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The governor of the Commonwealth of Kentucky is the head of government of Kentucky, [1] and serves as commander-in-chief of the state's military forces. [2] The governor has a duty to enforce state laws; [3] the power to either approve or veto bills passed by the Kentucky General Assembly; [4] the power to convene the legislature; [5] and the power to grant pardons, except in cases of treason ...
People who received an official pardon from a governor of a state of the United States, or from a body that acts on behalf of the executive branch in granting pardons, such as a state parole board. Pages in category "Recipients of American gubernatorial pardons"
A former cocaine offender, after his release, Christopher later became a prominent activist in Louisville, Kentucky, operating a youth nonprofit group. 2X was previously granted a full pardon for state crimes by then-Governor Matt Bevin. Supporters of 2X's request for federal executive clemency included Rand Paul and Tori Murden. [108]
A Republican lawmaker resumed his push Wednesday to limit a Kentucky governor's pardon powers, a fallout from the flurry of pardons granted by the state's last GOP governor that still spark outrage.
While state lawmakers cannot do anything to challenge federal pardons, some have proposed taking steps to keep future Kentucky governors in check. State Sen. Chris McDaniel, R-Ryland Heights ...
Sen. Chris McDaniels, R-Ryland Heights, filed the bill in response to former Gov. Matt Bevin's controversial pardons while leaving office.
The Kentucky Governor's Mansion is the official residence of the governor of Kentucky. The present Governor's Mansion, constructed in 1914 and listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1972, [83] is located at 704 Capitol Avenue in the state capital of Frankfort. [84]
A convicted killer who earned one of numerous controversial pardons granted by then-Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin now faces federal charges in connection to the slaying, the Justice Department said ...