School safety bill, job creation top priorities for Ky. State Republicans during 2019 General Assembly
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today State lawmakers return to work in January for the 2019 General Assembly and Senate Republicans,…
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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….
Lawmakers named to permanent child welfare committee created by passage of HB 1
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislative leaders have named most of the members of the permanent Child Welfare and Oversight…
Bill to exempt private electronic devices from open records requests on life support, but not dead yet
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor An amendment to House Bill 302 that would exempt private electronic devices from public…
Conference Committee of 20 men pore over state budget, to meet Monday; legislature back Tuesday
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today While most members of the Kentucky General Assembly are enjoying a recess until Tuesday, a…
No vote in Senate on pension bill as it is sent back to committee for more work; teachers protest the bill
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Kentucky’s Senate took a cautious step back on reforming the state’s ailing pension system, maybe…
Expanded gaming not likely as new revenue source; Senate president doubts House proposed taxes
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Don’t expect expanded gaming to come up as a new revenue source, even if the…
Some Kentucky lawmakers continue to push for expanded gaming, legalized casinos for pensions
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today One of Kentucky’s top lawmakers questioned last week whether a constitutional amendment is necessary to…
Council of State Governments reports on the top five issues for states in 2018 in nine categories
Policy experts at The Council of State Governments have selected their top issues for states in 2018 in each of…
Republican leadership meets behind closed doors to continue discussions about public pensions
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today FRANKFORT, Ky.(KT) – Members of Kentucky Senate and House Republican leadership are still trying to…
Senate President Robert Stivers to bring CSG national conference here during his year as chair
Staff report State Senate President Robert Stivers made a special trip to Northern Kentucky recently to meet with an invitation-only…
Gov. Bevin unveils ‘Keeping the Promise’ plan to save Kentucky’s public pension systems
Gov. Matt Bevin, together with Senate President Robert Stivers and House Speaker Jeff Hoover, today unveiled “Keeping the Promise” —…
Legislative leaders say pension reform plan is ‘closer’ but offer no details; seek long-term solutions
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislative leaders gave no details on a public pension reform plan, saying there is more…
Former Governor Steve Beshear talks about people and politics at NKY Forum event in Newport
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor Former Kentucky Governor Steve Beshear was the featured speaker at the Northern Kentucky Forum’s…
Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Northern Kentucky United event features Stivers, Hoover
On Wednesday, June 7, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce will host Northern Kentucky United, a bi-annual event that brings…
With Nearly $5.8 B in corp. investments, KY shatters record; on pace to create most new jobs since 2006
In fewer than five months, companies pledged nearly $5.8 billion in new-facility investments and expansion projects in Kentucky, eclipsing the…
NKY Chamber Eggs ‘N Issues focuses on historic first week of 2017 General Assembly, what lies ahead
By Mark Hansel NKyTribune managing editor The first Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce Eggs ‘N Issues meeting of the new…
State legislature, under Republican leadership, passes Right to Work legislation, sends to governor for signature
The Kentucky General Assembly, under the leadership of House Speaker Jeff Hoover and Senate President Robert Stivers, passed critical “worker…
KY House Republicans Majority caucus elects its leaders; four will join new Speaker-Elect Jeff Hoover
The Kentucky House Republican Majority caucus announced its leaders to join already-nominated Speaker-Elect Jeff Hoover for the 2017-2018 sessions of…
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…
Gateway: McDaniel calls for comp investigation of all former KY college presidents; Jordan speaks out
In the wake of the Kentucky Center for Investigative Reporting’s story released Thursday on the incentive package provided to Gateway’s…
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