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Two states adopted new ranked-choice voting (RCV) laws in recent weeks. Elsewhere, RCV legislation advanced in Republican trifecta states and was vetoed in Virginia. Check out April’s RCV update below. 

On April 12, Kentucky legislators overrode Gov. Andy Beshear’s (D) veto of House Bill 44 , which prohibits ranked-choice voting (RCV). The bill changes several areas of election law, mostly related to voter list maintenance. Legislators added the portion of the bill that bans RCV as a Senate amendment, prohibiting…

Deputy Secretary Turk will join Governor Beshear at Wieland Copper Recycling.

Welcome to the Thursday, April 18, Brew. 

On April 12, lawmakers in the Republican-controlled Kentucky Legislature overrode Gov. Andy Beshear’s (D) veto of House Bill 622. The bill amends Kentucky law “to require the Governor to sign a proclamation for an election to fill a vacancy in the office of United States Senator” and “extend the term…

State officials revealed the known impact of the severe storms across Kentucky during a Wednesday briefing.

Several tornadoes spotted across the midwest and southern states, and 275,000 people in multiple states are without power

Parts of Ohio, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Mississippi, Alabama, Tennessee, West Virginia, Virginia and Georgia were under tornado watches, while Wisconsin was experiencing a spring snowstorm.

Vice President Harris framed marijuana reform as a racial justice issue. It's also something that polls well with young voters.

Four generations have built memories inside the Magoffin County home. Now, they may see them get demolished. The post “To Me, It’s A Mansion”: Widow Begs To Keep Home Of 55 Years Amid Highway Construction Plans first appeared on Bored Panda.

Tornadoes tore through several states, flattening homes and trailers in an RV park and killing at least three people, with more bodies likely to be discovered, authorities said.