshear on Monday updated Kentuckians on the state’s continuing efforts to fight the novel coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in the commonwealth. “July was the toughest month, with the largest number yet […]

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Bill that bans transgender girls from participating in girls’ sports sent to governor

Governor announces federal funding for heating, cooling assistance

Governor Beshear Declares State of Emergency

Governor Touts Success of Small Business Tax Credit Program

Harmon reportedly plans to run for Governor

New Kentucky election law signed by governor

Governor Andy Beshear Full Interview from the Morning Show

Governor Beshear says he will NOT overrule KHSAA decision on fall sports | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Lieutenant Governor Jacqueline Coleman Interview

Governor Beshear’s Monday Update on COVID-19

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