Kentucky dispute headed to court over access to database that tracks handling of abuse cases

Kentucky’s auditor asked a court on Monday to resolve a dispute over access to a database that tracks the state’s handling of abuse and neglect cases involving its most vulnerable citizens.

In her lawsuit, Republican state Auditor Allison Ball requested a court order to restore a government watchdog’s access to the information. Ball accused Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s administration of putting “unworkable and unlawful constraints” on the watchdog’s ability to review the information.