John Schickel: Tougher penalties for traffickers needed to combat heroin epidemic in Kentucky
By Sen. John Schickel Special to the NKyTribune A recent headline “New Kentucky heroin law has made slow progress battling…
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Legislative briefs: Omnibus liquor measure clears Senate; prevailing wage limits measure advances
Liquor and labor were the subjects of the first three pieces of legislation the state Senate passed during its current…
Legislation to modernize state’s alcohol statutes clears committee, could get floor vote soon
A push to modernize the state’s 1930s-era alcohol regulations to maximize the economic impact of a worldwide thirst for bourbon…
John Schickel: Don’t waste taxpayer money; let voters decide on ethics of legislators at election time
By Sen. John Schickel Special to the NKyTribune By the time you read this column, we will be in Frankfort…
John Schickel: Bevin election a victory for people of Kentucky, showing cynicism didn’t prevail
By Sen. John Schickel Special to the NKyTribune The election of our new governor was a victory for the people…
Tom’s Papa Dino’s Pizza to receive Senate citation, presented by Schickel, for 60 years in business
Sixty years ago, the Brooklyn Dodgers defeated the New York Yankees to capture the World Series, “Cherry Pink and Apple…
John Schickel: Pre-Civil War-era document triggers reflection as legislative session draws near
I could hear the excitement in his voice when I answered the phone. My friend, Boone County Clerk Kenny Brown,…
Boone County’s Gary Moore sworn in as president of state judge-executive association
The 2016 officers of the Kentucky County Judge/Executive Association officers were sworn in by State Senator John Schickel at the…
LOGOMAT Automation Systems plans $1m expansion in Hebron to create 12 jobs in Boone County
LOGOMAT automation systems Inc., which develops, manufactures and services high-precision conveyor systems for assembly and test applications, will expand its…
Online printing company GotPrint to add 15 jobs, 32,000 square feet at Hebron facility
Online printing company GotPrint plans to expand in Hebron and hire 15 new employees, the latest among nearly 60 Northern…
Commentary: Our youth point to a promising future
By Sen. John Schickel Special to the NKyTribune You hear so much negative about today’s youth. I have not been…
Commentary: Second adult field trip to the state Capitol a success; more planned for next year
By Sen. John Schickel Special to the NKyTribune The second Boone County adult field trip went off without a hitch…
Commentary: Grown-ups take a successful field trip to the Capitol, learn something new
By Sen. John Schickel Special to NKyTribune Our adult field trip to the state Capitol was a huge success. As…
Commentary: For taxpayers’ best interest, lawmakers should re-evaluate needle exchange program
By Sen. John Schickel Special to NKyTribune Supporters of Senate Bill 192 (anti-heroin legislation) told lawmakers that needle exchanges for…