$1 cigarette tax isn’t ‘salable’ right now, but maybe 50 cent increase is — probably in special session
By Al Cross Kentucky Health News The state Senate’s version of the budget will not include the House’s 50-cent-a-pack cigarette-tax…
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Bevin urges current, retired state workers to put pressure on lawmakers to act on pension plan
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Gov. Matt Bevin turned to his Facebook page Saturday night to ask current and retired…
Nominations open for Kentucky’s most distinguished Historic Preservation Awards; deadline April 20
Nominations are now being accepted for Kentucky’s most distinguished awards honoring excellence for the preservation and rehabilitation of historic buildings,…
Heads up, drivers: Transportation Cabinet’s Adopt-a-Highway program will hold ‘Spring Clean’ next week
Thousands of volunteers with the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet’s (KYTC) Adopt-a-Highway program will give the Commonwealth’s roadsides a “Spring Clean” from…
This Week in Frankfort: With just eight days remaining, legislature still has budget issue looming
The first piece of legislation to pass a legislative chamber this week dealt with making playground equipment accessible to all…
Boone County Historic Courthouse to be named in honor of Former Judge/Executive Bruce S. Ferguson
The Boone County Fiscal Court authorized a resolution to dedicate the recently renovated Historic Courthouse in honor of former Judge/Executive…
Senate President Stivers says pension reform bill has ‘limited, difficult’ path forward; hints special session
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today About a week after assuring he had the votes to pass Senate Bill 1, the…
Commons project takes another step forward, ‘Entertainment Destination Center’ proposed
By Ryan Clark Special to NKyTribune Week by week, one of the city’s most long-awaited projects is getting closer to…
Boone County gets $1m Community Development Block Grant for SD1 to design, construct sewer lines
NKyTribune staff The Department for Local Government (DLG) approved funding for a $1 million Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to…
As parking problems on residential streets increase, Newport city commission looks for solutions
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter For many residents in Newport, finding a parking spot on their own street has become…
Capital Tower Plaza, Frankfort’s tallest building, comes crashing down; makes way for new offices
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today In a matter of seconds, what once was Frankfort’s tallest building is now a pile…
No vote in Senate on pension bill as it is sent back to committee for more work; teachers protest the bill
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky’s Senate took a cautious step back on reforming the state’s ailing pension system, maybe…
This week in Frankfort: Pension bill delayed as it’s sent back to committee; other bills in the works
Capitol observers have been tuned in for months to find out what form lawmakers’ public pension reform plans might take…
Certified Local Government awards grants to 14 communities for historic preservation, planning goals
Fourteen grants totaling $83,141 and averaging nearly $6,000 each are making a huge impact toward achieving historic preservation goals in…
Fromme 2018 State of the City: Newport on solid financial footing, poised for additional growth
Newport is poised for more economic development and job growth this year but also must deal with the challenges of…
Covington commission hears details on RiverCenter ‘Piazza’ plan, creating an outdoor entertainment area
By Kevin Eigelbach NKyTribune reporter Soon, you might be able to buy a beer at one of the restaurants in…
Attorney General, Kenton Sheriff warn of scam demanding payment, threatening arrest
In a new scam alert issued by Attorney General Andy Beshear, Kentuckians are being warned of scammers posing as law…
Walton Mayor Carnahan resigns; cites controversy, council decision not to create administrator position
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Walton Mayor Mark Carnahan has announced his resignation, which became effective March 1. In…
State Police launch Angel Initiative to help substance abusers; ‘can’t arrest our way out of this problem’
The Kentucky State Police (KSP) have announced the launch of the Angel Initiative. The Angel Initiative encourages individuals suffering with…
Expanded gaming not likely as new revenue source; Senate president doubts House proposed taxes
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Don’t expect expanded gaming to come up as a new revenue source, even if the…
The week in Frankfort: Deadline passed for new bills; House passes budget, pensions; and more
The Kentucky General Assembly’s 2018 session passed a couple big milestones this week as the deadline to introduce new bills…
House passes two-year budget plan with help for pensions, historic SEEK funding, some new taxes
The Kentucky House of Representatives passed a funding package with cigarette and opioid taxes and increased funding for SEEK and…