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Bevin’s board permanently blocked

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By Kyeland Jackson —

Governor Matt Bevin’s executive orders, which swept away U of L’s board of trustees for a new 10-member board, were permanently blocked Wednesday.

Franklin Circuit Court Judge Phillip Shepherd issued the ruling, permanently blocking Bevin’s executive orders. Attorney General Andy Beshear began the suit shortly after Bevin made his order this summer. Beshear issued a statement after Wednesday’s ruling.

“We appreciate Judge Shepherd’s urgency in issuing a final decision in this case. What our students and faculty need now is finality.