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Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear will reprise his role as the lone statewide elected Democrat in Frankfort during his second four-year term in office.

Kentucky’s Department of Public Health has launched a new online dashboard to help make up-to-date information on both COVID-19 and influenza cases readily available.

Reporters from across Kentucky Public Radio's network profiled each of this year's races so readers and listeners across the commonwealth are fully informed when they go to ballot box on Nov. 7.

The treasurer acts as the state’s chief financial officer, ensuring tax dollars are spent legally.In the past, lawmakers and some candidates for the office have questioned its purpose. In 2014 the state Senate even passed a bill to abolish the office, saying it has too few functions.Outgoing GOP Treasurer Allison Ball is term-limited and running for state auditor. Republican Mark Metcalf is facing Democrat Michael Bowman in the race.

The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission alongside Gov. Andy Beshear signed emergency regulations Monday afternoon that pave the way for statewide sports betting starting this fall.