John Schaaf: U.S. Court of Appeals upholds state ethics law, sends strong signal to states, Congress
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit recently put its stamp of approval on Kentucky’s legislative ethics law,…
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Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals affirms contribution, gift bans in the state Code of Legislative Ethics
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals has affirmed the constitutionality of the contribution and gift…
Rotary Club of Florence hands out annual teacher of the year honors to Boone County educators
By: Patrick Moynahan Special to the NKyTribune Tiffany Westhoff uses 21st century technology to motivate students to want to read,…
Crigler appointed Boone County Clerk to fill position vacated by Kenny Brown’s death; election in Nov.
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Judge/Executive Gary Moore has appointed Justin Crigler as County Clerk to fill the vacancy…
Boonespring healthcare, rehabilitation center opens in Union; skilled nursing facility employs 200
Following years of regulatory and legal hurdles, the long-awaited Boonespring 94,000 sq.ft. state-of-the-art healthcare and rehabilitation center officially opened its…
Carespring’s new healthcare, rehabilitation facility, Boonespring, to open next week in Boone County
A decade after purchasing nursing home beds in Northern Kentucky, Carespring will open its 143-bed, 94,000 sq. ft., $25 million…
Four bills advance through Senate, one by Sen. Schickel takes power of school councils to hire supt.
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky. (KT) – Lawmakers wrapped up the Organizational Session of the 2019 General Assembly…
Republicans name Schroder new chair of State and Local Government; McDaniel, Schickel retain chairs
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Senate Republican Caucus has selected committee chairs for the next two years. A half…
Change of seasons has Sen. Schickel looking back at signature events, ahead to legislative session
It’s hard to believe that fall has arrived once again. Some of my favorite late-summer and early-fall activities have already…
Section of Donaldson Highway to be named in honor of businessman, developer, H. Gordon Martin
A special sign dedication ceremony will take place on Aug. 20 at 9 a.m. at the Boone County Administration Building…
Briefs: Grayson gets Pioneer Award, craft beer brewers honor Schickel, local sailor recognized
Kenton County Fiscal Court recognized one of the 2018 Pioneer Award honorees, Mer Grayson, who received a proclamation for his…
John Schickel: Historic times in Boone County, CVG growth, infrastructure upgrades, farewell to RFG
By any measure, these are historic times for infrastructure expansion in Boone County. As Boone County Judge Executive Gary Moore…
John Schickel: KY HEALTH, part of state’s Medicaid program, means able-bodied recipients contribute
Benjamin Franklin is said to have said “when people find they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end…
Derby Day 2018: a chance for Northern Kentuckians to celebrate the Commonwealth, and a birthday
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Northern Kentucky was well represented at the 144th Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs Saturday….
KYCIR: Devil in details; bill in Ky Senate could keep doctor discipline secret — and it’s not alone
By Eleanor Klibanoff Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting If your doctor, social worker or therapist has violated professional standards, you…
Boone County gets $1m Community Development Block Grant for SD1 to design, construct sewer lines
NKyTribune staff The Department for Local Government (DLG) approved funding for a $1 million Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) to…
Prindle retires as Boone County Jailer, Meydak, only 2018 candidate, appointed to fill unexpired term
Ed Prindle has announced his retirement as Boone County Jailer effective 12:00pm on February 28, 2018. Prindle began his career…
John Schickel: Activity picking up in Frankfort, long hours spent trying to resolve issues with pension bill
This week was the busiest yet in Frankfort with a number of bills moving through committees and on to the…
John Schickel: First week in the Senate was a busy one, despite losing one day to extreme weather
The threat of extreme winter weather conditions caused us to call off session in Frankfort on Friday, but not before…
John Schickel: Update on whirlwind year; historic legislation, difficult decisions still to be made
The season of frigid nights, warm gatherings, and good cheer is upon us as we prepare for 2018. This year…
John Schickel: Pensions will be dealt with in the regular session with other issues starting January 2
It looks like there is not going to be a special session for pensions as the House of Representatives does…
John Schickel: Always great events to attend, but there are two recent ones that had a deep impact
One of the things I enjoy about my job as your state senator is all the special events I get…