New Education Commission forces resignation of Dr. Stephen Pruitt during a special meeting on Tuesday
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky Board of Education, with new members appointed by Gov. Matt Bevin in place,…
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Covington to retain local firm to investigate suing drug companies over prescription opiates
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter City commissioners agreed Tuesday night to move forward with obtaining legal representation and investigating the…
Governor files motion in Franklin court to disqualify AG Beshear from lawsuit against pension reform
Gov. Matt Bevin has filed a motion in Franklin Circuit Court to disqualify Attorney General Andy Beshear and his office…
Reminder from Sec. of State: Deadline to register to vote in Primary Election is April 23; here are details
Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes is encouraging eligible Kentuckians to register to vote by the deadline, April 23, ahead…
PSC Cuts Duke Energy electric rate request; typical monthly residential bill to increase by $2.56
The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has substantially reduced an electric base rate increase sought by Duke Energy Kentucky. As…
This Week at the State Capitol: General Assembly 2018 session ends with overrides, last-minute bills
State lawmakers put the finishing touches on the General Assembly’s 2018 session this week by overriding gubernatorial vetoes, most notably…
Kentucky lawmakers override governor’s vetoes as teachers watch from the gallery, protest outside
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky General Assembly overrode three major vetoes from Gov. Matt Bevin on Friday when…
Covington seeks help planting trees in Austinburg Saturday, in honor of Arbor Day 2018
Like to dig in the dirt? Think blacktop and concrete are prettier with a touch of green? Then Covington needs…
AG Commissioner Quarles announces Kentucky Proud Wedding Contest, prizes include $5K
Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles has announced that Kentucky couples will have the chance to walk away with a $5,000 grand…
Covington commission approves hire of finance director with 29 years experience in government
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter The City of Covington took another step forward in its possible restructuring when commissioners approved…
Gov. Bevin: Kentucky Opportunity Zone Initiative holds promise of economic growth for local communities
Gov. Matt Bevin announced Monday the U.S. Department of the Treasury certified 144 Opportunity Zones in 84 Kentucky counties under…
KYTC urges drivers to have a vested interest in work zone safety; majority of 2017 victims were motorists
While motorists can expect to see an increase in the number of orange barrels on roadways as warm weather makes…
Attorney General Beshear warns Kentuckians of vacation scam for travel to Florida, Bahamas
As many Kentuckians begin to plan their summer vacation, Attorney General Andy Beshear is warning of scam calls offering deep…
Newport property task force collects $178,000 in delinquent taxes and fines, earns commission praise
A property task force that was formed last year by the City of Newport has collected $178,000 delinquent property taxes…
Governor vetoes bill phasing in pension costs — and also had a provision to withdraw from system
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Matt Bevin has vetoed a bill passed by the 2018 General Assembly that would…
This Week in Frankfort: $22 billion biennial budget to Governor; adoption, foster care, road plan bills pass
This week, lawmakers fulfilled a main duty the state constitution requires of them as final approval was given to a…
Union City Commission seeks requests for qualifications to develop Union Town Center
The City Commission of the City of Union approved a municipal order to seek interested parties and their qualifications to…
Bevin vetoes rare disease council, end-of-life controlled substances; legislature can override
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky lawmakers, so far, have two vetoes by Gov. Matt Bevin to potentially override when…
Sen. Mitch McConnell on midterm elections: ‘The wind is going to be in our faces’
By Roger Alford Kentucky Today Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell was instrumental in marshaling forces to pass the largest tax…
Commissioners hear West’s proposals to hire consultants for zoning, software for social media
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter When Tom West was hired on as the city’s economic development director this winter, he…
Legislature approves budget bill and sends to Bevin for signature; he hints at using line-item veto
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The state spending plan for the next two years that includes a $480 million tax increase is…
Budget agreement includes cuts, full pension contributions and some new revenue
By Ashley Spalding Kentucky Center for Economic Policy The state budget passed Monday by the General Assembly for fiscal years…