Nearly two dozen incumbent members of Congress are not seeking reelection, with many choosing instead to run for governor in their respective states.

Kentucky has a storied history, fascinating news and wonderful people. It was an honor to cover all of them, retiring Herald-Leader reporter Bill Estep says.

The answer is that the “big, beautiful” bill reveals Trump’s true colors. He is more committed to surreptitiously gamblin g ...

THE DEAL for the razor-thin compromise budget vote this past week started innocently enough at a luncheon Gov. Kelly Ayotte had called with a select group of state senators Tuesday at the Bridges ...

April 4, 2017 - The 7th Circuit Court of Appeals rules that the Civil Rights Act prohibits workplace discrimination against LGBTQ employees, after Kimberly Hively sues Ivy Tech Community College for ...

It took decades to happen but Texas has joined the ranks of states where parents can support their children’s private or ...

Central Virginia The Allianz Amphitheater at Riverfront kicked off its inaugural show June 7 with some blasts from MTV days past. Rick Springfield cruised into the new Richmond venue as headliner on ...

Clemency has come early and often in President Donald Trump's second term, prompting nearly 10,000 convicts to request ...

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Early polling suggests that the general election for New Jersey governor has kicked off with Democrat Mikie Sherrill holding a slight — or possibly a not-so-slight — lead over Republican Jack ...

Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has not ruled out a run for president in 2028. He's said he won't run for Senate in 2026 and is set to leave the governor's office in 2027. Beshear recently launched a ...

Virginia's governor election this year is a popularity test for Republican President Donald Trump and his policies, presenting an opportunity for Democrats to claw back some power after the party ...