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Kentucky Politics Distilled: Pension Bill Passes Special Session

J. Tyler Franklin

This week in Kentucky politics, Gov. Matt Bevin signed the so-called pension “relief” bill into law after a short special legislative session. Attorney General Andy Beshear threatened to sue over the session, saying that Bevin had blocked lawmakers from considering other proposals. And Amy McGrath addressed the bumpy launch to her U.S. Senate campaign.

Listen to this week’s show:

Bevin Signs Pension Bill, Ending Kentucky Legislature's Special Session

Beshear Threatens Lawsuit If Bevin Doesn't Amend Special Session Call

McGrath Talks Bumpy Rollout, Says Senate Seat 'Tough' But 'Winnable'

Ryland Barton is the Managing Editor for Collaboratives. He's covered politics and state government for NPR member stations KWBU in Waco and KUT in Austin. He has a bachelor's degree from the University of Chicago and a master's degree in journalism from the University of Texas. He grew up in Lexington.

Email Ryland at rbarton@lpm.org.
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