Covington Mayor-elect Joe Meyer: On his priorities as he prepares to take office — first, a change of attitude
By Judy Clabes NKyTribune editor Joe Meyer is no stranger to political life or public service. A lawyer by profession,…
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Fort Thomas Realtor Warden named executive director of new Kentucky Real Estate Authority
Kenneth W. Warden, of Fort Thomas, has been appointed Executive Director of the newly created Kentucky Real Estate Authority. The…
New Division of Apprenticeship advances Governor’s ‘Kentucky Trained. Kentucky Built.’ initiative
As a part of an ongoing effort to rebrand and promote apprenticeships in the Commonwealth, Governor Bevin and the Labor…
Gentry, Rouse and Roush named by Judicial Nominating Committee for Kenton Family Court vacancy
The Judicial Nominating Commission, led by Chief Justice of Kentucky John D. Minton Jr., has announced nominees to fill the…
State General Fund receipts rose 1.4 percent in November; road fund income up 12.1 percent
State Budget Director John Chilton reported Friday that General Fund receipts rose 1.4 percent in November compared to last year….
Covington issues request for proposals for contractors for next phases of Licking River Greenway Trail project
The Mayor and City Commission recently approved the issuance of requests for proposals (RFP) to qualified contractors for the construction…
Chris McDaniel to serve as chair of the state Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee
Kentucky Senate Majority Caucus Leadership once again appointed Senator Chris McDaniel (R-Taylor Mill) as chairman of the Senate Appropriations and…
House Republican majority announces members who’ll chair House committees, NKY well represented
Kentucky’s House Republican Majority Caucus announced its slate of members poised to chair House committees for the 2017-2018 sessions of…
WFPL reports what’s been filed so far for General Assembly; Stivers’ focus is ‘economic initiatives’
By Ryland Barton WFPL – Louisville Public Radio Lawmakers have already pre-filed scores of bills ahead of the 2017 legislative…
Applications for Kentucky Agriculture Department internships for summer 2017 available
College students pursuing a career in agriculture or government are invited to apply for a position in the Kentucky Department…
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…
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…