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Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear renewed his oath of office early Tuesday during a ceremony at Kentucky's Capitol, launching his second term after notching a convincing reelection victory that could offer a roadmap for his party's broader efforts to make inroads in Republican strongholds.
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Former Kentucky Gov. Julian Carroll has died at the age of 92. The Democrat served as governor from 1974 to 1979. He led efforts to improve public schools and modernize the judicial system during an eventful tenure. He rekindled his political career decades later as a state legislator. Carroll’s family says he died Sunday at a hospital in Frankfort. His family says it’s “with the heaviest of hearts that wegrieve the loss of our beloved father, grandfather and great-grandfather.” Kentucky’s current Democratic governor, Andy Beshear, says on social media that Carroll dedicated his career to public service.
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The body of former Gov. John Y. Brown Jr. will lie in state until 7 p.m. at the Kentucky Capitol.
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Funeral arrangements have been announced for former Kentucky governor John Y. Brown Jr., who died Tuesday at the age of 88.
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Former Kentucky governor John Y. Brown Jr. has died. His family confirmed the passing in a social media post on Tuesday. WUKY's Alan Lytle has this remembrance.
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Former Kentucky first lady Martha Wilkinson has died at a hospital in Florida. She was 72.Mrs. Wilkinson championed efforts to reduce adult illiteracy and…