Ryland Barton
Ryland is the state capitol reporter for Kentucky Public Radio. He's covered politics and state government for NPR member stations KWBU in Waco and KUT in Austin. Always looking to put a face to big issues,Ryland'sreporting has taken him to drought-weary towns in West Texas and relocated communities in rural China. He's covered breaking news like the 2014 shooting at Fort Hood Army Base and the aftermath of the fertilizer plant explosion in West, Texas.
Rylandhas a bachelor's degree from the University of Chicago and a master's degree in journalism from the University of Texas. He grew up in Lexington.
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Ky. Senate Republicans unveil budget, setting the stage for tax overhaul
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Ky. lawmakers advance bills banning vaccine, mask requirements
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Former Owensboro lawmaker, UK trustee Joe Bowen has died
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Beshear, DeWine ask feds for $2 billion Brent Spence Bridge fix
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Ky. Senate Republicans propose tax rebate to ease ‘crushing’ inflation
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LGBTQ advocates rally for fairness as Ky. lawmakers advance anti-trans bill
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Bill tweaking Ky. governor’s pardon power advances in legislature
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Ky. Republicans advance another bill banning trans girls from girls sports
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Ky. House advances bill banning death penalty for people with mental illness
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Ky. lawmakers advance bill to avoid vehicle tax spike