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Community Development Director Wice to leave City of Florence for VP position with REDI Cincinnati
Florence Director of Business and Community Development Joshua Wice is leaving the city to take a senior-level position with REDI…
Bevin appoints NKYians Carey, Wessels to tax appeals board; Brunson to housing corporation
Gov. Bevin has announced appointments that include three from Northern Kentucky: Marcus Carey and Carlo Wessels have been appointed to…
Legislative Ethics Commission says spending on lobbying during legislative session may set a record
Businesses, organizations, and legislative agents spent $7.5 million lobbying in the first three months of the 2016 General Assembly, and…
Gov. Bevin exercises vetoes, says budget ‘restores fiscal responsibility,’ flexibility to manage resources
Wednesday was the final day for Governor Bevin to exercise vetoes on items included in the budget passed in the…
Former KY Tobacco Settlement Trust Corp exec John-Mark Hack named Commissioner of DMV
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) Secretary Greg Thomas announced Wednesday John-Mark Hack will serve as Commissioner of the Department of Vehicle…
Governor appoints Florence businessman Robert Cicero to the Kentucky Public Service Commission
Gov. Matt Bevin has appointed Robert Cicero, a Florence businessman, to the Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC). “Bob Cicero’s experience…
Gov. Bevin to attend Hannover Messe industrial fair in Germany this week as part of European trip
Gov. Matt Bevin will attend the Hannover Messe Fair in Hannover, Germany this week as part of a five-day trip…
Old Time Kentucky: Once he’s been bought, is a corrupt voter obliged to stay that way?
By Berry Craig NKyTribune columnist A century or so ago, vote buying was said to be as common as grocery…
Madison Avenue Christian Church to sponsor debate for four Covington mayoral candidates on May 9
Madison Avenue Christian Church will sponsor a candidate debate on Monday, May 9 at 6:30 p.m. for Covington’s four mayoral…
Volunteers needed to review cases of children in foster care in 67 Kentucky counties
Citizen Foster Care Review Boards in 67 Kentucky counties are seeking volunteers to make a difference in the lives of…
State receives more than $90 million in tobacco settlement money, most for health programs
Attorney General Andy Beshear announced Wednesday that Kentucky received more than $90 million in tobacco settlement money this week. “The…
Gov. Bevin calls for investigation into Beshear administration; AG says request exceeds authority of office
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Gov. Matt Bevin today called for an investigation into the administration of former Gov….
State’s Chief Justice Minton says final budget for judicial branch is ‘sufficient’ for court operations
Chief Justice John D. Minton Jr. says that the funding approved by the General Assembly for the court operations is…
State budget at a glance: Highlights of what’s in it . . .
Here are the highlights of the budget passed Friday by the General Assembly: SIGNIFICANTLY MORE MONEY FOR PENSIONS · There…
April is cleanup month in the city of Florence with two events scheduled for residents
The City of Florence’s annual Great American Cleanup Program will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2016 from 8:30 a.m….
House, Senate conference committee reaches budget agreement, expect approval by Friday’s deadline
Staff report Kentucky’s House and Senate conference committee reached an agreement on a state budget around 2:30 a.m. and expect…
Kentucky Public Service Commission allows utilities flexibility in how to deploy smart grid technology
The Kentucky Public Service Commission (PSC) has completed its review of the use of smart grid technology with a decision…
Governor signs non-violent felony expungement bill into law, gives offenders a second chance
Governor Matt Bevin, joined by Senate President Robert Stivers, Sen. Whitney Westerfield, Rep. Darryl Owens, Rep. David Floyd, Justice and…
Gov. Bevin names Thomas Transportation Secretary
Gov. Matt Bevin today announced the appointment of Greg Thomas as Secretary of the Kentucky Transportation Cabinet. Thomas was appointed…
Attorney General files lawsuit challenging governor’s budget cuts to universities in current fiscal year
Attorney General Andy Beshear Monday filed a lawsuit in Franklin County Circuit Court challenging the authority by which Gov. Matt…
Legislative session calendar pushed back to give lawmakers more time for budget work
Legislative leaders have agreed to push back the final day of the General Assembly’s 2016 session until Friday, April 15,…