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…
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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,…
Home Builders call on SD1 to focus on expenditures that will bring more customers online in 2017 budget
NKyTribune staff report The Home Builders Associations of Northern Kentucky’s Board of Directors passed a unanimous resolution urging Sanitation District…
One-stop shop, Benefind, isn’t; causes confusion, loss of benefits for thousands of Kentuckians
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News On Feb. 29, Gov. Matt Bevin’s administration launched a new one-stop-shopping website for state…
Kentucky Division of Forestry sends four firefighters to Oklahoma to help with a wildland blaze
The Kentucky Division of Forestry (KDF) dispatched four firefighters to the 350 Complex Fire to assist the state of Oklahoma…
Nominate an extraordinary Kentuckian or group for the Governor’s Service Awards; deadline is April 26
For those who know an extraordinary Kentuckian or group who gives selflessly to help improve the lives of others, it’s…
In-person absentee voting in Boone County to begin April 20 at County Clerk’s office in Burlington
Boone County Clerk Kenny Brown has announced that in-person absentee voting will begin on Wednesday, April 20, at 8:30 a.m….
Highway fatalities in Kentucky increased last year — but KSP is committed to ‘Zero Deaths’ as a goal
Highway fatalities in Kentucky increased last year, according to the Kentucky Office of Highway Safety (KOHS) and Kentucky State Police…
Felony expungement bill heading to governor’s desk; revisions in marriage licenses gain approval
Legislation that would allow those convicted of low-level felonies to ask the court to permanently seal—or expunge—their records is on…
Blasting, construction work to start on AA Highway widening project at Maysville; watch for signs
Contractors expect to start blasting next week along the AA Highway (KY 9) north of Maysville – the first major…
Former Alltech executive Blandford named executive director of marketing for KDA’s Kentucky Proud
A global brand manager for a Kentucky-based multinational corporation is the new executive director of the Kentucky Department of Agriculture’s…
Beshear says Bevin lacks authority to order higher education cuts; allows seven days to rescind
State Attorney General Andy Beshear said late Friday that Gov. Matt Bevin lacks the authority to implement immediate 4.5 percent…
This week at the State Capitol; news from the LRC
The Kentucky Legislative Research Commission provides a recap of the week’s activities in Frankfort while the General Assembly is in…
State budget talks still at impasse going down to deadline; work still underway today
Legislative leaders announced yesterday afternoon that state budget talks had reached an impasse, though they are continuing today to reach…
Federal Court bars state law banning corporation, but allowing union, donations to political campaigns
A federal court today issued an order barring Kentucky officials from enforcing a law that bans corporations from donating to…
Neyer named Main Street Director for City of Dayton; will promote residential and commercial activity
The City of Dayton has hired Tina Neyer as Main Street Director. The position will consist of a variety of…
Sen. Rand Paul to speak at Northern Kentucky Forum town hall at Gateway CTC Urban Center Friday
The Northern Kentucky Forum is hosting a town hall conversation Friday with Sen. Rand Paul, R-KY, as part of the…
Kentucky Adult Education, KHEAA launch partnership to help college-going adults
Kentucky Adult Education and the Kentucky Higher Education Assistance Authority will launch a partnership on April 1 aimed at helping…