New stakeholders group focused on changes to adult guardianship program meets for the first time
A new stakeholders group established to improve Kentucky’s adult guardianship program has held its first meeting. House Joint Resolution (HJR)…
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Andy Beshear makes it official: On a tour around state, he announces his bid for governor’s office
Democrat Andy Beshear started a statewide tour today and Tuesday to talk about the “future of Kentucky” with the announcement…
Most new laws approved during legislative session go into effect July 14; here are some of them
Legislative Research Commission Most new laws approved during the Kentucky General Assembly’s 2018 session will go into effect on Saturday,…
Boone County Sheriff’s office launches new user-friendly website and mobile application
Boone County Sheriff Michael A. Helmig has announced the launch of a new Boone County Sheriff’s Office website and mobile…
SD1 adjusts storm water boundary, removes about 1,500 properties; plan approved by Division of Water
Sanitation District No. 1 is tightening up its storm water service area to better serve customers across Northern Kentucky. The…
State scrambling to deal with fallout from court ruling on the Kentucky HEALTH Medicaid plan
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News As the Cabinet for Health and Family Services scrambles to deal with the fallout…
Governor creates Economic Opportunity Commission to help ‘disadvantaged’ access growing opportunities
Gov. Matt Bevin has created an Economic Opportunity Commission, which will be attached to the Kentucky Cabinet for Economic Development…
Here’s how the tax picture has changed for you as new state tax laws are now in effect
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Changes to Kentucky’s sales tax laws mean residents will be paying tax on some services…
Covington’s street-sweeping schedule began today, continues for two months, click on links for details
The City of Covington’s Public Works Department will begin its seasonal street-sweeping schedule today, having divided the City into 12…
Bring a blanket: It’s outdoor movie time in Covington; film showings throughout the summer
The smell of freshly popped popcorn and a sea of picnic blankets can mean only one thing: The beginning of…
It’s Reformulated Gas Independence Day: NKY no longer is required to use more expensive gasoline
It’s the date to celebrate the final hurdle in a four-year journey to erase an environmental regulatory burden that negatively…
Kentucky HEALTH delayed by federal judge, halts plan to require Medicaid recipients to work
Staff report A federal judge ruled Friday the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) failed to adequately consider how…
State ending fiscal year Saturday with at least a $114.4m budget surplus; lottery, individual taxes up
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Despite dire predictions of the state’s financial future over the past 12 months, Kentucky’s General…
The Rural Blog: Farmers urge president to suspend tariffs on Mexico in face of NAFTA negotiations
More than 60 companies and organizations representing American dairy farmers and cheesemakers wrote an open letter to President Trump praising him for…
Covington expands incentives for small businesses; favors businesses that benefit City, neighborhoods
Covington is expanding the boundaries of two incentive programs that help small businesses and has changed criteria to favor businesses…
Covington Commission hears first reading of $97M budget; Gateway Stage I plan may be in limbo
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Covington Commissioners heard the first reading of the city’s upcoming budget at their regularly scheduled…
Rebuild of Mt. Zion, Richwood interchanges among $200 million road projects coming to Boone County
By Kevin Eilgelbach NKyTribune reporter Look out, Boone County. More than $200 million in transportation projects is coming your way…
McDaniel to serve as co-chair of legislative task force to look at improving tax reform in Kentucky
Northern Kentucky’s Chris McDaniel will serve as co-chair of a task force to review, examine and analyze Kentucky’s tax expenditures…
Secretary of State Grimes to send postcard to no-show registered voters asking for address check
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today FRANKFORT — Registered voters who haven’t cast a ballot in recent elections may be receiving…
Covington’s investment policy for taxpayer funds is now more detailed; finance director explains why
Special to NKyTribune Covington’s investment policy for taxpayer funds used to be a bare-bones outline largely reliant on state statute….
Reminder that annual reports are due to Secretary of State by June 30, can be submitted on-line
Kentucky businesses registered with the Secretary of State’s office must file an annual report with the agency by June 30,…
OAG responds to complaint, rules City of Villa Hills did not violate state Open Meetings Act on May 16
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The Kentucky Office of the Attorney General (OAG) has determined that the Villa Hills…