Parrett’s bill to strengthen penalties for habitual drunk drivers passes the Senate
Senator Dennis Parrett’s bill to broaden the window that allows for stronger penalties for habitual drunk drivers continues to make…
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Legislative notes: State’s human trafficking cases to come under attorney general’s office — and more
Kentucky’s Attorney General would be given jurisdiction over the state’s human trafficking cases under a bill approved Wednesday by the…
Kristen Branscum named commissioner of Travel and Tourism, moving from Agriculture department
The new commissioner of the Department of Travel and Tourism is Kristen Branscum, Tourism, Arts and Heritage Secretary Don Parkinson…
Legislative Briefs: Measure to move governor’s election to even numbered years passes Senate
A bill that would move the governor’s race to even-numbered years passed out of the state Senate Tuesday by a…
Joe Meyer announces run for Covington mayor; long-time city advocate spent 30 years in public service
Special to NKyTribune Joe Meyer, a Covington “urban pioneer,” former state senator and former Secretary of the state Education and…
KyCIR: Inside Kentucky’s unregulated, private probation industry — the high cost of probation
By James McNair Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting Nearly 39,000 state misdemeanor cases ended in probated jail sentences in 2015….
Bevin makes two more appointments — deputy secretary of executive cabinet, legislative director
Governor Bevin announced two key appointments to the Governor’s Office. Nate Haney will serve as Deputy Secretary of the Executive…
Newport Mayor Jerry Peluso to seek a third term, cites continued job growth and prosperity
Mayor Jerry Peluso, a Newport native who has led the city during an unprecedented period of job growth, new businesses…
Gov. Bevin appoints Warren Beeler Executive Director of the Office of Agriculture Policy
Gov. Matt Bevin has announced the appointment of Warren Beeler as Executive Director of the Governor’s Office of Agriculture Policy….
Sec. Tilley announces hiring process for new Kentucky State Police commissioner
Justice Secretary John Tilley has announced the next steps in the process for hiring a new Kentucky State Police (KSP)…
Bird sales and movement restrictions in effect, to protect against outbreak of avian influenza
State Veterinarian Robert C. Stout has re-enacted restrictions on bird sales and movement in Kentucky to protect Kentucky’s poultry industry…
Cadiz native Rittenhouse selected as director of resorts for Kentucky State Parks
John Rittenhouse, who served as the manager at two Kentucky State Park resorts, is the new director of resorts for…
Legislative briefs: Omnibus liquor measure clears Senate; prevailing wage limits measure advances
Liquor and labor were the subjects of the first three pieces of legislation the state Senate passed during its current…
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…
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…