Capitol Notes: Phone deregulation bill, state minimum wage bill clear house committees
Phone deregulation bill clears House panel Supporters of a bill approved by a House Economic Development Committee say the measure…
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Controversial “dangerous bridge ahead” billboard removed; critics said it ‘imitated’ official road sign
Staff report A controversial billboard placed by a pro-toll coalition in Northern Kentucky was removed today, according to Lamar Advertising,…
Capitol Notes: Bills aimed at dogfighting, high stroke rates, medical malpractice advance
Bill to curb dogfighting A bill that would make Kentucky the last state in the nation to outlaw the possession,…
NKy Legislative Forum to be held Saturday morning; public invited, speakers sign up on first-come basis
The public is invited to join Northern Kentucky House and Senate members on Saturday, February 7, from 9:30 a.m. –…
Annual K-Count program aims to identify number of homeless in state, local count helps in funding
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Contributor The annual Kentucky Housing Corporation’s K-Count to identify the state’s homeless population took place throughout…
Weekender: Pension expert Chris Tobe lauds Ft. Wright for standing up to Frankfort on pension mess
By Chris Tobe Special to NKyTribune There has been a lot of tough talk out of government officials and candidates…
Bourbon Barrel of Compromise bus dressed up, ready to roll, on a mission of peace to D.C.
Staff Report The Bourbon Bus of Compromise is all dressed up and ready for its debut — and a rendezvous…
These Good Samaritans, Florence police officers, come to rescue of family stranded on Interstate
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune Contributor Elizabeth Stewart thought Florence would just be another city she passed through on her way…
Learn how to create new power and be a part of the legislative process; help prepare a lobbying agenda
Kentuckians For The Commonwealth is preparing for The Kentucky General Assembly. They need the help of Kentucky’s citizens to make…
Two governors aim to trim costs on Brent Spence Bridge but say it can’t be built without tolls
By Greg Paeth NKyTribune senior reporter Kentucky Gov. Steve Beshear and Ohio Gov. John Kasich unveiled Wednesday what they call…
Red Zone Culture: Long-awaited LRC report lays bare research agency’s problems
By Rae Hodge NKyTribune Frankfort reporter The Kentucky Legislative Research Commission might not be a household name around dinner…
Kenton County clerk launches renew-by-phone system for license plates
Kenton County residents can now renew their cars over the phone by calling 877-885-3009. “Unlike the online renewal system offered…
Rep. Dennis Keene to speak at press conference Feb. 3 to advocate for tougher DUI laws in Kentucky
Representative Dennis Keene, D-Wilder, will speak at a press conference on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. in the…
Big majority supports state law protecting dating partners from domestic violence
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A poll found that 80 percent of Kentucky think dating partners should…
Bang per Buck: Declining returns could cost Kentucky another $168 million in pension assets
By Rae Hodge NKyTribune Frankfort reporter When it comes to solving the state’s complex pension problems, debt isn’t the only…
Water main break shuts down Kenton County Administrative Building
The Kenton County Administrative Building is closed today (Jan. 26) due to a water main break. Anyone with business with…
Ethics Reporter: Lobbyists spent record amount during 2014 General Assembly
Special to NKy Tribune A record-breaking total of $18.4 million was spent on lobbying the Kentucky General Assembly in…
BOURBON TRUMPS TEA! Clay Center sending ‘peace’ bourbon to D.C. for ‘Bourbon Summit’
By Judy Clabes Editor and Publisher A proper Bourbon Summit requires a collaborative meeting of two powerful Washington political leaders…
Keene among state legislators working on compromise bill to address growing heroin problem
State Rep. Dennis Keene (D-Wilder) is working with a bipartisan group of members of the Kentucky House of Representatives to…
NKy Caucus to host forum Feb. 7 to get constituents’ input on 2015 legislative issues
The public is invited to join Northern Kentucky House and Senate members on Saturday, Feb. 7, from 9:30 a.m. –…
City of Erlanger accepting applications for first Municipal Government Academy
The City of Erlanger is now accepting applications for its first Municipal Government Academy Session. The seven-week series of workshops…
Q&A session reveals much about new Covington City Commission, including stance on bridge tolling
By Greg Paeth NKyTribune senior reporter The Covington City Commission made it clear 15 days into its new term that…