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11 Apr 2025 16:40:21 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=539</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS TO HOST HUMAN TRAFFICKING FORUM FOR KENTUCKY BUSINESSES</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=538</link><description>April 9 Event Will Feature Trainings from DHS, LMPD</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 01 Apr 2025 17:19:22 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=538</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF 2024-2025 ESSAY CONTEST</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=537</link><description>Essays Addresses Civic Knowledge</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 26 Mar 2025 21:11:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=537</guid></item><item><title>VOTER REGISTRATION DROPS SINCE 2020 DESPITE POPULATION INCREASE</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=536</link><description>February Sees 231,110 Voters Removed</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:45:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=536</guid></item><item><title>BENCHMARK: 250,000 DEAD VOTERS NOW OFF VOTER ROLLS</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=535</link><description>Over 440,000 Ineligible Voters Removed Since 2020</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 17:02:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=535</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS LAUNCHES KENTUCKY BUSINESSES AGAINST TRAFFICKING</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=534</link><description>Program Partners with Businesses to Combat Human Trafficking</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2025 16:26:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=534</guid></item><item><title>VOTER REGISTRATION REMAINS STRONG</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=533</link><description>More than 9,000 New Voters Registered in December</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jan 2025 18:18:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=533</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS WARNS OF SCAM AGAINST KENTUCKY BUSINESSES</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=532</link><description>Scammers Targeting Uniform Commercial Code Filers</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jan 2025 16:01:11 GMT</pubDate><guid 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SLOGAN CONTEST</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=529</link><description>Addresses Civic Knowledge</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2024 16:38:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=529</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS ANNOUNCES NEW PROGRAM TO FURTHER PROTECT DOMESTIC VIOLENCE SURVIVORS</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=528</link><description>Safe at Home Participants Can Have Personal Information Removed from Internet</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 Oct 2024 16:41:06 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=528</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS DISCUSSES IMPACT OF AI ON ELECTIONS</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=527</link><description>Adams Testifies at the Artificial Intelligence Task Force</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 15:52:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=527</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS LAUNCHES STATEWIDE EARLY VOTING CAMPAIGN</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=526</link><description>$250,000 Advertising Effort Includes TV Ads, Billboards</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 07 Oct 2024 17:02:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=526</guid></item><item><title>VOTER REGISTRATION SURGES AS OCTOBER 7 DEADLINE APPROACHES</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=525</link><description>September Sees 24,500 New Voters Register</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 04 Oct 2024 14:17:37 GMT</pubDate><guid 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ANNOUNCED</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=522</link><description>Lillian Bonczkiewicz of Carlisle County Claims Top Spot</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 26 Aug 2024 20:33:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=522</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS RELEASES STATEMENT ON KENTUCKY SUPREME COURT RULING ON HOUSE DISTRICT 40</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=521</link><description>Secretary of State to Reopen Nomination Process</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 22 Aug 2024 17:18:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=521</guid></item><item><title>“I VOTED” STICKER CONTEST FINALISTS ANNOUNCED</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=520</link><description>Kentuckians Can Vote for their Favorite at the Kentucky State Fair</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 16 Aug 2024 14:54:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=520</guid></item><item><title>KENTUCKY’S SAFE AT HOME PROGRAM SEES 460 PERCENT PARTICIPATION INCREASE IN FIRST YEAR</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=519</link><description>Secretary of State’s Office Raises Awareness of Domestic Abuse, Offers Training</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 15:05:25 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=519</guid></item><item><title>VOTER REGISTRATION JUMPS MOST SINCE 2022</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=518</link><description>No Apparent Tie to Substitution of Democratic Presidential Candidate</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 02 Aug 2024 16:58:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=518</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS LAUNCHES POLL WORKER RECRUITMENT PORTAL</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=517</link><description>Recognizes National Poll Worker Recruitment Day</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2024 13:00:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=517</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS TO CO-CHAIR NATIONAL ELECTIONS COMMITTEE</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=516</link><description>Appointment Recognizes Kentucky’s Success in Elections</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2024 13:36:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=516</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS TO DEFEND ELECTION INTEGRITY FROM LAWSUIT</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=515</link><description>Voter Registration Continues to Grow</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 16:08:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=515</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS ACCEPTS JOHN F. KENNEDY PROFILE IN COURAGE AWARD</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=514</link><description>Compares Kentucky to JFK’s Camelot</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 10 Jun 2024 00:46:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=514</guid></item><item><title>MILESTONE: OVER 400,000 VOTERS REMOVED FROM ROLLS</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=513</link><description>Includes More than 223,000 Dead Voters</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2024 14:00:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=513</guid></item><item><title>VOTER REGISTRATION SWELLS AHEAD OF PRIMARY</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=512</link><description>More than 8,000 New Voters Register in April</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 10 May 2024 14:02:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=512</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS TO RECEIVE JFK PROFILE IN COURAGE AWARD</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=511</link><description>National Recognition Offered for Secretary of State’s Political Bravery</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 06 May 2024 14:52:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=511</guid></item><item><title>KENTUCKY ATTORNEYS SERVING AS POLL WORKERS ELIGIBLE FOR CONTINUNING LEGAL EDUCATION</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=510</link><description>Opportunity First Available in 2020</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 25 Apr 2024 18:33:35 GMT</pubDate><guid 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ELECTION</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=496</link><description>Adams Reminds Voters of Party Affiliation Switch Deadline</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 08 Dec 2023 15:02:28 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=496</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS ISSUES VOTER BILL OF RIGHTS</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=495</link><description>Asks Voters to Report Any Intimidation or Wrongdoing</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 03 Nov 2023 14:02:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=495</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS CALLS ON BESHEAR, CAMERON TO PROMOTE EARLY VOTING</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=494</link><description>No-Excuse Early Voting Runs Nov 2-4</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 30 Oct 2023 13:59:56 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=494</guid></item><item><title>VOTER REGISTRATION SURGES</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=493</link><description>More Than 6,000 Voters Added in 10 Days</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Oct 2023 15:21:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=493</guid></item><item><title>VOTER REGISTRATION SURGES AHEAD OF REGISTRATION DEADLINE</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=492</link><description>More than 8,600 New Voters Register</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 06 Oct 2023 13:53:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=492</guid></item><item><title>SAFE AT HOME PROGRAM DOUBLES NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=491</link><description>Adams Announces New Safe at Home Explainer Video</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 02 Oct 2023 13:39:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=491</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS CERTIFIES STUDENT COUNCIL ELECTION</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=490</link><description>Secretary of State Promotes Voting to Next Generation</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 26 Sep 2023 20:38:56 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=490</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS CELEBRATES NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION 