CityBeat reports local ordinances banning sexual orientation discrimination could be in jeopardy
By James McNair Reporter, CityBeat When Republicans assume control of the Kentucky House of Representatives next month, the Bluegrass State…
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Mattingly named Florence City Coordinator; Elsmere city administrator to assume position in January
Mayor Diane Whalen has announced the appointment of T. Alex Mattingly to the position of Florence City Coordinator. Mattingly has…
Labor Cabinet reports recouping $52k in unpaid wages for Kentucky workers last month
Last month, the Labor Cabinet recouped $52,442.67 in unpaid wages for Kentucky workers. This brings the total amount recovered for…
Gov. Bevin creates new Kentucky Real Estate Authority, combining four state real estate boards
Governor Matt Bevin has issued an executive order altering the Office of Occupations and Professions to form the Department of…
Heading into winter heating season, Kentucky residential fuel prices among lowest in the nation
Kentucky Department for Energy Development and Independence announced that heading into the winter heating season the state’s residential propane and…
Government briefs: Kenton County’s new building, Fort Wright offers safety tips, Union Santa breakfast
Kenton County gives updates on new administration building project Kenton County is continuing the pre-design process for its new administration…
Northern Kentucky lawmakers discuss issues facing the 2017 General Assembly at CBC luncheon.
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Northern Kentucky stakeholders got a preview of issues that could be considered by the…
KY House Republicans Majority caucus elects its leaders; four will join new Speaker-Elect Jeff Hoover
The Kentucky House Republican Majority caucus announced its leaders to join already-nominated Speaker-Elect Jeff Hoover for the 2017-2018 sessions of…
Drought may mean farmers in 10 southeastern Kentucky counties are eligible for federal aid
Farmers in 10 southeastern Kentucky counties may be eligible for federal aid under an agricultural disaster declaration issued as a…
Gov. Bevin makes appointments to boards and commissions; including two from Northern Kentucky
Gov. Matt Bevin has made the following appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions: Thomas D. Baxter, Ken DeLane McKenney and…
Lawmakers take pulse of KY’s thoroughbred racetracks during committee meeting at Turfway Park
A legislative panel got a snapshot of Kentucky’s horse-racing industry during a meeting Monday at Turfway Park. “I just wanted…
Snow blades sharpened, salt in the barn, new equipment, KYTC fully prepared for snow and ice
The plow blades have been sharpened. The salt domes are full. It’s snow and ice season, and the Kentucky Transportation…
As part of Red Tape Reduction, state Dept. of Workers’ Claims has reduced number of claim forms
In line with Governor Bevin’s effort to reign in unnecessary regulatory burdens on businesses in the Commonwealth through the Red…
State’s ‘Give a Gift Made in Kentucky’ is underway; features rich options from in-state artists
The Kentucky Arts Council, with the Kentucky Artisan Center at Berea, has launched the 2016 “Give a Gift Made in…
KY Agriculture Commissioner Quarles convenes Hunger Task Force to address food insecurity
The Kentucky Hunger Task Force reviewed the findings of the 10 regional meetings held earlier this year and mapped out…
Work Ready Skills Initiative finalists include five from Northern Kentucky; $100m in new funding at stake
Boone County Schools, Brighton Center, the Enzweiler Building Institute, Freestore Foodbank and Northern Kentucky University are among the 39 finalists…
Newport to get new fire engine thanks to federal grant; will be housed at South Newport Station
The City of Newport will purchase a new fire engine that will be funded almost entirely with a nearly $500,000…
KY State Police start official enforcement period Wednesday for most dangerous holiday of year
Thanksgiving is the most dangerous holiday of the year for motorists, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)….
Northern Kentucky Water District earns KEMI Destiny Award for commitment to a safe workplace
KEMI has announced that the Northern Kentucky Water District is one of only 14 policyholders out of 24,000 to earn…
AG Beshear announces results of random General Election audit for voting irregularities, investigations
Attorney General Andy Beshear today announced the six Kentucky counties to undergo independent inquiries for any potential irregularities that may…
Gov. Bevin names 11 new members to reorganized Kentucky Arts Council, director Meadows resigns
Gov. Matt Bevin appointed 11 new members to the Kentucky Arts Council and institutes a reorganized structure that reflects the…
Gov. Bevin makes appointments to state boards and commissions, including some NKyians
Gov. Matt Bevin has made the following appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions: David Bryan Sloan has been appointed to…