The week in Frankfort: Public pensions, dyslexia, terrorism, pawn shops, sex trafficking and more
The most-anticipated bill of the General Assembly’s 2018 session was unveiled this week with the introduction of a public pension…
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Chief Justice Minton, Justice Michelle Keller tell Senate Committee family court judges overworked
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The head of Kentucky’s Judicial Branch told a Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday that family…
Stakeholder advisory forums planned to engage public in Kentucky HEALTH Medicaid transformation
The Kentucky HEALTH Medicaid Transformation Leadership Team today announced the scheduling of public stakeholder advisory forums. The purpose of these…
Republican lawmakers tout their pension bill; KY Public Pension Coalition calls it “unacceptable”
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Republican lawmakers said legislation aimed at overhauling Kentucky’s pension system for government employees and retirees…
SD1 seeks reduction of storm water service area, would eliminate 1,500 customer parcels
The SD1 Board of Directors, at its regularly scheduled meeting Tuesday, announced its intent to petition the Kentucky Division of…
Covington City Commission expected to adopt social media policy that disables citizen comment on posts
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter With two options for a new city Social Media Policy placed before them Tuesday night,…
Long-awaited pension reform bill introduced in state Senate — with controversial provisions dropped
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A long-awaited pension reform bill, filed Tuesday in the state Senate, will not force any…
Louisville-based Ky National Guard unit deploys to Afghanistan as part of 101st Airborne Division
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Around three dozen members of the Kentucky National Guard’s newest unit were honored by family…
Sec. of State Grimes led national task force on remote notary standards being considered by states
The National Association of Secretaries of State (NASS) on Monday moved to adopt remote notary standards drafted by a task…
Save the date: Reforest Northern Kentucky, annual effort to restore region’s landscape, set for March 24
The annual volunteer Reforest Northern Kentucky event will take place March 24th from 9:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. in Campbell…
Lawmakers take 3-day weekend with pension issue looming, saying a bill could be introduced Tuesday
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky lawmakers are on a three-day weekend with the pension issue still unresolved. The…
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…
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…