A former state employee is refusing to comply with Republican Governor Matt Bevin's investigation into a no-bid contract awarded by his Democratic predecessor.
Bevin is investigating whether the $3 million contract former Governor Steve Beshear awarded to SAS Institute complied with state procurement laws.
Frank Lassiter is a former state worker who was a consultant for SAS at the time, and his wife Mary was the executive cabinet secretary for Beshear. Beshear awarded the no-bid contract on his last day in office.
Bevin asked a judge Thursday to force Lassiter to comply with a subpoena for documents and testimony.
Lassiter's attorney said they would fight the subpoena in court.
