A senator, attorney, statesman, and judge, John Rowan wore many hats throughout his career. Rowan was born in 1773 in Pennsylvania, the son of Revolutionary War veteran and former three-term sheriff, Captain William Rowan. In 1783, Captain Rowan and the Rowan family...
The Commonwealth of Kentucky has adopted four different constitutions throughout its rich history. Kentucky’s fourth and final Constitution, ratified on August 3rd, 1891, continues to serve as the governing document of the Commonwealth. The 1891 Constitution,...
By the late 1820’s, the General Assembly had already begun pushing for another constitutional convention. This proved to be very difficult due to limitations outlined in the 1799 Kentucky Constitution. Finally, 50 years after the 1799 Constitution was enacted, a new...
When the first Kentucky Constitution was ratified in 1792, the signers mutually agreed to reconvene at the turn of the century. They knew the experimental document would need revisions. In 1799, Kentucky voters called for another constitutional convention. This...
Christopher Greenup was a trailblazer in Kentucky law and politics. The Revolutionary War veteran played an active role in the formation of Kentucky, through multiple state conventions. At the pinnacle of Greenup’s political career, he served as the third governor of...
John Sherman Cooper was one of the most decorated politicians in Kentucky history. His legacy as an influential politician, diplomat, and lawyer remains strong in the Bluegrass State to this day. Born in 1901, in Somerset, Kentucky, Cooper grew up surrounded by...
On March 27, 2025, Kentucky Senate passed Senate Bill 84, marking a new age for state agencies in Kentucky. This new law, drawing inspiration from the Supreme Court’s decision in Loper Bright Enterprises v. Raimondo, which overturned the Chevron Doctrine and ended...
The beginning of school is right around the corner, and as students return to sports, clubs, and other activities, one major change from the Kentucky General Assembly will undoubtedly be felt all across our Commonwealth. From teachers to coaches to school...
Have you ever seen an old, small, and seemingly random cemetery while driving through Kentucky? For most Kentuckians, the answer is yes. They are a staple of rural Kentucky. However, few people realize these constitute their own type of cemetery, known as family...
Native Kentuckian Benjamin Bristow was widely considered to be one of President Ulysses S. Grant’s best cabinet selections. However, his service to the United States began much earlier. As a lawyer, soldier, and politician, Bristow dedicated his life to serving the...
