The ‘Bluegrass State’ includes Louisville. The ‘Golden Triangle’ of Lexington; Louisville and Covington are the economic centers of the state.
Louisville and Lexington both host several universities and colleges, which reflects a strong Democratic/Progressive presence. The Northern part of the state is heavily influenced by right-wing Cincinnati.
The Eastern part of the state is a wasteland of misery whose source is the defacto slavery imposed by the coal/oil Industry. Between the poisoned water and the company towns, it’s lucky those people are able to walk upright and speak without grunting.
Corruption runs rampant throughout the Commonwealth. The ProPublica thing might just be the best thing to happen in a long time.