Lobbying in state legislature’s short (30-day) session in 2019 set new record at $22.2m ($740k-plus a day)
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today It was a record year for lobbying expenses during a 30-day session year, totaling $22.2…
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Covington petitions state for relief on pensions, says shift of burden to cities inflicting ‘severe damage’
Calling the state’s management of public pensions “the biggest threat to the economic revitalization of our cities,” City of Covington…
Three NKY counties have passed 2nd Amendment sanctuary resolutions – what it means, doesn’t mean
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The three counties that most people recognize as the heart of Northern Kentucky have…
Sen. Schroder: Senate leadership identifies priority bills; crafting a budget no easy task
During the first week of the 154th Regular Session of the Kentucky General Assembly, Senate leadership named priority bills and…
ACUF releases scores of KY General Assembly; NKYians recognized for conservative voting records
The American Conservative Union Foundation (ACUF), host of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), has just released its ratings of the 2019…
Bill Straub: Sanctuary Cities — now, is this really the No. 1 problem facing a state like Kentucky?
It’s no secret that Kentucky, sadly, has been a bottom feeder among the states for so long that it swims…
Wide range of issues discussed at annual Northern Kentucky Legislative Caucus forum at Gateway CTC
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor An overflow crowd of more than 150 constituents joined members of the Northern Kentucky…
NKY Chamber January Eggs ‘N Issues to preview upcoming Kentucky General Assembly session
On Tuesday, January 21, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber) will host Eggs ‘N Issues: General Assembly Preview. During…
Legislative task force recommends increased funding for career and technical education system
By Mike Marsee Kentucky Teacher A legislative task force charged with examining Kentucky’s career and technical education system recommended increased…
OEA report emphasizes need to reform Kentucky’s career and technical education system
By Mike Marsee Kentucky Teacher A report from the Office of Education Accountability (OEA) underscores the importance of the work…
Dennis Keene: Pension plan passed by General Assembly is far from a solution — why I voted ‘No’
We left Frankfort at the end of March with a working group that was to study the university and quasi-government…
Three measures introduced as Kentucky General Assembly special session convenes in Frankfort
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today The Kentucky General Assembly gaveled in Friday morning on day one of a special session…
Career and Technical Education Task Force reports that priority is finding best way to share resources
By Mike Marsee Kentucky Teacher One day after the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) called for a unified system for…
April 25 is busy day for NKY Chamber events; includes legislative breakfast, NKITA luncheon
NKyTribune staff Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce members can enjoy breakfast at the Cincinnati Airport Hilton while recognizing members of…
Quarles applauds legislature for modernizing KY’s grain laws bill, allows for elimination of regulations
Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles applauded the Kentucky General Assembly for passing Senate Bill 153. The act comprehensively updates the laws…
Stuart Sanders: Legislature reflects on history, changes, during session in Old State Capitol
The Kentucky General Assembly recently held a session in the Old State Capitol in Frankfort. It was a special occurrence…
Wayne Lewis: KDE increasing opportunities for student success in college, career and life
One of my top priorities here at the Kentucky Department of Education (KDE) is to increase the number and percentage…
Newport receives good news from Corporex, work to begin at Ovation site in 2019
By Don Owen NKyTribune reporter Thanksgiving is still a couple of days away, but residents of Newport received an early…
Kentuckians for the Commonwealth ‘New Power PAC’ announces endorsements including those in NKY
Kentuckians for the Commonwealth’s New Power PAC has announced 70 endorsements for the 2018 November election, including eight in Northern…
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…
Volunteers needed in 24 Kentucky counties to review cases of children in foster care; training required
Citizen Foster Care Review Boards in 24 Kentucky counties are seeking volunteers to make a difference in the lives of…
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….