Governor Beshear to Announce New Steps to Combat Coronavirus | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, July 27 by Sean Hammond

Gov. Andy Beshear on Sunday said both the White House and Kentucky state government are in complete agreement that the recent escalation of cases is going to require the state to take some new steps in its fight against the coronavirus. Beshear said he... Read More.

Governor Andy Beshear Full Interview | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Wednesday, July 22 by Sean Hammond

Governor Andy Beshear was on the morning show this morning with Sean Hammond to discuss the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The full interview can be heard below...

Legislature Overrides Governor Veto on Voter ID Law

Wednesday, April 15 by Sean Hammond

The Kentucky General Assembly voted this week to override a veto of legislation that will impose stricter voter identification requirements across the state, starting with the general election in November. The measure, known as Senate […]

Restaurants and Bars to Close Dining Services Per Governor Beshear | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Monday, March 16 by Sean Hammond

During a news conference this morning, Governor Andy Beshear reported the first Coronavirus death in Kentucky. The victim was a 66-year-old male from Bourbon County who had many other factors that led to the outcome. Beshear also issued an order for all restaurants and... Read More.

Bill to Cap Insulin Costs has Support from the Governor

Wednesday, February 19 by Sean Hammond

Governor Beshear throws his support behind legislation that would cap the cost of insulin. The bill would cap the cost for prescription insulin at $100 for a 30-day supply. The governor says the costs of […]

Governor Beshear Gave his Budget Proposal Tuesday

Wednesday, January 29 by Sean Hammond

Governor Andy Beshear unveiled his first budget proposal as Governor last night. In his remarks, Beshear said he wanted to focus on education, health care, child welfare, and funding pensions. Beshear’s budget proposal was based […]

Governor Beshear to Reveal Two Year Budget Proposal Tonight

Tuesday, January 28 by Sean Hammond

Beshear will speak to Kentucky lawmakers at 6 o’clock this evening and outline his priorities for spending in the state’s $23 billion budget. The address to state lawmakers will be televised live on KET. After […]

Adair Man Has Sentence Commuted by Former Governor Matt Bevin

Thursday, December 12 by Sean Hammond

News Director Derek Aaron shares details involving the commuted sentence of an Adair County man by the state’s former top official…

Governor Elect Beshear to Make Changes to Open Record Requests

Saturday, December 7 by Sean Hammond

This week, Gov.-elect Andy Beshear said his administration and all executive branch state agencies will accept requests for public records via email. He said the move will make it easier for Kentuckians and the media […]

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Governor Beshear to Announce New Steps to Combat Coronavirus | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Governor Andy Beshear Full Interview | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Legislature Overrides Governor Veto on Voter ID Law

Restaurants and Bars to Close Dining Services Per Governor Beshear | Laker Country 104.9 FM WJRS

Bill to Cap Insulin Costs has Support from the Governor

Governor Beshear Gave his Budget Proposal Tuesday

Governor Beshear to Reveal Two Year Budget Proposal Tonight

Adair Man Has Sentence Commuted by Former Governor Matt Bevin

Governor Elect Beshear to Make Changes to Open Record Requests

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