Beshear writes reply to Virginia newspaper opposing Medicaid expansion; disputes McDaniel’s claims
Gov. Steve Beshear, trying to help a fellow Democratic governor who wants to expand Medicaid, has written a response to…
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Executive order creates governing board to manage KentuckyWired open-access broadband network
Gov. Steve Beshear has signed an executive order creating the Kentucky Communications Network Authority and its governing board to manage…
Kentucky Distillers’ Association gives Rep. Keene ‘100 Proof Award’ for ignition interlocks legislation
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association honored Rep. Dennis Keene with its prestigious “100 Proof Award” for his successful six-year effort in…
Division of Waste Management requests grant applications for cleanup of illegal dumps, litter
The Energy and Environment Cabinet’s Division of Waste Management is calling for grant applications for two waste-management programs: the cleanup…
Highland Heights receives $200,000 for Knollwood Subdivision roads; Rep. Keene presents check
Representative Dennis Keene presented a check for $200,000 to the City of Highland Heights for highway funds to complete the…
Rep. Tom McKee elected chairman of SLC Agriculture and Rural Development Committee
Kentucky state representative and chairman of the Kentucky House Agriculture and Small Business Committee Tom McKee (D-Cynthiana) was elected chairman…
The NKy Chapter of Kentucky Public Retirees heard government officials’ ideas at KPR annual meeting
A large contingency from the NKy Chapter of Kentucky Public Retirees attended this year’s annual meeting held in Lexington recently….
Edgewood attorney receives honor for service to the Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission
Ann B. Henn, an Edgewood attorney, was recently honored in Frankfort for 15 years of service on the Kentucky Legislative…
Boone County Fiscal Court to Hold Town Hall Meeting for Hebron residents.
Judge/Executive Gary Moore and County Commissioners Cathy Flaig, Charles Kenner and Charlie Walton will hold a special meeting of the…
Northern Kentuckians advised to beware of phone scams, increase in thefts from vehicles
Northern Kentucky police departments are urging citizens to be aware of an uptick in telephone scams and an increase in…
Kentucky Farm Bureau to host ‘Measure the Candidates’ forum; will be streamed live for public
The Kentucky Farm Bureau Board of Directors will host gubernatorial candidates Jack Conway, (Democrat) and Matt Bevin (Republican) at…
Lieutenant governor candidates will discuss their political careers at Chamber breakfast
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Women’s Initiative will host the candidates for lieutenant governor at a breakfast on Wednesday,…
State property tax rate unchanged for 2015; rate is 12.2 cents per $100 assessed value; same since 2008
The Kentucky Department of Revenue set the 2015 State Real Property Tax Rate at 12.2 cents per $100 of assessed…
Covington, Ludlow and Bromley team up for citizens’ online survey to get opinions on parks, recreation
Staff report Covington, Ludlow and Bromley are looking for citizen input on parks and park programing, though a website survey…
Covington-issued new trash cart delivery starts July 6; collection times will remain the same
The City of Covington’s waste and recycling programs will officially transition from Republic Services/CSI to Rumpke Waste and Recycling. As…
Kentucky’s Legislative Research Commission launches search for a permanent director
The Kentucky Legislative Research Commission has begun its search for a permanent director to take the helm of the 67-year-old…
PVA discussion gets ‘physical’ in Frankfort, use of technology for evaluations is in question
State law requires Kentucky counties to do a physical examination of all their taxable real property parcels every four years….
Former Bellevue Mayor Tom Wiethorn, 61, dies, remembered by city for long service
Former Bellevue Mayor Thomas J. Wiethorn, 61, passed away early this morning. He had a long history of service in…
Dates and locations set for public comment meetings on oil, gas development in Kentucky
The Kentucky Energy and Environment Cabinet and its agencies have set the dates and locations for three public meetings to…
Covington homeowners can qualify to receive assistance through the Homeowner Repair Program
Homeowners in Covington may be eligible to receive assistance to address problems with faulty sewer laterals, inoperable furnaces or severe…
NKy legislators named to new House special communication, information technology committee
House Speaker Greg Stumbo, (D-Prestonsburg), has announced the formation of the House Special Committee on Advanced Communications and Information Technology….
Beshear signs booster seat bill at Kentucky Children’s Hospital, will take effect June 24
Gov. Steve Beshear joined child safety advocates at Kentucky Children’s Hospital on June 15 to sign a bill aimed at…