Kentucky Senate

Kentucky GOP Nominates Stivers as Senate President

Kenny Colston — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 12:42:52 +0000

The State Senate Republican Caucus has officially nominated Senator Robert Stivers for Senate president. Stivers’ new role won’t be official until it’s voted on by the full chamber in early January. But the GOP holds a 24-14 advantage, meaning Stivers is all but certain to succeed former Senate President David Williams.

Kentucky's Senate Republicans to Choose Leaders Tuesday

Associated Press — Tue, 27 Nov 2012 14:20:37 +0000

After more than a decade under the same leader, Senate Republicans are poised to choose their chamber's next president Tuesday in Frankfort. But regardless of the outcome, insiders are predicting the GOP majority will maintain an aversion to gambling, the very issue that many believe triggered a change in leadership.

Majority Rules: Kentucky State Legislative Races to Watch

Kenny Colston — Mon, 22 Oct 2012 15:52:38 +0000

Election day is two weeks away, and with only one competitive Congressional race (6th District with Congressman Ben Chandler and Andy Barr) and no statewide races on the ballot, this year's politics will definitely be local. Republicans are trying to take control of the state House this year. They need 10 seats to do so. Meanwhile, Democrats are trying to pick up a few Senate seats to bolster their slim minority. Below are the races to watch, by region, in these legislative contests.

Senate President Williams Could Soon Get Recommendation for Judgeship

Associated Press — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:38:28 +0000

The Judicial Nominating Commission that could recommend Republican Senate President David Williams for a circuit judgeship in southern Kentucky is set to meet next week in Burkesville. The meeting, which will be held at 10 a.m. EDT on Oct. 25, was announced Wednesday.

David Williams Open to Circuit Judgeship Idea

Kentucky Public Radio — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 18:22:06 +0000

A spokesman for Kentucky Senate President David Williams says Williams would consider a judicial appointment if Governor Steve Beshear offered the position. Williams and Beshear are bitter rivals. And rumors have been swirling in Frankfort that Beshear is planning to offer Williams an open circuit court seat in his southern Kentucky district. Williams is a trial lawyer by trade.