🏛️ Structure of Kentucky State Government
Executive Branch
Led by the Governor (currently Andy Beshear).
Other elected officials: Lieutenant Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Auditor of Public Accounts, and Commissioner of Agriculture.
Legislative Branch
Kentucky General Assembly: Bicameral system with the House of Representatives (100 members) and the Senate (38 members).
Kentucky House of Representatives Website
Kentucky State Senate Website
Judicial Branch
Led by the Kentucky Supreme Court, with the Court of Appeals and Circuit and District Courts.
🗳️ Elections and Voter Information
Kentucky State Board of Elections: Oversees voter registration, election integrity, and candidate filings.
Register to Vote
Kentucky Voter Guide: Comprehensive guides for state and local elections.
📊 Key Political Issues in Kentucky
Healthcare Access and Medicaid Expansion
Education Funding and Teacher Shortages
Economic Development and Workforce Training
Public Safety and Opioid Epidemic Response
Coal Industry Transition and Renewable Energy
Infrastructure Development, Especially in Rural Areas
🤝 Civic Engagement & Grassroots Activism
League of Women Voters of Kentucky: Encourages informed and active civic participation.
LWV Kentucky Website
Kentucky Conservation Committee: Advocates for environmental policy and sustainability.
Appalachian Citizens’ Law Center: Focused on economic and environmental justice in Appalachia.
📰 Stay Informed
Lexington Herald-Leader: Covers statewide politics and policy issues.
Kentucky Public Radio (KPR): Nonprofit reporting on state government and issues.
Kentucky Lantern: In-depth coverage of Kentucky politics and policy.
📚 Educational Resources
Kentucky Department for Libraries and Archives: Provides access to historical and government records.
BallotPedia Kentucky: Neutral, fact-checked information on elections and policy.
Ballotpedia Kentucky
📱 Useful Tools and Apps
Countable: Follow legislation and contact your representatives.
CivicEngage: Portal for community-level civic information.