Post by Logan on Mar 13, 2017 1:59:19 GMT -6
Andy Beshear livid after bill introduced to strip attorney general's powers
FRANKFORT, Ky. — A surprise proposal by Senate Republicans would strip power from the attorney general to file civil lawsuits or handle appeals on behalf of Kentuckians, instead awarding broad power to the governor to handle such matters.
The measure follows several high-profile legal clashes between Attorney General Andy Beshear, a Democrat, and Republican Gov. Matt Bevin — most notably Beshear's successful legal challenge blocking Bevin's attempt to abolish the entire University of Louisville board by executive order and replace it with members of his choosing.
Beshear also filed suit to successfully challenge Bevin's effort to cut funds to public universities under a previously enacted budget.
The Senate proposal, produced in the final days of the current legislative session, drew immediate outrage from Beshear, who called it "dangerous."
Read more: www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/2017/03/08/andy-beshear-livid-after-bill-introduced-strip-attorney-generals-powers/98881818/
FRANKFORT, Ky. — A surprise proposal by Senate Republicans would strip power from the attorney general to file civil lawsuits or handle appeals on behalf of Kentuckians, instead awarding broad power to the governor to handle such matters.
The measure follows several high-profile legal clashes between Attorney General Andy Beshear, a Democrat, and Republican Gov. Matt Bevin — most notably Beshear's successful legal challenge blocking Bevin's attempt to abolish the entire University of Louisville board by executive order and replace it with members of his choosing.
Beshear also filed suit to successfully challenge Bevin's effort to cut funds to public universities under a previously enacted budget.
The Senate proposal, produced in the final days of the current legislative session, drew immediate outrage from Beshear, who called it "dangerous."
Read more: www.courier-journal.com/story/news/politics/2017/03/08/andy-beshear-livid-after-bill-introduced-strip-attorney-generals-powers/98881818/