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in</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 14 Jul 2023 13:59:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=485</guid></item><item><title>VOTER REGISTRATION, VOTER REMOVALS BOTH UP IN JUNE</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=484</link><description>High Number of Removals Keeps Rolls Flat</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 07 Jul 2023 14:01:20 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=484</guid></item><item><title>SAFE AT HOME ACT TAKES EFFECT</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=483</link><description>Program Increases Protections for Domestic Violence Survivors</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 29 Jun 2023 18:18:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=483</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS: RENEW ERIC MEMBERSHIP FOR ONE YEAR, WHILE BUILDING ALTERNATIVES</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=482</link><description>Adams Releases Statement</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 21 Jun 2023 15:46:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=482</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS WELCOMES NEW AMERICANS</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=480</link><description>34 New U.S. Citizens Sworn in Friday at Naturalization Ceremony</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 16 Jun 2023 16:41:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=480</guid></item><item><title>VOTER REGISTRATION REMAINS STRONG</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=479</link><description>Over 4,000 New Voters Register in 2 Weeks</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jun 2023 20:40:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=479</guid></item><item><title>REPUBLICAN VOTER REGISTRATION RISES AHEAD OF PRIMARY</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=478</link><description>GOP Grows by More than 2,000 Voters in 17 Days</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 12 May 2023 19:52:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=478</guid></item><item><title>VOTER REGISTRATION REMAINS STEADY</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=477</link><description>More New Voters Added than Removed as Primary Nears</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 14 Apr 2023 20:07:15 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=477</guid></item><item><title>SAFE AT HOME ACT SIGNED INTO LAW</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=476</link><description>Act Will Increase Protections for Domestic Violence Victims</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 04 Apr 2023 20:13:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=476</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS THANKS HOUSE FOR PASSAGE OF SB 79</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=475</link><description>Safe at Home Act Heads to Governor</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 30 Mar 2023 20:16:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=475</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS NAMED CHAIR OF REPUBLICAN SECRETARIES OF STATE COMMITTEE</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=474</link><description>Elevation of Kentuckian Represents Recognition of Reforms</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 27 Mar 2023 16:22:13 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=474</guid></item><item><title>VOTER ROLLS SHRINK IN 82 COUNTIES</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=473</link><description>68 Percent of Counties See Reduction in Registration since January 2020</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2023 14:58:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=473</guid></item><item><title>BIPARTISAN ELECTION REFORM CONTINUES</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=472</link><description>Adams Commends Governor for Signing House Bill 302 into Law</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 24 Mar 2023 14:54:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=472</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS ANNOUNCES WINNERS OF 2022-2023 ESSAY CONTEST</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=470</link><description>Essays Encourage Poll Worker Recruitment</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 21 Mar 2023 18:38:22 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=470</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS THANKS HOUSE FOR SENDING ELECTION REFORM BILL TO GOVERNOR</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=469</link><description>Election Reform Continues</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 00:31:11 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=469</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS PRAISES SENATE FOR PASSING HOUSE BILL 302</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=468</link><description>Election Reform Continues</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 Mar 2023 20:14:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=468</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS PRAISES SENATE FOR ON PASSAGE OF SB 79</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=467</link><description>Safe at Home Act Passes the Senate Unanimously</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 01 Mar 2023 20:26:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=467</guid></item><item><title>BENCHMARK: 150,000+ DEAD VOTERS NOW OFF ROLLS</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=466</link><description>Over 307,000 Inactive Voters Removed During Adams’ Term</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 24 Feb 2023 16:34:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=466</guid></item><item><title>SENATOR RAQUE ADAMS INTRODUCES BILL TO PROTECT VICTIMS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=465</link><description>Safe at Home Act Would be Administered Through Secretary of State’s Office</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2023 19:07:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=465</guid></item><item><title>300,000 INACTIVE VOTERS NOW REMOVED FROM ROLLS</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=464</link><description>127,000 Inactive Voters Set for Removal Today</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 10 Feb 2023 21:34:37 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=464</guid></item><item><title>“OTHER” PARTY REGISTRATION BREAKS DOUBLE DIGITS</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=463</link><description>10 Percent of Voters Now Registered as “Other” than Republicans or Democrats</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 27 Jan 2023 20:00:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=463</guid></item><item><title>MORE VOTING LOCATIONS SECURED FOR SPECIAL ELECTION</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=462</link><description>Jefferson County Clerk Agrees to 12 Voting Locations Rather than 4</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2023 22:36:08 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=462</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS OFFERS PLAN TO OPEN MORE VOTING LOCATIONS</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=457</link><description>Secretary of State Presents Legislative Agenda to General Assembly</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 04 Jan 2023 19:23:56 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=457</guid></item><item><title>KENTUCKY VOTER REGISTRATION GROWS POST-ELECTION</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=456</link><description>Adams Reminds Voters of Pending Party Affiliation Switch Deadline</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Dec 2022 17:44:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=456</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS AWARDS PAY RAISE TO MERIT EMPLOYEES</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=455</link><description>Secretary of State Recognizes Value of State Workers</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 16 Dec 2022 19:53:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=455</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS ANNOUNCES 2022 STUDENT ESSAY AND SLOGAN CONTEST</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=454</link><description>Encourages Poll Worker Recruitment</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 02 Dec 2022 20:01:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=454</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS OFFERS MORE PROPOSALS FOR ELECTION REFORM</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=453</link><description>Secretary of State Testifies On Election Successes and Difficulties</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2022 02:02:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=453</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS RELEASES STATEMENT ON GENERAL ELECTION</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=452</link><description>Secretary of State Michael Adams released the following statement on Tuesday’s General Election.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 Nov 2022 08:35:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=452</guid></item><item><title>KENTUCKY VOTER REGISTRATION CONTINUES SURGE</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=451</link><description>Over 22,000 New Voters Register Since September 1</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2022 17:28:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=451</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS JOINS IN TAIWAN’S CELEBRATION OF NATIONAL DAY</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=450</link><description>Secretary of State Honors One of Kentucky’s Biggest Trading Partners</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Sat, 08 Oct 2022 04:17:15 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=450</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS URGES BUSINESS OWNERS TO REINSTATE ONLINE</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=449</link><description>Improved Online Services Saves Kentuckians Trip to Frankfort</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 07 Oct 2022 00:14:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=449</guid></item><item><title>VOTER REGISTRATION SURGES</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=448</link><description>Nearly 10,000 Kentuckians Join Voter Rolls</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2022 17:58:32 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=448</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS ANNOUNCES VOTER REGISTRATION PARTNERSHIP WITH DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=447</link><description>Kentucky Veterans Will Be Able to Register to Vote at VA Facilities</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 