Blake Brickman: Andy Beshear’s lawsuit threatens future of Kentucky teachers’ pensions
Attorney General Andy Beshear is getting plenty of practice for his next campaign as he travels across the Commonwealth to…
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Sen. Schickel offering his sixth ‘adult field trip’ to Frankfort June 22, space limited to 45
Sen. John Schickel is again offering an “adult field trip” to Frankfort. “Our adult field trips to Frankfort have become…
Fourteen names added to Kentucky National Guard Memorial in Frankfort on Memorial Day
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky National Guard added 14 names to the Kentucky National Guard Memorial in Frankfort…
Frankfort’s Capital Plaza Hotel could extend a non-compete deal with the state through 2030
By Alfred Miller State Journal FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – The Capital Plaza Hotel’s monopoly on downtown Frankfort is set to…
Kids Voting Northern Kentucky panel includes State Treasurer Ball; future civic leaders recognized
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Kids Voting Northern Kentucky switched things up with its annual event honoring future civic…
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…
Brent Cooper: Investment in infrastructure is needed to maintain and grow region’s economy
As most of you know, Kentucky is a logistics hub, with three global shipping centers, 20 interstates and major highways,…
Commentary: Scholarship tax credits represent responsible approach to expanding opportunity
By Charles Leis Thousands of Kentucky families have new reason to be optimistic about their children’s education and future: Renewed…
Campbell County Schools Superintendent’s open letter to legislators urges override of vetoes
Open Letter to Kentucky Legislators I am drafting this letter to every legislator in the Commonwealth of Kentucky. In particular,…
Protesting teachers may return to Frankfort on Friday. Is cure for ‘sewer flu’ in State Capitol?
By Mark Maynard Kentucky Today Gov. Matt Bevin referred to the Kentucky Education Association, not the teachers who belong to…
Teachers gather in Frankfort for march on Capitol for voice on state budget as lawmakers convene
This story will be updated throughout the day. Staff report Traffic jams in Frankfort early this morning, long lines of…
Northern Kentucky teachers in Frankfort today to protest cuts to pensions, school funding
By Kevin Eigelbach NKyTribune reporter Teachers at Tichenor Middle School in Erlanger stayed after class on Thursday afternoon to work…
Newport HS students join nationwide demonstration to remember Parkland, Florida shooting victims
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Shortly after 8 a.m. Wednesday hundreds of Newport High School students poured out of…
Capital Tower Plaza, Frankfort’s tallest building, comes crashing down; makes way for new offices
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today In a matter of seconds, what once was Frankfort’s tallest building is now a pile…
Proposed ‘Wuchner Bill’ would extend filing deadline, under some circumstances, if incumbent withdraws
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Sponsors of a bill introduced in the Kentucky House Friday that will extend the…
No definite public pension plan yet in sight, but it’s top of mind for legislators as session gets underway
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation to reform Kentucky’s public pension plans has not yet been introduced and there’s no…
Frankfort this week: Marsy’s Law clears Senate; others followed on rare diseases, organ donors, pets
The General Assembly’s 2018 session passed one of its early milestones this week as the first bill to clear a…
Addia Wuchner: State Rep. provides explanation of events and decisions regarding Jeff Hoover
Dear Boone County Friends, With respect for the trust you place in me as your representative in Frankfort, I have…
Legislators convene Tuesday to face pensions, budgets, adoption, Marsy’s Law, and more
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky lawmakers have a full plate of issues to address when they return to Frankfort…
Public employees, teachers rally at State Capitol in opposition to public pension reform plan
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky.– Hundreds of public employees and teachers rallied at the State Capitol on Wednesday…
Christopher Brown installed as new president of Kentucky State University, to ‘move KSU forward’
M. Christopher Brown was formally installed as 18th president of Kentucky State University Friday. After taking the oath of office,…
Senate Democrats call for Julian Carroll to resign amid allegations he once propositioned a man for sex
NKyTribune staff The Kentucky Senate Democratic Caucus has voted to remove Sen. Julian Carroll (D-Frankfort) from his position as minority…