People in the News: Neal Huffman joins Republic Bank, Governor appoints 4 NKyians
Republic Bank’s new loan specialist Republic Bank has named Neal Huffman as its new Mortgage Loan Specialist. As a Mortgage…
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$2.3 million expansion at Napoleon Products facility in Crittenden to add 30 jobs in Grant County
Wolf Steel LTD, a manufacturer of high-end grills, stoves, fireplaces, furnaces and HVAC units and accessories under the Napoleon brand,…
Foundation for a Healthy Kentucky voices concerns about new Medicaid plan to legislative panel
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News At a legislative committee meeting this week, health advocates urged the administration of Gov….
Bill Straub: Bevin’s claim of ignorance over removal of Jane Beshear’s name from center has hollow ring
It’s becoming increasingly easy to imagine Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin – sans beard — assuming the role of the late…
Covington native among first in the state to have felony conviction expunged by Clean Slate law
When he stole some car radios as a young man, West Powell had no idea what the sometimes devastating impact…
Covington host site for felony expungement information session in response to new state law
In response to Kentucky’s new felony expungement law, the Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (KACDL), the Department of Public Advocacy (DPA),…
Gov. Bevin targets ‘red tape’ that hampers business growth in Kentucky; sets up website for your input
Gov. Matt Bevin aims to identify and eliminate or revise outdated and unnecessary state regulations that hamper business growth in…
Bill Straub: Having a good laugh at the ‘totality of it all,’ but there is no real joy in Bevin-ville
Way back in 1936 the Republican nominee for president, Kansas Gov. Alf Landon, fell to the FDR juggernaut by more…
Work-oriented requirements in Medicaid plan could hit a snag; feds haven’t approved similar proposals
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News Gov. Matt Bevin’s plan for Medicaid might not be approved by the Centers for…
Lawmakers looking for a path forward on vetoed Kentucky Real ID legislation
After the governor vetoed legislation earlier this year that would have created a new Kentucky driver’s license to meet the…
Reaction to Bevin’s plan to change Medicaid mixed; critics say it creates barriers to health care
By Melissa Patrick and Al Cross Kentucky Health News Reactions to Gov. Matt Bevin’s plan to change Medicaid were predictably…
Beshear files complaint to intervene against Bevin’s overhaul of KRS, U of L boards
Attorney General Andy Beshear is filing an intervening complaint in Franklin Circuit Court to challenge Gov. Matt Bevin’s recent executive…
Sen. Schickel receives ‘100 Proof Award’ from KY Distillers Association, Rep. Belcher also honored
The Kentucky Distillers’ Association has honored Sen. John Schickel, R-Union, with its prestigious “100 Proof Award” for his leadership in…
Kentucky Lottery president, CEO Arch Gleason announces retirement after 23 years
Arch Gleason, the president and chief operating officer for the Kentucky Lottery Corp. since 1993, announced his retirement Monday, to…
Franklin Circuit Judge Shepherd suspends Bevins’ reorganization of workers comp commission
Franklin Circuit Court Judge Phillip Shepherd has suspended Gov. Matt Bevin’s executive order re-creating the Kentucky Workers’ Compensation Nominating Commission….
First Lady Glenna Bevin and CHFS take steps to make adoption and foster care process easier
Kentucky’s First Lady Glenna Bevin and the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) Sec. Vickie Yates Brown Glisson today…
Four from Louisville appointed to Kentucky Boxing and Wrestling Medical Advisory Panel
Saying “the health and safety of competitors in boxing, wrestling, and mixed martial arts events is too important to ignore,”…
Online nomination process announced for future requests for Kentucky Colonel recognition
Gov. Matt Bevin and Lynn Ashton, the Executive Director of the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels, announced Monday an online…
Bevin, tourism officials launch $18 million campaign to update, freshen state parks
Joined by Tourism, Arts and Heritage Secretary Don Parkinson and Parks Commissioner Donnie Holland, Gov. Matt Bevin today announced plans…
Dual Credit Scholarship program starts next year, providing access for high school seniors across state
Gov. Matt Bevin and Education and Workforce Development Secretary Hal Heiner have announced the launch of the Kentucky Dual Credit…
Bill Straub: Bevin’s dubious decision to enter lawsuit could prove both divisive and costly
WASHINGTON – The Can’t Leave Well Enough Alone Award goes once again this week to Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin. Judges…
Jamie Vaught: Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival crowns new queen in Connor Rose Cook
One of the state’s most popular festivals has a new queen. Taking the 2016 Kentucky Mountain Laurel Festival crown this…