21 Sep 2022 01:18:25 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=447</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH KENTUCKY BREWERS AND WINERIES TO RECRUIT POLL WORKERS</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=446</link><description>Bottle Hang Tags Promote Poll Worker Recruitment</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 02 Sep 2022 23:38:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=446</guid></item><item><title>INDEPENDENTS FASTEST-GROWING POLITICAL AFFILIATION</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=445</link><description>347,000 Kentuckians Now List Political Party as “Other”</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 01 Sep 2022 01:14:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=445</guid></item><item><title>WINNING CANDIDATES SUBJECT TO RECOUNT PETITIONS CERTIFIED FOR GENERAL ELECTION BALLOT</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=444</link><description>Also: $630,000 Allocated to 11 Counties to Upgrade Voting Machines</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 17 Aug 2022 03:35:11 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=444</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS DELIVERS FANCY FARM PICNIC REMARKS</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=443</link><description>Secretary of State Pokes Democrats, Warns Republicans</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Sat, 06 Aug 2022 23:00:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=443</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS WAIVES RED TAPE TO HELP EASTERN KENTUCKIANS</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=442</link><description>Exemption lasts for 30 days</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 03 Aug 2022 21:24:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=442</guid></item><item><title>VOTER REGISTRATION IS BACK</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=441</link><description>In June, More Voters Added to Rolls than Removed</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2022 23:23:32 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=441</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS STATEMENT ON PARTISAN FLIP IN VOTER AFFILIATION</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=440</link><description>Adams' Released the Following Statement</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 15 Jul 2022 17:41:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=440</guid></item><item><title>SECRETARY OF STATE REINSTATED AS CHAIR OF STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=439</link><description>Lawmakers Confident in Adams to Lead with Integrity</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jul 2022 17:50:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=439</guid></item><item><title>VOTER REGISTRATION RECOVERING FROM PANDEMIC</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=438</link><description>4,000 Net New Voters Added in Two Weeks</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2022 22:52:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=438</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS STATEMENT ON OVERTURNING OF ROE V. WADE</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=437</link><description>Adams released the following the statement</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 24 Jun 2022 18:53:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=437</guid></item><item><title>SECRETARY OF STATE ANNOUNCES CONTEST WINNERS</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=436</link><description>Essay/Slogan Competition Promotes Civic Education</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2022 19:23:49 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=436</guid></item><item><title>VOTER REGISTRATION RISES AHEAD OF PRIMARY</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=435</link><description>Over 5,800 New Voters Register</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2022 16:48:34 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=435</guid></item><item><title>CANDIDATES FOR NEW JUDGESHIPS MUST FILE BY JUNE 7</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=434</link><description>Judgeships created by 2022 redistricting</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2022 16:33:32 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=434</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS RECOGNIZES SCHOOL FOR REGISTERING 100% OF ELIGIBLE STUDENTS TO VOTE</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=433</link><description>Burgin Independent High School Receives Frederick Douglass Award</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2022 17:45:32 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=433</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS STATEMENT ON BESHEAR LAWSUIT AGAINST HIM</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=432</link><description>This unexpected lawsuit pertains to House Bill 334, a good-government bill</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 05 May 2022 20:51:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=432</guid></item><item><title>VOTER REGISTRATION PICKS UP AHEAD OF PRIMARY ELECTION</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=431</link><description>10,000+ New Voters Register</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2022 18:39:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=431</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS STATEMENT ON OVERRIDE OF SB 216</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=430</link><description>Secretary Adams released the following statement</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 14 Apr 2022 00:12:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=430</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS STATEMENT ON GOVERNOR’S VETO OF SB 216</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=429</link><description>Adams released the following statement</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 08 Apr 2022 18:57:14 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=429</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS SELECTED AS RODEL FELLOW</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=428</link><description>Secretary of State Joins Nation’s Premier Program for Political Leaders</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 01 Apr 2022 15:26:59 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=428</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS GRATEFUL THAT ELECTION REFORM CONTINUES</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=427</link><description>HB 564 and SB 216 Improve Kentucky’s Election System</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 30 Mar 2022 23:35:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=427</guid></item><item><title>KENTUCKY SHERIFFS AND COUNTY ATTORNEYS JOIN IN CONDEMNING ELECTION MISINFORMATION TOUR</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=426</link><description>Officials Across Party Lines Call Out Election Lies</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 28 Mar 2022 17:41:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=426</guid></item><item><title>MORE DEAD VOTERS REMOVED THAN ADDED IN FEBRUARY</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=425</link><description>Voters Can Be Confident When They Vote in May Primary Election</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 25 Mar 2022 18:30:13 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=425</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS ENDORSES NEW ELECTION REFORM BILLS</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=424</link><description>Adams Releases the Following Statement</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:55:06 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=424</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS ANNOUNCES SECOND ANNUAL FREDERICK DOUGLASS AWARD</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=423</link><description>Awarded to High Schools That Register All Eligible Seniors to Vote</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2022 20:58:07 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=423</guid></item><item><title>BENCHMARK: 100,000 DEAD VOTERS NOW OFF ROLLS</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=422</link><description>Over 125,000 Ineligible Registrants Removed in Two Years; More to Come</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 25 Feb 2022 20:07:15 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=422</guid></item><item><title>VOTER ROLLS PURGE IN PROGRESS</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=421</link><description>State Board of Elections Mails Nearly 400,000 Postcards to Inactive Voters</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 23 Feb 2022 19:33:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=421</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS ANNOUNCES RONALD REAGAN AWARD PROGRAM</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=420</link><description>Recognizes Businesses That Aid Poll Worker Recruitment</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 21 Feb 2022 14:48:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=420</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS REAPPOINTS JUDGE MELISSA MOORE MURPHY TO CHILD FATALITY REVIEW PANEL</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=419</link><description>Murphy Will Continue Role as Chair</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 18 Feb 2022 15:11:56 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=419</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS STATEMENT ON FRANKLIN CIRCUIT COURT DECISION ALLOWING ELECTION TO PROCEED AS SCHEDULED</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=418</link><description>Secretary Adams Release the Following Statement on the Franklin Circuit Court Ruling</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 17 Feb 2022 18:24:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=418</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS STATEMENT ON REDISTRICTING COURT HEARING</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=417</link><description>Secretary of State Michael Adams has released the following statement on today’s hearing in Franklin County Court.