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Gov. Andy Beshear and Auditor Allison Ball are at odds over millions in executive branch spending — with the latter characterizing it as "extravagant" and the former describing the matter as a "political attack." The dispute began with findings released by Auditor Allison Ball, with her office pointing to more than $46 million in advertising and out-of-state travel costs as lavish spending on the taxpayer's dime. ... Responding to the findings Thursday, Beshear questioned their status as a report, claiming his office was never contacted in the process. The auditor's office says the expenditure review was never meant to be...

Governor: Matt Bevin (R) defeats Jack Conway (D) 53% - 44% - GOP gain Lt. Governor: Jenean Hampton (R) defeats Sannie Overly (D) *runs as a ticket with the candidates for governor - GOP gain - first African American to hold statewide office in Kentucky history.. Agriculture Commissioner: Ryan Quarles (R) defeats Jean-Marie Lawson Spann (D) 60% to 40% - GOP hold. This was the only state office the GOP held prior to tonight (James Comer is the incumbent - ran unsuccessfully for governor vs. running for re-election). Treasurer: Allison Ball (R) defeats Rick Nelson (D) 61% to 39% -...

Good Morning, Fellow FReepers: Today is Election Day in Kentucky - polls are open until 6 PM local time (Eastern for part of the state, Central for the other). This is projected to be a very low turnout election, therefore, boosting the conservative turnout just slightly can help. It's very difficult to get through to national talk shows, but if someone today could happen to get through to shows like Rush Limbaugh, Sean Hannity, Laura Ingraham, Mike Gallagher, etc. and include in your call with a message similar to the below: "...before I go, I wanted to remind everyone it...