Week in Frankfort: At halfway point, hundreds of bills under consideration; spending plan being reviewed
The Kentucky General Assembly’s 2018 session reached its halfway point this week. While several bills have already been delivered to…
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Grimes accepting applications for 2018 Kentucky Outstanding Civic Education Leadership Award
Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes announced Wednesday that her office is accepting nominations for the 2018 Kentucky Outstanding Civic…
Lawmakers drop 401(k)-style retirement plan for public pensions, citing insufficient savings
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A mandatory 401(k)-style plan will not be part of an overhaul of Kentucky’s public pension…
City of Union 2018 events announced, starting with the annual Easter Egg Hunt in March
The City of Union will be offering three events this year for residents, starting with the Annual Easter Egg Hunt….
Cov City Commission: Social media policy tabled, John R. Green, Riverfront Commons move forward
By Ryan Clark Special to NKyTribune Fearing they could be harming the public’s ability to interact with them in a…
Newport board of commissioners discuss syringe exchange program; residents also voice opinions
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter During the past year, the heroin epidemic has dramatically increased in many counties around Kentucky….
Quarles says president’s infrastructure proposal would address needs of Kentucky, other rural states
An infrastructure proposal unveiled by the Trump Administration would address the needs of Kentucky and other rural states and give…
Business leaders, including banker Terry Forcht, send letter urging reforms to state’s pension system
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A group of Kentucky business leaders, including banker Terry Forcht, have sent a joint letter…
AG Beshear files civil lawsuit against a ‘rogue drug treatment clinic’ for distributing addictive drug
Attorney General Andy Beshear filed a civil lawsuit in Breathitt Circuit Court against an alleged rogue drug treatment clinic for…
New two-year budget ends short shutdown and includes tax-relief for Berea College
The Rural Blog President Trump signed a two-year budget package today, ending the second government shutdown of 2018, albeit a…
Legislative wrap-up for the week: Taking aim at opioids, drug-prevention steps, bills that move on . . .
It has been a reoccurring theme in recent years. In each legislative session, lawmakers take aim at the latest challenges…
Cold weather equals higher electric bills, customers should consider payment plans or assistance
Prolonged and severe cold in December and January has led to sharply higher electric bills for customers across Kentucky, the…
KY Public Advocate seeks support for Gov. Bevin’s funding proposal from House subcommittee
Public Advocate Damon Preston appeared before the House Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice, Public Safety, and the Judiciary Tuesday, to…
Covington City Commission: Social media policy, Covington West 7th, Riverfront Commons and more
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Residents, you’re going to have to silence those tweets and posts. At least, you will…
Boone County Republican Party releases statement critical of Rep. Wuchner’s withdraw at filing deadline
Over the last several days, the leadership of the Boone County Republican Party has received many calls, text messages, and…
Carter Beck may just be 5-years-old, but he’s a big citizen in Ft. Mitchell where he has ideas on safety
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune reporter Next fall, five-year-old Carter Beck will attend Beechwood Elementary, and when he does he wants…
House lawmakers make revamp of state’s adoption, foster care system a priority, to speed placements
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today House lawmakers have made a measure that would revamp the state’s adoption and foster care…
Covington seeks Business Recognition Program nominations, entries accepted through March 14
The City of Covington currently seeks nominations for its fourth annual Business Recognition Program through an online form, direct mail…
House Speaker Osborne says difficult budget, pension plan taking longer than expected but should be done soon
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today House Speaker Pro Tem David Osborne, R-Prospect, said he expects action on a public pension…
State Rep. Wuchner withdraws candidacy at 11th hour, denies backroom deal to choose successor
By Mark Hansel NKytribune managing editor In a move that came as a surprise to just about everyone, State Rep….
Council of State Governments reports on the top five issues for states in 2018 in nine categories
Policy experts at The Council of State Governments have selected their top issues for states in 2018 in each of…
Kentucky native R.D. James of Fulton County named head of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers; UK graduate
U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has announced that the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly confirmed R.D. James as Assistant Secretary of…