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 10 Feb 2022 17:55:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=417</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS URGES BIDEN ADMINISTRATION TO DROP DRACONIAN MANDATE ON SMALL BUSINESSES</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=416</link><description>President Shows Disturbing Desire to Snoop on American People</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 07 Feb 2022 20:05:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=416</guid></item><item><title>DECEMBER SAW SURGE IN GOP VOTER REGISTRATION</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=415</link><description>Party-Switching Deadline Drives Shift</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jan 2022 14:08:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=415</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS TO JOIN NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY STEERING COMMITTEE</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=414</link><description>Will Help Lead National Voter Registration Efforts</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 11 Jan 2022 16:32:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=414</guid></item><item><title>KENTUCKY ENJOYS SURGE OF NEW BUSINESSES</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=413</link><description>Secretary of State’s Office Sees a 21% Increase in Business Registrations</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 30 Dec 2021 14:37:28 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=413</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS REMINDS VOTERS OF DEADLINE TO SWITCH PARTIES</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=412</link><description>December 31 Last Day to Change Party Registration for May Primary Election</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 27 Dec 2021 15:08:28 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=412</guid></item><item><title>YES, YET AGAIN, MORE VOTERS REMOVED FROM ROLLS THAN ADDED</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=411</link><description>November Marks Eighth Month This Year with Trend</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 23 Dec 2021 16:15:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=411</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS EXTENDS DEADLINE FOR STUDENT ESSAY AND SLOGAN CONTESTS</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=410</link><description>Entries Accepted Through January 31</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 21 Dec 2021 21:41:08 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=410</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS WAIVING RED TAPE FOR OUT-OF-STATE BUSINESSES HELPING WITH DISASTER RELIEF</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=409</link><description>Exemption Lasts 30 Days</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 16 Dec 2021 15:56:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=409</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS AND KENTUCKY YMCA YOUTH ASSOCIATION ANNOUNCE PARTNERSHIP</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=408</link><description>Joint Effort Will Help Recruit Poll Workers</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 29 Nov 2021 18:19:24 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=408</guid></item><item><title>AGAIN, MORE VOTERS REMOVED FROM ROLLS THAN ADDED</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=407</link><description>Adams’ Promised Cleanup of Voter Rolls Continues</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 24 Nov 2021 21:22:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=407</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS ANNOUNCES 2021 STUDENT ESSAY AND SLOGAN CONTEST</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=406</link><description>Encourages civic interest and engagement among Kentucky youth</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 19 Nov 2021 19:23:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=406</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS STREAMLINES UCC REGULATIONS</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=405</link><description>Update to Uniform Commercial Code Regulations Will Save Kentuckians Time, Money</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 05 Nov 2021 19:11:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=405</guid></item><item><title>VOTER REGISTRATION REMAINS STAGNANT AMID PANDEMIC</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=404</link><description>Also: Secretary of State Issues Humorous Halloween Video</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 29 Oct 2021 18:51:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=404</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS TESTIFIES BEFORE U.S. SENATE COMMITTEE ABOUT THREATS TO ELECTION ADMINISTRATION</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=403</link><description>Secretary of State Says Misinformation Comes from Left as Well as Right</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 26 Oct 2021 17:44:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=403</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS TO TESTIFY BEFORE CONGRESS</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=402</link><description>Senate Committee Invites Secretary of State to Assess Election Threats</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 22 Oct 2021 18:50:24 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=402</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS TO BESHEAR: DEFEND KENTUCKY’S ELECTION REFORM FROM CONGRESS</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=401</link><description>Secretary of State Urges Kentucky Democrats to Protect Celebrated Bipartisan Legislation</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 19 Oct 2021 22:15:24 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=401</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS JOINS TAIWANESE IN CELEBRATING NATIONAL DAY</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=400</link><description>Secretary of State Honors One of Kentucky’s Biggest Trade Partners</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 08 Oct 2021 21:58:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=400</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS JOINS EFFORT TO BOLSTER CIVIC EDUCATION IN KENTUCKY</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=399</link><description>Kentucky Civic Education Coalition Will Advocate for Civic Education in Schools</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 01 Oct 2021 19:54:53 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=399</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS CELEBRATES NATIONAL VOTER REGISTRATION DAY WITH NEW SLOGAN AND LOGO</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=398</link><description>“Unmute Yourself”: Register to Vote</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 28 Sep 2021 12:49:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=398</guid></item><item><title>TEN THOUSAND DEAD VOTERS DROPPED FROM ROLLS</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=397</link><description>Promised Cleanup Continues</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 24 Sep 2021 17:51:06 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=397</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS TO CO-CHAIR NATIONAL BUSINESS ISSUES COMMITTEE</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=396</link><description>Appointment Highlights Adams’ Commitment to Serving Kentucky Job Creators</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 23 Sep 2021 12:56:19 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=396</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS APPOINTS JESSICA BURKE TO KENTUCKY REGISTRY OF ELECTION FINANCE</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=395</link><description>Attorney Brings Legal Expertise and Experience Serving the Commonwealth</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 22 Sep 2021 14:12:52 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=395</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS NAMES MICHON LINDSTROM AS COMMUNICATIONS DIRECTOR</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=394</link><description>Respected Journalist Will Continue to Inform the Public in New Role</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 20 Sep 2021 17:04:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=394</guid></item><item><title>SPECIAL ELECTIONS SET FOR NOVEMBER 2</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=393</link><description>First Opportunity for Implementation of Recent Election Reform Legislation</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 30 Aug 2021 19:50:50 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=393</guid></item><item><title>KENTUCKY VOTER REGISTRATION REMAINS STAGNANT</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=392</link><description>Increases Just 0.05% in July</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 27 Aug 2021 14:35:19 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=392</guid></item><item><title>KENTUCKY VOTER REGISTRATION AGAIN 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Kentucky’s Exemplary Election Reform</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 09 Jul 2021 15:21:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=388</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS PRAISES U.S. SUPREME COURT DECISION UPHOLDING BAN ON BALLOT HARVESTING</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=387</link><description>Secretary of State Adams issued a statement praising the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision today to uphold Arizona’s ban on ballot harvesting.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2021 16:50:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=387</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS CELEBRATES 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF 26TH AMENDMENT</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=386</link><description>Constitutional Measure Gave 18-Year-Olds the Right to Vote</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 01 Jul 2021 13:36:00 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=386</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS: BEWARE OF SCAMS TO SELL BUSINESS RECORDS</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=385</link><description>Secretary of State Michael Adams warns Kentuckians about scams that misleadingly offer to sell business records.