State fails to meet fiscal trigger to allow for another income tax cut next year
By Liam Neimeyer Kentucky Lantern Kentucky Republicans’ goal of gradually eliminating the state income tax has met an obstacle of their own…
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Sen. Chris McDaniel: With veto period upon us, a look at some lesser-known legislation before Governor
The veto period is upon us, and numerous bills are now on the Governor’s desk awaiting his action. The Governor…
Sen. Chris McDaniel: Report on legislative session in home stretch; seeking agreement on qualifying bills
The 2023 Legislative Session is in the home stretch, with only six more days before we enter the veto period….
State eyes Northern Kentucky University as site of new state medical examiner’s office for the region
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter State Chief Medical Examiner Bill Ralston told a legislative panel Tuesday that his office…
Senate passes House bill to cut state’s income tax rate to 4% effective ’24, goes to governor to sign
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today Legislation introduced in the House that would cut the state’s income tax rate from 4.5%…
Senate Republicans ponder abortion, constitutional amendments, NKU at Covington retreat
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter “It’s hard to tell” if Kentucky voters’ decision last month against a constitutional amendment…
NKY Chamber’s ‘Where We Stand’ legislative agenda preview features Rep. Banta, Sen. McDaniel
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce will host the annual “Where We Stand” 2023 legislative agenda preview on Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2022, from 4…
State’s $15 million returned for aluminum mill that didn’t happen; long sought by NKY’s Sen. McDaniel
Gov. Andy Beshear announced that the Commonwealth has secured the return of Gov. Matt Bevin’s administration’s $15 million investment in…
Chris McDaniel: Today, we remember and honor our fallen heroes
With the school year coming to an official end around Memorial Day, it has become the de facto start to…
Chris McDaniel: A legislative update on the final week of the ’22 General Assembly
This week marked the official end of the 2022 Regular Session, including the final days of the veto period and…
NKY fares well in state budget expected to pass; Cov research lab, Brent Spence survive — and more
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter With this year’s Kentucky General Assembly winding down, state lawmakers on Tuesday approved money for…
Sen. Chris McDaniel proposes $50 million to help Ukrainian refugees settle in Kentucky
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter A Northern Kentucky state lawmaker has come up with an idea to find homes in…
Kentucky Senate’s two-year state budget earmarks $15 million for proposed research lab in Covington
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter The Kentucky Senate approved a two-year state budget Wednesday that contains $15 million for a…
Kentucky Senate gives unanimous approval to vehicle tax relief bill, goes back to House
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today A bill offering relief from a huge increase in the property tax bill to motor…
McDaniel’s committee advances bill for tax rebate, one-time refund to all who paid state taxes last year
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter Many Kentucky residents would get a tax refund this year if a plan Senate Republicans…
Sen. Chris McDaniel: Week 6 of the state legislative session is halfway mark — here’s an update
We are quickly approaching the halfway mark of this year’s 60-day legislative session, and Frankfort was granted several days of…
What’s the fate of the $10 million proposed (hoped for) life science research lab in Covington?
By Jack Brammer NKyTribune reporter All three state representatives – two Republicans and one Democrat — who represent Covington in…
Sen. Chris McDaniel: Reporting from the legislature at one-quarter mark, reviewing bills passed by senate
We have officially crossed the one-quarter mark of the 60-day 2022 Regular Session, wrapping up another productive week in session….
Kenton County Democrats call on NKY Republicans to support pre-K, cite advantages of early learning
The Kenton County Democrats have issued a statement that urges Republicans to support the funding allocated in Gov. Steve Beshear’s…
Sen. Chris McDaniel files bill to recover $15m given to then-Braidy Industries for plant never built
By Tom Latek Kentucky Today NKY’s Sen. Chris McDaniel, chairman of the Kentucky Senate’s Appropriations and Revenue Committee, has filed…
Sen. Chris McDaniel and AT&T to present $10,000 donation to DCCH Center for Children & Families
Senator Chris McDaniel and AT&T will present a $10,000 donation to the DCCH Center for Children & Families on Tuesday,…
Sen. Chris McDaniel presented 2021 County Advocate award from Kentucky Association of Counties
Sen. Chris McDaniel, of Taylor Mill, has been presented a 2021 County Advocate award by the Kentucky Association of Counties…