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obituaries2 months ago

Kentucky's First Female Governor Martha Layne Collins Dies at 88

Former Kentucky Governor Martha Layne Collins, who played a significant role in the state's economic development and political landscape, has died at age 88. Her tenure included overseeing the groundbreaking of the Toyota plant, which marked Kentucky's entry into the global economy, though her administration was also marred by controversy involving her husband's business dealings. Collins' political career began with grassroots work and culminated in her election as lieutenant governor and then governor, leaving a lasting impact on Kentucky's development.

via Politico|
#kentucky-governor#legacy#martha-layne-collins
politics2 years ago

"Kentucky governor's aid to storm-ravaged towns threatens GOP stronghold in rural areas"

Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear's efforts to help storm-ravaged towns, such as Mayfield, rebuild after tornadoes and floods could potentially dilute the Republican advantage in rural areas and play a key role in his bid for reelection. While some storm survivors appreciate Beshear's response and view him as a consoler-in-chief, others criticize the slow pace of recovery. Republican candidate Daniel Cameron is relying on rural voters to secure victory in a state that has become a GOP stronghold in recent years. Beshear's focus on disaster-stricken areas and economic development during his term is aimed at shrinking the GOP's rural margins and running strongest in cities and suburbs.

via Yahoo News|
#gop-advantage#kentucky-governor#politics
politics2 years ago

DeSantis and Trump-backed candidates clash in Kentucky gubernatorial race.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis suffered two losses on election night, with his endorsed candidate for Kentucky governor losing in a landslide to a Trump-backed rival, and a Republican he had endorsed conceding to a Democratic opponent in the mayor's race in Jacksonville. DeSantis's preparations for a 2024 presidential campaign are intensifying, but his last-minute endorsements have not been successful. As he nears the announcement of his campaign, his stump speech has often called on the Republican Party to end its "culture of losing" during the Trump era.

via The New York Times|
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