KY Senate president issues ambiguous response to court order halting judge’s impeachment

By: McKenna Horsley

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: April 8, 2026

Words: 854

Last Updated: 2 days, 6 hours ago

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Senate President Robert Stivers responded Wednesday to a Kentucky Supreme Court ruling ordering lawmakers to halt the impeachment of a Lexington judge, but it’s unclear if the Senate will comply with the order or move forward with a trial.

In a press release from the Senate Republican caucus, Stivers said the Senate was aware of the high court’s opinion “and is carefully reviewing its implications.”

The press release also included a schedule for …

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