Opinion – Bill Straub: Thomas Massie, brushing aside Trump’s threats, stands ground in true ‘Massie’ fashion
Rep. Thomas Massie is the sort of guy who drives the wrong way down a one-way street simply because he…
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City of Covington budget discussions continue, city’s priorities discussed; affordable housing
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter It’s been a difficult time to budget, said Mayor Joseph U. Meyer. But the city…
Kentucky child care advocates say Governor Andy Beshear’s budget doesn’t do enough
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern Gov. Andy Beshear is asking the legislature to spend $141 million over the next two…
Edgewood council hears questions about budget process, transparency, budget as a public record
By Patricia A. Scheyer NKyTribune reporter Two Edgewood residents attended the regular city Council meeting this week to protest the…
Covington hears concerns on Mainstrasse ‘groping’ incidents; considers bridge, housing, budget, more
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter Six times, as a woman in this area, is “concerning,” said Commissioner Shannon Smith. So,…
New Covington Finance Director Steve Webb aims to simplify business transactions, increase accessibility
The City of Covington’s new Finance Director hopes this news isn’t the least read in the City’s history. After all,…
Al Cross: Kentucky officeholders use their power, official and unofficial
The use of power in American politics is a subject of much study. In the last week or so, we’ve…
City hears first reading on budget extension; Covington Plaza grand opening set for Friday
By Ryan Clark NKyTribune reporter The show does, in fact, go on. Even with the last week’s negotiated (and accepted)…
The Week at the Capitol: Budget approved (protects road fund), and a round up of some other legislation
The biggest issue of the General Assembly’s 2021 session advanced this week as the Senate and House approved a budget…
Chris McDaniel: Busy session throughout as legislature overrode vetoes, forged budget — and more
Every session of the General Assembly has a certain amount of ebb and flow throughout its course. I can say…
Kim Banta: Reviewing week in the House; COVID has disrupted everything, moving closer on budget
Frankfort, like most of the world, is not the same place it was two weeks ago when the governor announced…
Beshear unveils ‘Education First’ budget ending 14 years of cuts; funds health, pensions, social workers
Gov. Andy Beshear outlined his first budget to lawmakers on Tuesday prioritizing education, health care and protecting our children, underlining…
City of Covington 2019 year in review: Part 1 focuses on economic development, finance and budget
The City of Covington has provided a ‘year in review’ assessment of 2019. Part one focuses on economic development, which…
City of Covington officials say challenging financial environment provides context for budget
EDITOR’S NOTE: This is the second of a two part series submitted by the City of Covington to explain its…
Robert Stivers: Legislature did not create nonprofit taxation issue, but will fix it
Drafting, voting on, and executing comprehensive tax reform legislation is no easy feat for lawmakers, regardless of their political affiliation….
Sen. Damon Thayer: Contentious legislature nonetheless passes laws to move state forward
The dust has settled on my 16th Legislative Session as a Kentucky State Senator, and I am proud of our…
2018 legislature: Big winners — children in foster care, crime victims; the rest — losers and questions
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The 2018 General Assembly is now history and while there are some obvious winners and…
Addia Wuchner: Swift action on vetoes ensure significant tax reform and budget package for KY
In swift and effective action, the Kentucky House and Senate overrode Governor Matt Bevin’s veto on House Bills 200 and…
A look at some of the new laws passed during the Kentucky General Assembly 2018 regular session
The Kentucky General Assembly’s 2018 regular session ended Saturday evening, capping off a session in which lawmakers approved the state’s…
Bill Straub: Kentucky is the Jack Benny of the states; tries to run the government on the cheap
Kentucky is forever trying to get by on the cheap, making it the Jack Benny of the 50 states. You…
Gov. Bevin explains veto of budget and tax bill, says Kentucky’s financial future requires tough decisions
For many months, we have been working to resolve the toughest financial crisis Kentucky has ever faced, a crisis that…
Conference Committee of 20 men pore over state budget, to meet Monday; legislature back Tuesday
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While most members of the Kentucky General Assembly are enjoying a recess until Tuesday, a…