Government briefs: Alexandria gets grant, officers graduate, Florence sailor on USS Makin Island
Alexandra’s trail grant The City of Alexandra has been awarded a $35,000 grant for the Alexandria Community Park Lake Trail…
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Dept. of Local Government awards 20 grants; Campbell County, Independence get $75k each
Gov. Matt Bevin and the Department for Local Government (DLG) selected 20 Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) grants for…
State Revenue Department says taxpayers getting refund checks faster than expected; e-filing is quicker
Kentucky taxpayers who have submitted their individual tax returns and are expecting a refund will not have to wait any…
Fort Mitchell Mayor Jude Hehman reports to community on progress, accomplishments and goals
Writing in the city’s e-newsletter, Fort Mitchell Mayor Jude Hehman reported on his second year in office. He said a…
Commission on Women seeking ‘history makers’ nominations of women as role models
March is National Women’s History Month, and the Kentucky Commission on Women (KCW) is honoring women by recognizing “history makers”…
State budget report shows receipts down in January by 2.1 percent compared to last year; road fund up
The Office of State Budget Director reported Friday that January’s General Fund receipts fell 2.1 percent compared to January of…
City of Covington public meetings this week include Board of Commissioners caucus, Housing Authority
The City of Covington has scheduled the following public meetings for the week of Feb.13-17. Unless otherwise listed, all meetings…
The week in Frankfort: Here’s a rundown of bills that have advanced
State lawmakers returned to the Capitol this week to start the second part of the General Assembly’s 2017 session. The…
Governor Bevin’s State of the Commonwealth Address: See it here in full
Governor Bevin gave a non-scripted State of Commonwealth Address this week that included a “Think big, be bold” message in…
City of Covington issues free MainStrasse 501 Lot parking permits passes for businesses, residents
The City of Covington and ABM Parking have issued free MainStrasse 501 Lot Parking Permit passes in efforts to provide…
Energy and Environment Cabinet seeking proposals for projects promoting use of recycled tires
The Energy and Environment Cabinet is now accepting grant proposals for projects that promote the use of recycled waste tires….
Justice Sec. Tilley says law enforcement agencies are meeting new sexual assault policy deadlines
Kentucky Justice Secretary John Tilley has reported that every law enforcement agency certified through the Kentucky Law Enforcement Foundation Program…
Public response welcomed at Covington meeting Thursday on block grants and HOME funding
On Thursday, February 9, at 6 p.m. the public is invited to City Hall Commission Chambers, 20 West Pike Street,…
Bevin appoints members of Kentucky Commission on Women, including Sarah Cameron of Fort Thomas
Gov. Matt Bevin has made the following appointments to Kentucky Boards and Commissions: Krista Amy Fennel, Sarah Cameron, Brenda Lee…
51st Annual Governor’s Prayer Breakfast tomorrow at Frankfort Convention Center; some tickets at door
Governor Matt Bevin will host the 51st annual Kentucky Governor’s Prayer Breakfast Tuesday at 7 a.m. at the Frankfort Convention…
Department of Juvenile Justice to begin accepting Title II Formula Grants; up to $100,000 available
On Wednesday, Feb. 15, the Department of Juvenile Justice will begin accepting applications for the Title II Formula Grants Program,…
Ethics Reporter: Lobbyist spending for General Assembly reached all-time high of $20.8 million
Lobbying spending in Kentucky hit an all-time high in 2016, as $20.8 million was paid by businesses, organizations, and lobbyists…
Governor signs executive order giving ex-offenders ‘Fair Chance’ for government employment
Seeking to lead by example and give convicted felons a chance at meaningful employment, Governor Matt Bevin issued an executive…
KY Dept. of Agriculture proposes legislation to provide incentives, protection in fight against hunger
The Kentucky Department of Agriculture (KDA) has come forward with legislation to help businesses and individuals who wish to donate…
Rep. Linder files legislation to eliminate master’s degree requirement for teacher certification
This month, Representative Brian Linder, R-Dry Ridge, authored House Bill 152, which would lift a requirement that makes it more…
State DFI encouraging Kentuckians to create ‘strong passwords’ to protect personal information — here’s how
The Department of Financial Institutions (DFI) encourages Kentuckians to create strong online passwords to keep their personal information secure. The…
smartLINK MyLo formally launched at Newport on the Levee, makes Newport Midwest’s first Smart City
The City of Newport – the Midwest’s first “Smart City” – has formally launched and dedicated MyLo, a high-tech smartLINK…