Steve Beshear

Critics say the move harkens back to the “separate but equal” days of the civil rights movement.

Matt Bevin looks to be inheriting a hefty legal bill for his state’s failed attempts at blocking same-sex marriage.

Kentucky’s outgoing Democratic governor says the state will recognize the marriage licenses that county clerk Kim Davis altered because of her religious beliefs.

The candidates for attorney general squared off during an hourlong joint appearance on Kentucky Educational Television in Lexington.

During an hour-long debate, Democrat Jack Conway and Republican Matt Bevin relentlessly pecked at each other with palpable relish.

“Simply stated, Davis’ role is a legal one — not a moral or religious one,” Beshear’s attorneys wrote in the court document

Casey Davis said he would go to jail before he resigned and vowed he would not issue any marriage licenses in Casey County after the U.S. Supreme Court legalized same-sex marriages in all 50 states.

Kentucky’s governor told a county clerk of court Thursday that he should either issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples or resign.

It would cost about $60,000 a day to call the legislature back in session, and Beshear said there was no need to do that for an issue the Supreme court has settled.

Timothy Love was at the head of the line Friday with his same-sex partner of 35 years to obtain the marriage license he fought for in the courts.

The governor’s private attorneys filed the request this week, joining plaintiffs who earlier appealed a lower court ruling that upheld anti-gay marriage laws.

FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky Senate reacted Monday to the attorney general’s refusal to appeal a ruling allowing state recognition of same-sex marriages, passing a bill that would allow top legislative leaders to intervene in such situations.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — A federal judge is weighing whether to allow his order requiring Kentucky to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other states and countries or put the issue on hold pending an appeal by Gov. Steve Beshear.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear on Friday asked a federal judge to delay the effective date of his ruling allowing state recognition of same-sex marriages while he appeals the case.

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear signed a $100,000 contract with a private law firm from Ashland to represent him in appealing a judge’s decision allowing state recognition of same-sex marriages.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear said Tuesday that the state will hire outside attorneys to appeal a decision granting legal recognition to same-sex couples married in other states and countries after the attorney general announced that he would not pursue the case further.

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear has accepted a recommendation from the state’s adjutant general to allow spouses of gay National Guard members to apply for federal marriage benefits.

FRANKFORT, Ky. — The Kentucky state House is prepared to hold a vote Tuesday on overriding Democratic Gov. Steve Beshear’s veto of a bill that sponsors say is intended to protect the religious beliefs of Kentuckians from government intrusion.

FRANKFORT, Ky. — Gov. Steve Beshear will have to decide Friday whether to veto a bill that supporters say would give stronger legal standing in Kentucky to people who claim their religious rights are being violated.