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 28 Jun 2021 14:11:11 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=385</guid></item><item><title>KENTUCKY VOTER REGISTRATION REMAINS STABLE</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=384</link><description>New Registrations Slightly Outnumber Removals</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 25 Jun 2021 15:03:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=384</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS RECOGNIZES SCHOOL FOR REGISTERING 100% OF ELIGIBLE STUDENTS TO VOTE</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=383</link><description>Burgin Independent High Earns “Frederick Douglass Award”</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 09 Jun 2021 13:50:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=383</guid></item><item><title>KENTUCKY VOTER REGISTRATION BEGINS TO STABILIZE</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=382</link><description>New Registrations Now Outnumbering Removals</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 28 May 2021 14:23:24 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=382</guid></item><item><title>SECRETARY OF STATE'S ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS ANNOUNCED</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=381</link><description>Adams travels state to recognize students</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 10 May 2021 19:48:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=381</guid></item><item><title>FOR FOURTH MONTH IN A ROW, KENTUCKY REMOVES MORE VOTERS THAN IT ADDS</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=380</link><description>Voter Rolls Cleanup Fulfills Secretary of State’s Campaign Promise</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:51:56 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=380</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS THANKS BESHEAR FOR SIGNING HISTORIC ELECTION REFORM BILL</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=378</link><description>Secretary of State Joins Governor at Announcement</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 07 Apr 2021 14:04:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=378</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS CALLS ON KENTUCKY DEMOCRATIC PARTY TO APOLOGIZE FOR 100 YEARS OF VOTER SUPPRESSION</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=377</link><description>Democrats Did Nothing to Expand Voter Access in the Century They Controlled Frankfort</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2021 16:37:19 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=377</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS URGES BESHEAR TO SIGN ELECTION REFORM BILL</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=376</link><description>Calls on Governor to Defy His Party’s Objection to Cleaning Up State’s Voter Rolls</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2021 03:14:37 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=376</guid></item><item><title>FOR THIRD CONSECUTIVE MONTH, KENTUCKY REMOVES MORE VOTERS THAN IT ADDS</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=375</link><description>Twice as Many Dead Voters Removed than Live Voters Added</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 26 Mar 2021 19:53:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=375</guid></item><item><title>KENTUCKY SENATE PASSES GROUND-BREAKING ELECTION REFORM BILL</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=374</link><description>HB 574 Passes 33-3</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 16 Mar 2021 21:07:13 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=374</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS LAUDS SENATE COMMITTEE FOR PASSING ELECTION REFORM BILL</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=373</link><description>Kentucky Nears Enactment of Epochal Election Reform</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 15 Mar 2021 16:35:24 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=373</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS INTERVIEWED BY NBC’S MEET THE PRESS</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=372</link><description>Secretary of State touts Kentucky’s uniquely successful approach to elections</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 12 Mar 2021 20:53:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=372</guid></item><item><title>REPUBLICAN SECRETARIES OF STATE COMMITTEE APPOINTS ADAMS AS FINANCE CHAIR</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=371</link><description>KY Secretary of State Brings Political Background and Connections to Mission of Electing Other Republican Chief Election Officials in 2022</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 10 Mar 2021 21:08:08 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=371</guid></item><item><title>U.S. SENATOR RAND PAUL ENDORSES KENTUCKY ELECTION REFORM BILL</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=370</link><description>Paul hopes KY General Assembly will “see this through”</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 08 Mar 2021 20:23:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=370</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS APPOINTED TO NATIONAL COMMISSION ON ELECTION INTEGRITY</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=369</link><description>Kentucky Recognized for Making It Easy to Vote and Hard to Cheat</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 05 Mar 2021 21:31:50 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=369</guid></item><item><title>SECRETARY OF STATE CONDEMNS U.S. HOUSE RESOLUTION 1</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=368</link><description>Chief Election Official Asks State’s Congressional Delegation to Protect State’s Elections from Speaker Nancy Pelosi</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 02 Mar 2021 17:36:37 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=368</guid></item><item><title>EASY TO VOTE &amp; HARD TO CHEAT BILL PASSES HOUSE 93 to 4</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=367</link><description>Election Reform Measure Gains Momentum, Heads to Senate</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 26 Feb 2021 19:38:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=367</guid></item><item><title>EASY TO VOTE &amp; HARD TO CHEAT BILL UNANIMOUSLY PASSES HOUSE COMMITTEE</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=366</link><description>Secretary of State Adams praises legislators for improving voter access and ballot integrity</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 25 Feb 2021 18:25:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=366</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS PRAISES LEGISLATORS FOR ELECTION REFORM MEASURES</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=365</link><description>House and Senate Bills Would Enhance Both Voter Access and Ballot Integrity</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 23 Feb 2021 21:17:50 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=365</guid></item><item><title>IN JANUARY, TWICE AS MANY DEAD VOTERS REMOVED THAN NEW VOTERS ADDED</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=364</link><description>Secretary of State Michael Adams announced that, for the second month, more voters were removed from Kentucky’s rolls than added.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 17 Feb 2021 19:53:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=364</guid></item><item><title>MORE KENTUCKY VOTERS REMOVED THAN ADDED IN DECEMBER</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=363</link><description>Adams said more voters were taken off the rolls than were added in December.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 22 Jan 2021 21:59:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=363</guid></item><item><title>SECRETARY OF STATE ANNOUNCES ELECTION TURNOUT STATISTICS SORTED BY CATEGORY</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=362</link><description>Breakdown of voter turnout released by Secretary Adams</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 14 Jan 2021 19:35:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=362</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS: KENTUCKY REMOVES 33,696 DEAD PEOPLE FROM VOTER ROLLS</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=361</link><description>Secretary of State Offers Year-End Update on Voter File Maintenance</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 30 Dec 2020 15:22:41 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=361</guid></item><item><title>KENTUCKY SEES BUMP IN VOTER REGISTRATION</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=360</link><description>New Registrations Double Year-Over-Year</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 28 Dec 2020 17:16:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=360</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS NAMED HUNT-KEAN EDUCATION FELLOW</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=359</link><description>The Hunt-Kean Leadership Fellows program partners with senior-level political leaders to improve education</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 18 Dec 2020 15:02:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=359</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS PRESIDES OVER KENTUCKY’S 2020 ELECTORAL COLLEGE VOTE</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=358</link><description>Secretary of State Says Additional Election Reforms Needed</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 14 Dec 2020 21:26:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=358</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS ANNOUNCES STUDENT ESSAY AND SLOGAN CONTESTS</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=357</link><description>Adams announces a statewide essay contest for students in grades 9 - 12, and a statewide slogan contest for grades 6 - 8</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 04 Dec 2020 14:32:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=357</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS TO HOST MEETING OF KENTUCKY’S PRESIDENTIAL ELECTORS</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=356</link><description>The ceremony, usually held in the Supreme Court of Kentucky’s courtroom, has been moved to the Kentucky Senate chamber.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 25 Nov 2020 17:50:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=356</guid></item><item><title>COUNTY CLERKS AGREE WITH ADAMS ON ELECTION REFORM</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=355</link><description>Secretary of State Michael Adams has turned his attention to development of permanent election reforms.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Nov 2020 19:00:25 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=355</guid></item><item><title>SECRETARY ADAMS STATEMENT ON NOVEMBER 3 ELECTION</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=354</link><description>Adams proud of Kentuckians, the Governor, State Board of Elections, tireless county clerks and heroic poll workers.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2020 00:15:56 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=354</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS URGES KENTUCKIANS TO VOTE BEFORE NOVEMBER 3</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=353</link><description>Adams encourages Kentucky voters to take advantage of early voting opportunities</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 30 Oct 2020 20:33:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=353</guid></item><item><title>KENTUCKY VOTER REGISTRATION BOOMS BEFORE GENERAL ELECTION</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=352</link><description>Kentucky saw a big bump in new registrants</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 28 Oct 2020 21:06:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=352</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS ISSUES GUIDANCE TO PREVENT VOTER INTIMIDATION</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=351</link><description>Secretary of State Michael Adams announced today guidance to protect voters from intimidation at the polls.