Regional

By JACK BRAMMER

Lexington Herald-Leader

FRANKFORT — The controversy over the refusal of a few county clerks in Kentucky to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples spilled over into the Capitol on Monday.

Casey County Clerk Casey Davis, who was trying to get a meeting with Gov. Steve Beshear, told reporters that his pledge to God to uphold the law would not allow him to accommodate same-sex couples.

By MOLLY HAINES

Landmark News Service

When asked what makes the rodeo special to 16-year-old Wyatt Cole, his response comes quickly.

“It’s a way of life,” Wyatt says. “It’s the western heritage of it.”

Wyatt, along with his 17-year-old brother Quinn, will participate in the National High School Finals Rodeo, which will be held July 12-18 in Rock Springs, Wyoming.

Quinn and Wyatt, the sons of Greg and Isabella Cole of Owen County, will compete in the team roping competition.

By JAMES PILCHER

The Kentucky Enquirer

A Northern Kentucky state legislator has filed a bill that would prevent the commonwealth from forcing religious figures or organizations from performing same sex marriages, and would protect such organizations and individuals from being sued if they refuse to perform such ceremonies.

Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes, Kentucky’s chief business officer, is warning businesses about an official-looking “2015 Annual Minutes Form” they may receive from an entity called Division of Corporate Services. Division of Corporate Services is not registered, affiliated or associated with the Secretary of State’s office.