Legislative briefs: New appointments; McDaniel sponsors two bills; guns, pensions, voting rights . . .
Leaders for the Kentucky House of Representatives have named state Rep. Jeffery Donohue as chairman of the Budget Review Subcommittee…
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Republican Danny Seifried announces challenge to incumbent Adam Koenig for 69th District seat
Virtual unknown, Danny Seifried, will challenge Adam Koenig for the 69th district seat. Koenig has held the seat since 2007….
Linda Windey of NKY one of $1m winners; Powerball prize won; a $50k ticket purchase in Florence
Linda Windey of NKY is one of three Kentucky Lottery players who matched all five white ball winning numbers but…
Legislation to modernize state’s alcohol statutes clears committee, could get floor vote soon
A push to modernize the state’s 1930s-era alcohol regulations to maximize the economic impact of a worldwide thirst for bourbon…
Yep, you’d be richer than Kiribati (and several other countries) if you win tonight’s Powerball
After thinking about how many Super Bowls you could go to, how many hot tubs you could buy, how many…
Boone County Child Support Office receives top award from KY Cabinet for Health & Family Services
The Boone County Child Support Office has received the “Top Performing Large County Award” from the Kentucky Cabinet for Health…
Louisville’s Johnson named Commissioner of KY Department for Community Based Services
Gov. Matt Bevin and Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) Secretary Vickie Yates Brown Glisson today announced the appointment…
Rural Blog: Report shows some of nation’s most conservative states lead in federal assistance
While red states have traditionally called for less government, some of the nation’s most conservative states rely the most on…
Republican Party announces final list of candidates to appear on Kentucky caucus ballot for president
The Republican Party of Kentucky announced that the following 11 presidential candidates filed their declaration of candidacy with the state…
Hundreds fill Boone County Fiscal Court to weigh in against proposed code enforcement ordinance
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor If the Boone County Fiscal Court approves a new code enforcement ordinance, it appears…
Gov. Bevin announces special elections to take place March 8 to fill four vacancies in Kentucky House
Governor Matt Bevin filed four writs of election with the Secretary of State to schedule special elections on Tuesday, March…
Gold Star Sibling license plates now available, thanks to legislation co-sponsored by NKy’s Rep. St. Onge
Individuals whose siblings have died while serving in the U.S. Armed Forces may now apply for a Gold Star Sibling…
Legistlative outlook: A lot at stake for public education; pension fixes; charter schools?
By Madelynn Coldiron Special to NKyTribune There is one sure thing going into the 2016 session of the Kentucky General…
Northern Kentucky Forum provides a look ahead to the 2016 Legislative Session with state lawmakers
The Northern Kentucky Forum will hold its first event of the New Year on Wednesday, Jan. 6, at the Campbell…
Kentucky Public Retirees local chapter to meet, prepare for rally in Frankfort about pension funding
The NKY chapter of Kentucky Public Retirees will hold its monthly meeting on Monday, January 11 to discuss a statewide…
Mark your calendar for the City of Florence annual MLK Day program
The City of Florence will hold its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Program on Monday, January 18 at 3…
Gov. Bevin names Mark Birdwhistell to head team to develop ‘transformative’ Medicaid program for state
Governor Matt Bevin and Health and Family Services Secretary Vickie Yates Glisson announced plans to develop a transformative Medicaid program…
Public ceremony for official swearing-in for state’s newly elected constitutional officers is Jan. 4
Governor Matt Bevin and Lt. Governor Jenean Hampton will host the public swearing-in ceremony for the statewide constitutional officers on…
Kentucky Strengthening Families online training course available for early childhood professionals
A new Kentucky Strengthening Families (KYSF) online training course is now available for early childhood professionals to earn professional development…
Energy and Environment Cabinet asks for reconsideration of EPA ruling on carbon emissions
The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet (EEC) has filed a petition for reconsideration with the federal Environmental Protect Agency (EPA)…
Kentucky State Police urge motorists to buckle up, save lives while driving over the holidays
The Kentucky State Police request a unique Christmas gift from Kentuckians this year. They are asking for the gift of…
Christmas tree pickup and drop-off times announced for Boone County and the City of Florence
Boone County Public Works and the City of Florence Public Services have announced the following pickup and collection time for…