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 23 Oct 2020 18:55:23 GMT</pubDate><guid 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Pandemic</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=342</link><description>Secretary Adams Notes September is National Voter Registration Month</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2020 20:56:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=342</guid></item><item><title>Secretary of State Adams’ Remarks to Congress</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=341</link><description>Secretary of State Michael Adams testified this afternoon before the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 28 Aug 2020 21:28:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=341</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS TO TESTIFY BEFORE CONGRESS</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=340</link><description>Secretary of State Invited to Discuss Kentucky’s Election Success and Challenges</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2020 14:58:25 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=340</guid></item><item><title>Secretary of State Donates Tablets to Lexington High School</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=339</link><description>50 Surface Pros delivered to Frederick Douglass High School</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 26 Aug 2020 13:09:03 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=339</guid></item><item><title>Lawsuits Against Senate Bill 2 Withdrawn</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=338</link><description>Adams’ Photo ID to Vote Law Will Stand</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 25 Aug 2020 13:39:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=338</guid></item><item><title>Kentucky Secretary of State Presents Election Agreement</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=336</link><description>Secretary Adams lays out full plan for November in formal letter of recommendation to the Governor</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2020 21:43:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=336</guid></item><item><title>ADAMS SAYS ELECTION WILL BE SAFE AND SECURE FOR ALL</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=335</link><description>Secretary of State and Governor Agree on Election Plan</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2020 20:35:51 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=335</guid></item><item><title>Adams Opens Poll Worker Volunteer Portal</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=334</link><description>Applying to be a poll worker as easy as applying for absentee ballot</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 11 Aug 2020 19:16:12 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=334</guid></item><item><title>Kentucky Secretary of State Meets with Taiwanese Director-General</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=333</link><description>Adams and Wang meet virtually to discuss untapped opportunity and closer ties</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 04 Aug 2020 15:15:59 GMT</pubDate><guid 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isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=329</guid></item><item><title>SOS Issues SOS Call for Poll Workers</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=328</link><description>Secretary of State Michael Adams today is putting out an APB for poll workers for the November election.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 15 Jul 2020 23:35:04 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=328</guid></item><item><title>Adams Ensures Rural, Elderly, Disabled Voters Not Left Behind</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=327</link><description>Challenged populations received extra help for June primary election</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2020 20:14:11 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=327</guid></item><item><title>Kentucky Voter Registration Uptick in May</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=325</link><description>New voters register as the state begins to reopen</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 01 Jul 2020 21:50:37 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=325</guid></item><item><title>Adams Calls on Hillary Clinton to Apologize</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=324</link><description>Today I’m proud of all Kentucky officials who came together across party lines to ensure a safe and successful election.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2020 18:54:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=324</guid></item><item><title>Secretary Adams' Statement on June 23 Election</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=323</link><description>Secretary Adams' Statement on June 23 Election</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jun 2020 00:14:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=323</guid></item><item><title>Secretary Adams' Statement on Reporting Election Results</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=322</link><description>Secretary Adams' Statement on Reporting Election Results</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2020 22:11:06 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=322</guid></item><item><title>Adams Defeats McGrath Lawsuit to Strike Down “Current System of Absentee Voting”</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=321</link><description>Statement from Secretary Adams</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jun 2020 20:40:43 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=321</guid></item><item><title>Secretary Adams Released from Lawsuit Involving Single Polling Locations</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=320</link><description>Secretary Adams is pleased to announce that he has been released from all claims regarding a lawsuit involving single polling locations.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2020 13:35:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=320</guid></item><item><title>Secretary of State’s Website Lists All In-Person Voting Locations</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=319</link><description>Adams Makes Election Easier for Voters and County Clerks</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2020 21:08:14 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=319</guid></item><item><title>Secretary Adams’ Statement on Lawsuit Challenging Single Voting Locations</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=318</link><description>Secretary Adams’ Statement on Lawsuit Challenging Single Voting Locations</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2020 20:12:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=318</guid></item><item><title>Adams Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Take Up Ballot Harvesting Case</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=317</link><description>Attorney General Cameron Files Amicus Brief on Behalf of Kentucky’s Chief Election Official; Louisiana and Missouri Secretaries of State Joi</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2020 16:21:44 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=317</guid></item><item><title>Kentucky Voter Registration Declines in April</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=316</link><description>Number of removed voters exceeds number of new voters</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 29 May 2020 20:42:09 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=316</guid></item><item><title>Secretary Adams and Attorney General Cameron Co-Chair Ballot Integrity Task Force</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=315</link><description>Working Group of Election Officials and Law Enforcement Will Deter Vote Fraud</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2020 14:26:46 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=315</guid></item><item><title>Secretary Adams Responds to Left-Wing Activists' Lawsuit</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=314</link><description>ACLU, other left-wing activists, file lawsuit against Secretary Adams</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 27 May 2020 18:50:05 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=314</guid></item><item><title>100,000 Kentucky Voters Successfully Apply Online for Absentee Ballot</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=313</link><description>100,000 Kentucky Voters Successfully Apply Online for Absentee Ballot</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 26 May 2020 18:01:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=313</guid></item><item><title>Secretary of State Simplifies Remote Notarizations</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=312</link><description>Adams Offers Helping Hand to Kentucky Businesses</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2020 16:17:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=312</guid></item><item><title>STATE BOARD OF ELECTIONS ADOPTS TEMPORARY EMERGENCY ADMINISTRATIVE REGULATION LANGUAGE FOR JUNE 23 ELECTIONS</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=311</link><description>Today, the State Board of Elections approved temporary emergency administrative regulations outlining how the June 23, 2020 primary election</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 01 May 2020 17:07:14 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=311</guid></item><item><title>Secretary of State Adams Offers Details on Plan for June 23 Election</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=310</link><description>Primary will adjust to accommodate all Kentucky voters</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 24 Apr 2020 18:35:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=310</guid></item><item><title>Kentucky Voter Registration Flatlines in March</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=309</link><description>Secretary of State Adams encourages online voter registration</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 21 Apr 2020 14:12:26 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=309</guid></item><item><title>Governor Line-Item Vetoes Bipartisan Emergency Election Legislation</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=308</link><description>Beshear Proves His “Team Kentucky” is Rhetoric not Reality</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2020 22:30:10 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=308</guid></item><item><title>Secretary