Governor-Elect Bevin names John Chilton of Louisville State Budget Director
Governor-Elect Matt Bevin has announced the appointment of John E. Chilton, CPA-ABV, CVA as State Budget Director. Chilton brings decades…
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Kenton County Animal Shelter hosts annual Pet Photos With Santa fundraiser Saturday
The Kenton County Animal Shelter will host its annual “Pet Photos with Santa” Saturday, December 5th from 10 a.m. to…
Rep. Koenig to teach civics and public service to students at Lloyd Memorial High School this week
As part of the nationwide America’s Legislators Back to School Program, Rep. Adam Koenig will be at Lloyd Memorial High…
In final commentary of his administration, Gov. Steve Beshear delivers special message about first lady
During his time in office, Gov. Steve Beshear has released weekly video announcements entitled “About Kentucky” on his YouTube channel…
Bernie Sanders was most popular U.S. Senator in his homestate; McConnell’s ‘disapproval’ is highest
Bernie Sanders, a Vermont socialist who was elected U.S. senator as an independent and is running for the Democratic presidential…
Ky Office of Highway Safety urges ‘wear your seat belt’ during holiday travel — stay safe, come back
Thanksgiving tradition is about more than turkey. The most American of holidays also is the busiest travel time of the…
Governor signs executive order restoring right to vote, hold public office of certain offenders
Governor Steve Beshear today signed an executive order that automatically restores the right to vote and hold public office to…
Sen. Rand Paul talks about hemp, taxes, developing a workforce at manufacturers’ forum in Erlanger
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor U.S. Sen. Rand Paul returned to Kentucky Monday for several events. Paul began the…
Seven more counties certified as ‘Work Ready,’ having local workforce for jobs, competitiveness
Boyd, Carlisle, Greenup, Marshall, McCracken, Union and Washington counties are the latest counties to be certified as Kentucky Work Ready…
Kentucky’s October unemployment rate dipped to lowest since May; hiring brisk across all sectors
Kentucky’s preliminary October 2015 unemployment rate dipped to 4.9 percent from a seasonally adjusted 5 percent in September 2015 –…
Gov. Beshear makes appointments to boards, commissions — including Michael Studer
Governor Steve Beshear has made the following appointments to Kentucky boards and commissions: Kentucky Heritage Council, term expiring Aug. 6,…
County officials hope to preserve budgets for prosecutors, property valuation administrators
County officials hope to protect prosecutors and county property valuation administrators from any cuts that may be considered during the…
Good news, hard realities: Building new two-year budgets presents first challenge to lawmakers
By John Gregory Special to NKyTribune When state lawmakers convene in January, their top agenda item will be to pass…
Beshear Legacy: Outgoing Governor cites ‘Baker’s Dozen’ accomplishments, says ‘hit the accelerator’
Governor Steve Beshear summed up the impact of his eight years as Kentucky’s chief executive today with a single phrase:…
Beshear defends Kynect, Medicaid; asks Bevin to consider business standpoint, if not ‘human’ one
By Melissa Patrick Special to KyForward Armed with data and an unusual dose of emotion, outgoing Gov. Steve Beshear urged…
Governor-elect Bevin’s transition team asking for interested parties to apply for state jobs
The transition team of Kentucky Governor-Elect Matt Bevin has created a website where interested job seekers can apply to the…
Beware of ‘next big thing’ in investing, state officials warn; three products currently under scrutiny
The Kentucky Department of Financial Institutions today issued an advisory reminding investors to be cautious when considering investing in three…
Nepotism: In hiring, county officials can — and do — turn to relatives
By James McNair Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting When a federal judge asked Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis’ six deputy…
Gov. Beshear’s $3m in grants for substance abuse treatment includes 70 new beds for Kenton County
In the final issuance of funds allocated through landmark heroin legislation, Gov. Steve Beshear today announced more than $3 million…
State gets D+ grade in 2015 Integrity study, high in legislative accountability; only three states higher
By Ryan Alessi Center for Public Integrity A month after starting to investigate Kentucky’s Agriculture Department, state Auditor Adam Edelen called…
Rep. Dennis Keene helps Silver Grove find more TAP grant funding for new ‘huge deal’ sidewalks
Representative Dennis Keene has secured a TAP Grant (Transportation Alternative Program) of Federal funds in the amount of $304,652 for…
State’s homeless veterans can still receive priority help from the Kentucky Housing Corporation
In January, Kentucky counted more than 600 homeless veterans in the state. Despite increased efforts to house these veterans, several…