McConnell says he doesn’t have votes for health care bill; will move forward on effort to repeal ACA
In a statement released late Monday night, U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY), acknowledged that he does not have…
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Women Unshackled: Kim Moser to speak in D.C. on growing female opioid-related incarcerations
By Vicki Prichard NKyTribune reporter Between 1980 and 2014, the number of incarcerated women increased by more than 700 percent,…
Bevin names Himes to NKU board of regents, Finan to the KCTCS panel; others to various positions
Gov. Matt Bevin has appointed a pair of Northern Kentucky residents to positions on Kentucky public university boards. Ashley Himes…
Gov. Bevin signs order closing $152 million budget shortfall, ‘conservative spending plans’ necessary
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Gov. Matt Bevin has taken steps to eliminate a $152 million shortfall, an action necessitated…
Advocates of tax fairness file reform measure for legislature; lowers burden on low-wage citizens
Advocates for modernization and fairness in Kentucky’s tax system filed a tax reform measure today for consideration by the Kentucky…
Kentucky Justice Secretary Tilley testifies to U.S. Congressional subcommittee on the opioid crisis
Kentucky Justice Secretary John Tilley testified to a U.S. Congressional committee on Wednesday about state efforts to combat the deadly…
Boone County needs volunteers to distribute door hangers Sat, raise awareness for Heroin Help Line
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office and the Judge/Executive’s Office are working to sign up volunteers to distribute literature in the…
Covington provides update on Latonia water main break; NKY Water District responsible for cleanup
On Monday, July 10, a water main break occurred at 36th Street and Church Street in Latonia, causing pavement damage…
Florence Community Plaza project underway on Mall Road, City Night Out tonight at Nature Park
The construction of the Florence Community Plaza is underway. The plaza is located along Mall Road across from Planet Fitness…
Federal Reserve researchers examine ‘wealth mobility’ and say it have declined since the ’80s
Examining data on families’ wealth over the past three decades, Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland researchers Daniel Carroll and Nicholas…
Sanders at Northern Kentucky Convention Center Sunday; speaks against repeal of Affordable Care Act
Sen. Bernie Sanders was at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington for a rally Sunday evening. A large crowd…
Kentucky Lottery exceeds billion dollar sales in fiscal year — a record; scratch-off tickets are tops
For the first time in its 28-year history, sales of Kentucky Lottery tickets have exceeded a billion dollars in a…
Petition to allow direct-to-voicemail calls denied by FCC; AG Beshear among those opposed to measure
Attorney General Andy Beshear said Kentuckians are the winners in a recent decision by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to…
Law enforcement accreditation assessment team evaluates Covington PD, public comment welcome
A team of assessors from the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies, Inc. (CALEA) will arrive Monday, July 17,to…
Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship now includes citizens working to obtain GEDs
Gov. Matt Bevin has issued an executive order expanding the Work Ready Kentucky Scholarship to include Kentuckians who do not…
Independence Day 2017 special for 10 people who receive gubernatorial pardons by Bevin
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Independence Day will be especially meaningful for 10 Kentuckians who have received gubernatorial pardons. “This…
Kentucky Attorney General’s office returns $8 million to state coffers from civil settlements
As the current fiscal year ends, Attorney General Andy Beshear today announced that his office has returned nearly $8 million…
After eight months of preparation, City of Florence to launch new, user-friendly website Wednesday
After eight months of preparation, the City of Florence will launch a new and improved official website Wednesday. The goal…
Grimes says her office won’t comply with federal commission’s request for KY voter personal data
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A federal commission’s request for the voting history and personal information of Kentucky’s 3.2 million…
New shared custody legislation becomes law in Kentucky July 1, existing arrangements not impacted
On July 1, Kentucky’s laws will begin supporting joint custody with equal parenting time when families separate. Lawmakers unanimously approved…
Hoover names Santoro to co-chair House panel reviewing Kentucky’s transportation infrastructure
Speaker Jeff Hoover announced the creation of the Working Group on Kentucky’s Transportation Infrastructure, consisting of nine members from the…
Gov. Bevin ceremonially signs legislation, including Koenig’s measure on alcohol policy reform
Gov. Matt Bevin, joined by state legislators and constituents, Tuesday ceremonially signed more than a dozen pieces of recently enacted…