of State Secures Federal Funds to Cover New Election Costs</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=307</link><description>Encourages Governor Beshear to Trigger State Matching Funds</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 08 Apr 2020 21:19:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=307</guid></item><item><title>Secretary of State Responds to Veto of Senate Bill 2</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=306</link><description>Statement from Secretary of State Michael G. Adams on Senate Bill 2 Veto</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 03 Apr 2020 20:56:08 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=306</guid></item><item><title>Secretary of State Thanks General Assembly for Granting Additional Flexibility in Election Procedures</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=305</link><description>Legislature grants Governor, Secretary of State and State Board of Elections additional flexibility in the conduct of the primary election</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 01 Apr 2020 21:53:28 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=305</guid></item><item><title>Secretary of State Adams Confirms Ability of Notaries to Use Video Conference</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=304</link><description>Coronavirus causing in-person notarization difficult, Secretary Adams offers solution</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 27 Mar 2020 16:20:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=304</guid></item><item><title>Photo ID to Vote Heads to Governor’s Desk</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=303</link><description>Senate Bill 2 passes House and Senate with bipartisan support</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 20 Mar 2020 16:13:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=303</guid></item><item><title>SECRETARY OF STATE ADAMS CALLS FOR UNIVERSAL MOVE TO PAPER BALLOTS</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=302</link><description>Endorses House Bill 638 in Committee Testimony</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2020 17:55:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=302</guid></item><item><title>Coronavirus (COVID-19) Statement from Secretary of State</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=301</link><description>Secretary of State Michael G. Adams announces adjusted business operations in light of the Coronavirus</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 18 Mar 2020 15:38:22 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=301</guid></item><item><title>SECRETARY OF STATE MOVES TO DELAY MAY 19 ELECTIONS</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=300</link><description>NEW ELECTION DATE WILL BE JUNE 23</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 17 Mar 2020 20:31:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=300</guid></item><item><title>Secretary Adams Warns of Scam Impersonating the Office of the Secretary of State</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=299</link><description>During National Consumer Protection Week, Secretary of State reminds consumers to be alert for fraudulent activity</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2020 16:48:49 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=299</guid></item><item><title>Photo ID Bill Heads Back to Senate for Final Approval</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=298</link><description>Photo ID to Vote Legislation, SB 2, Passes Full House</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2020 21:44:53 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=298</guid></item><item><title>Secretary of State Launches "Easy to Vote" Bill</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=297</link><description>Fulfills Promise to Make it Easy to Vote and Hard to Cheat</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 03 Mar 2020 15:40:58 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=297</guid></item><item><title>Senate Bill 2 Clears House Committee</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=296</link><description>Elections, Const. Amendments &amp; Intergovernmental Affairs Committee passes Photo ID Bill</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 20 Feb 2020 22:03:38 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=296</guid></item><item><title>Kentucky Hits Record Number of Registered Voters</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=295</link><description>Voter Registration Grows in Advance of May 19 Primary</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 18 Feb 2020 21:42:35 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=295</guid></item><item><title>Adams Takes Action to Allow Attorney General Investigation to Proceed</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=294</link><description>“I ran on two promises: cleaning up our elections, and cleaning up this Office,” Secretary Adams said.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 12 Feb 2020 22:24:28 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=294</guid></item><item><title>Secretary of State Endorses House Bill 390</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=293</link><description>Bill Would Treat Adoptive Parents Same as Birth Parents for Parental Leave</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 10 Feb 2020 22:00:36 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=293</guid></item><item><title>Senate Approves Photo ID to Vote Bill</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=291</link><description>Voter ID Bill passes with 29-9 margin</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 23 Jan 2020 21:35:59 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=291</guid></item><item><title>Senate Bill 2 Clears Senate Committee</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=290</link><description>Senate State and Local Government Committee passes Photo ID Bill, now headed to full Senate</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jan 2020 18:54:02 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=290</guid></item><item><title>Ky Secretary of State Michael Adams Announces Photo ID to Vote Legislation</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=289</link><description>Bill would make Kentucky national leader in ballot integrity</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jan 2020 02:01:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=289</guid></item><item><title>Michael G. Adams sworn in as Kentucky’s Secretary of State</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=288</link><description>Michael G. Adams sworn in as Kentucky’s Secretary of State</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2020 20:15:57 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=288</guid></item><item><title>Secretary of State-Elect Adams announces senior staff, touting experience and talent</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=287</link><description>Secretary of State-Elect Adams announces senior staff, touting experience and talent</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2020 17:04:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=287</guid></item><item><title>Grimes Honors Iconic Kentuckians in Medallion Ceremony</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=286</link><description>The honored recipients include Raoul Cunningham, Tamara Sandberg, Brig. Gen. Benjamin F. Adams, III, and Mary Sue Helm.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 11 Dec 2019 14:51:08 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=286</guid></item><item><title>Grimes Signs First Executive Orders of Beshear Administration</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=285</link><description>Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes received and signed the first Executive Orders of the new Beshear administration.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 10 Dec 2019 21:50:18 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=285</guid></item><item><title>Grimes Leads Election Integrity Task Force Post-Election Meeting</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=284</link><description>Secretary Grimes led the Election Integrity Task Force ("EITF") in post-election discussions concerning KY's Nov. 5th General Election.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 26 Nov 2019 18:48:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=284</guid></item><item><title>Grimes Warns Kentucky Businesses of Potential Scam</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=283</link><description>Grimes warns Kentuckians of solicitations circulating which may be mistaken for an official form from the Secretary of State.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Mon, 25 Nov 2019 16:19:19 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=283</guid></item><item><title>Secretary Grimes Announces Statewide Recanvass Results</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=282</link><description>Grimes announced that a statewide recanvass of the votes in the 2019 General Election for Gov/Lt Gov did not change the election</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2019 20:24:39 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=282</guid></item><item><title>Statement on 2019 General Election</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=281</link><description>Secretary Grimes, Kentucky’s Chief Election Official, continues to log all concerns regarding the 2019 Election</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 19 Nov 2019 20:23:01 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=281</guid></item><item><title>Secretary Grimes Invites Secretary-Elect Adams to Join Recanvass in 2019 Gubernatorial Election</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=280</link><description>All Kentucky county boards of elections will convene Thursday morning to recanvass the results of races of the Nov. 5, 2019 General Election</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2019 22:11:42 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=280</guid></item><item><title>Deadline Closed For Recanvass Request in 2019 General Election</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=279</link><description>The deadline for candidates to request a recanvass in the November 5, 2019 General Election has passed.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Tue, 12 Nov 2019 21:20:47 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=279</guid></item><item><title>Secretary Grimes Receives Recanvass Request From Governor Bevin</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=277</link><description>Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes today received a written recanvass request from Governor Matt Bevin.