Gov. Bevin’s comments that school closures led to sexual assault, poisoning of children, draw ire
NKyTribune staff Reaction was swift and critical to comments made late Friday by Gov. Matt Bevin that protests in Frankfort…
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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…
ACLU files lawsuit to challenge new Kentucky law banning dilation and evacuation abortion method
The American Civil Liberties Union Wednesday filed suit on behalf of Kentucky abortion providers to challenge a state law banning…
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…
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…
Gov. Bevin: Kentucky Opportunity Zone Initiative holds promise of economic growth for local communities
Gov. Matt Bevin announced Monday the U.S. Department of the Treasury certified 144 Opportunity Zones in 84 Kentucky counties under…
Legislature sends governor Medicaid drug measures to help independent pharmacies and consumers
By Melissa Patrick Kentucky Health News A bill to allow pharmacists to tell their patients the least expensive way to…
Sen. Damon Thayer’s Legislative update includes highlights of budget, pension bills
After a productive 58th day of the 2018 Legislative Session that saw the passing of several significant bills to benefit the…
Bill Straub: Worst member of a historically rotten cabinet — drum roll, please — Yes, it’s Scott Pruitt
Identifying the worst member of President Trump’s historically rotten cabinet is akin to picking out the most malodorous skunk at…
Gov. Bevin Cuts ribbon on Maxim Crane Works’ $4.7m, 100-job expansion in Campbell County
NKy Tribune staff Gov. Matt Bevin today joined local officials and company executives from Maxim Crane Works, a nationwide crane…
Governor asks for Presidential Disaster Declaration for flood damage in 22 eastern KY counties
Governor Matt Bevin had sent a letter to President Donald Trump requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration for 22 eastern Kentucky…
Bill Straub: Guns are the problem; to say otherwise is ridiculous — as well as dangerous. Stop.
The Republican Party oftentimes appears to have been overtaken by zealots who have succumbed to what can only be described…
State providing financial assistance to family foster caregivers; relatives, fictive kin could get payments
NKyTribune staff The Kentucky Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS) has begun financial assistance payments to eligible relative and…
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…
Gov. Bevin’s Address: 6.25% cut to most agencies, fund pensions, workforce training, protect SEEK . . .
Gov. Matt Bevin tonight delivered his 2018 State of the Commonwealth and Budget Address to the General Assembly and fellow…
Bill Straub: ‘St. Matt the Divine’s’ jokes about Trump and global warming no laughing matter
WASHINGTON – St. Matt the Divine dropped his parson’s collar a few days back to engage in the one thing…
Serving Up Solutions Dinner in Frankfort will benefit Kentucky’s hungry, focus on finding answers
United States Ambassador Kelly Craft, Kentucky Chamber of Commerce President Joe Craft, Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles, State Representative Phillip Pratt,…
Bevin names Williams Estill County judge-executive, chooses Spears to fill Simpson County vacancy
Gov. Matt Bevin has named replacement judges/executive in two Kentucky counties. Bevin named Kevin Williams, of Irvine, as Judge-Executive of…
Region’s stakeholders weigh in on BSB study and agree – new bridge needed, funding the challenge
NKyTribune staff The reaction from some the region’s leading stakeholders to the Brent Spence Bridge Strategic Corridor study released by…
EnerBlu to invest more than $400m to locate HQ, manufacturing operations in Lexington and Pikeville
Gov. Matt Bevin joined local officials and executives from EnerBlu Inc. in Pikeville Friday to announce the company’s decision to…
Gov. Matt Bevin: U.S. antiquated tax code needs to be modernized so America can be more competitive
Recently, our national economy has been rebounding following a long period of tepid recovery. That makes this the perfect time…
Gov. Bevin chooses Daniel Zalla of Fort Thomas to replace Fred Stine, who retired, as Circuit Judge
Gov. Matt Bevin today appointed Daniel Zalla, of Fort Thomas, as Circuit Judge for Kentucky’s 17th Judicial Circuit, Division 2,…