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2019 17:55:22 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=277</guid></item><item><title>Unofficial Vote Totals for 2019 General Election</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=276</link><description>Unofficial results for yesterday's General Election reflect 1,455,161 ballots cast out of 3,451,537 registered voters.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2019 17:53:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=276</guid></item><item><title>Grimes Reminds Voters of Election "Dos and Don'ts"</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=275</link><description>Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes is reminding voters of Election Day "Dos and Don’ts,” ahead of Election Day, on Tuesday, Nov. 5.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2019 17:51:11 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=275</guid></item><item><title>Grimes Gets Another Win in Franklin Circuit Court</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=273</link><description>Yesterday, Judge Philip Shepherd issued a ruling agreeing with Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2019 17:42:28 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=273</guid></item><item><title>Grimes Thanks Kentuckians for Serving as Poll Workers in Upcoming General Election</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=272</link><description>Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes reminds Kentuckians to show their appreciation for precinct election officials on Election Day.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2019 17:39:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=272</guid></item><item><title>Grimes Issues General Election Turnout Prediction</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=271</link><description>Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes is predicting approximately 31 percent of registered voters will turn out on Election Day.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2019 17:28:45 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=271</guid></item><item><title>Today is Deadline to Apply For Mail-In Absentee Ballot in Kentucky's Nov. 5 General Election</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=270</link><description>Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes reminds Kentucky voters that absentee voting by mail is underway for Kentucky's Nov. 5 election.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2019 17:23:16 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=270</guid></item><item><title>In-Person Absentee Voting Open Statewide in Kentucky's Nov. 5 General Election</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=269</link><description>Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes announced Monday that in-person absentee voting is now open statewide.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2019 17:19:53 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=269</guid></item><item><title>Grimes Kicks Off Statewide Food Drive with Girl Scouts of Kentuckiana</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=268</link><description>Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes will kick off the 3rd annual Commonwealth of Kentucky Bowl, this Friday.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2019 17:16:49 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=268</guid></item><item><title>Franklin Circuit Court Sides with Secretary of State Grimes</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=267</link><description>Today, Franklin Circuit Court Judge Thomas D. Wingate agreed with Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes and the KDP.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2019 17:11:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=267</guid></item><item><title>Grimes Proud to Participate in Over 100 Naturalization Ceremonies</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=266</link><description>Today in Louisville, Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes took part in her 100th naturalization ceremony since taking office.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2019 17:07:23 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=266</guid></item><item><title>Grimes' Statement Regarding the Kentucky Democratic Party's Lawsuit</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=265</link><description>Secretary Grimes continues her vote of no confidence in the Kentucky State Board of Elections and the chaos that currently exists.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2019 17:03:27 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=265</guid></item><item><title>Grimes Leads Election Integrity Task Force Meeting Ahead of 2019 General Election</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=264</link><description>Today, Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes led the Election Integrity Task Force in discussions concerning election infrastructure.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2019 16:50:40 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=264</guid></item><item><title>Kentucky Voter Registration Deadline is Today, October 7th</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=263</link><description>Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes is reminding Kentuckians that today, October 7, is the last day to register to vote.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2019 16:47:48 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=263</guid></item><item><title>Grimes Calls All Kentucky Voters to View State Board of Elections' "Inactive List"</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=262</link><description>Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes, is encouraging all Kentucky voters to view the State Board of Elections' Inactive Voter List.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2019 16:44:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=262</guid></item><item><title>Grimes Encourages Kentuckians to #BeCyberSmart Ahead of the 2019 General Election</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=261</link><description>October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, raising awareness about the importance of cybersecurity practices.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2019 16:25:21 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=261</guid></item><item><title>Deadline to Register to Vote in General Election is One Week Away</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=260</link><description>Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes is reminding eligible Kentuckians of the deadline to register to vote in the upcoming election.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2019 16:17:31 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=260</guid></item><item><title>Grimes Announces GoVoteKY.com Hits 1.2 Million Visitors</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=259</link><description>Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes announced Wednesday that more than 1.2 million Kentuckians visited GoVoteKY.com.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2019 16:11:33 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=259</guid></item><item><title>On National Voter Registration Day, Grimes Reminds Deadline is Two Weeks Away</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=258</link><description>Tuesday, marks National Voter Registration Day and two weeks until the close of the voter registration rolls for the 2019 General Election.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2019 16:08:37 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=258</guid></item><item><title>Grimes, Attending 97th Naturalization Ceremony, Welcomes Hundreds of New Citizens</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=257</link><description>Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes on Friday welcomed and congratulated new United States citizens</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2019 16:02:19 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=257</guid></item><item><title>Kentucky Veterans Hall of Fame Announces 2019 Inductees</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=256</link><description>Class of 25 Kentucky veterans to be inducted next month</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2019 18:57:54 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=256</guid></item><item><title>Grimes Warns Kentucky Voters of False Information About Voter Rolls</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=255</link><description>Judicial Watch inaccurately stating 250,000 Kentucky voters will be removed from the voter rolls.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2019 18:56:29 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=255</guid></item><item><title>Grimes Celebrates 95th Naturalization with Kentucky's Newest Citizens</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=254</link><description>Secretary Grimes took part in her 95th naturalization ceremony since taking office, welcoming 37 new citizens from 21 countries.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Fri, 23 Aug 2019 18:55:17 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=254</guid></item><item><title>Grimes Leads Election Integrity Task Force Post-Election Meeting</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=253</link><description>Secretary Grimes led the Election Integrity Task Force in post-election discussions concerning Kentucky's 2019 Primary Election</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2019 14:20:37 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=253</guid></item><item><title>Grimes Continues To Secure Kentucky's Voter Rolls Becoming the 29th State to Join the Electronic Registration Information Center</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=252</link><description>Grimes is leading the way by joining ERIC to continue efforts to maintain Kentucky's voter rolls.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2019 14:18:55 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=252</guid></item><item><title>Secretary Grimes Continues Work to Restore Trust in our Democracy</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=251</link><description>Grimes joins her colleagues across the nation in a bipartisan task force on civility in our elections.</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2019 14:15:56 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=251</guid></item><item><title>Historic Number of Kentucky Businesses Filed Annual Reports Online</title><link>https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=250</link><description>A record number of Kentucky businesses have filed their annual report and done so online</description><author>spNewsroomReadWrite</author><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2019 14:12:30 GMT</pubDate><guid isPermaLink="true">https://kentucky.gov/Pages/Activity-stream.aspx?n=SOS&amp;prId=250</guid></item></channel></rss>