The Kentucky Senate voted Tuesday to require partisan elections for the Kentucky Board of Education, eliminating the governor’s ability to appoint members of the board.
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Meet Sen. Shelley Funke Frommeyer
Each week, LINK nky is publishing a profile of one of our local legislators so that Northern Kentuckians can get to know the people representing them at the state level. Wellness is more than physical to Sen. Shelley Funke Frommeyer. It’s mental, the Alexandria Republican and certified financial planner tells LINK nky. It’s also what […]
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From U.S. senate vacancies to paid parental leave: Five bills to watch this week
A Kentucky bill that would eliminate the governor’s authority to fill U.S. senate vacancies – filed one week before U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell announced his impending retirement from Republican leadership – is one of five to watch in Frankfort this week. Other bills expected to come to a vote this week would create a new […]
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Ruling on Deters-Massie lawsuit expected March 15
A Lewis circuit court judge is expected to rule March 15 on a motion tied to U.S. congressman Thomas Massie’s qualification for reelection amid a legal challenge from primary opponent Eric Deters. Lewis and Greenup Circuit Judge Brian McCloud said in court Friday he plans to rule March 15 on Massie’s motion that the court […]
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Eric Deters relaunches Freedom Fest in 2024
Repeat political candidate and local shock jock Eric Deters is giving Freedom Fest another go in 2024. Deters announced on Facebook this week that this year’s event will be held Sept. 13-15 on his farm on Madison Pike in Morning View. It will be the third year for the event after last year’s Freedom Fest […]
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University research bill advances; has NKU, other regional schools in mind
A bill designed to fund shared research projects at Kentucky’s public universities – including Northern Kentucky University – advanced to the House Wednesday. Its sponsor is Senate President Robert Stivers, who told LINK nky he proposed the legislation in Senate Bill 1 after watching universities “fighting” instead of collaborating on research ideas. “I watched this […]
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Kentucky bill encourages child care access: Here’s what we know
State Rep. Mike Clines didn’t take long to vote yes when House Bill 561 was called for passage on Tuesday. In short, the bill – passed 77-14 in the House – encourages local governments to be more child-care friendly in a state where affordable childcare options are increasingly scarce. Clines, an Alexandria Republican and lead […]
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NKY districts eye $55M in bonds for school projects
Two Northern Kentucky school districts have submitted plans to issue a combined $55.43 million in school building revenue bonds for new construction and school improvements. Both district plans were expected to be reviewed by a state legislative oversight committee Tuesday. The two school districts are Kenton County and Boone County. According to bond financing plans […]
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Meet Sen. Chris McDaniel
Each week, LINK nky is publishing a profile of one of our local legislators so that Northern Kentuckians can get to know the people representing them at the state level. Senator Chris McDaniel is no stranger to public service. He started to find his place in that realm right out of college when he skipped […]
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Bill adds exception for rape, incest to state abortion ban
A Republican state lawmaker has filed legislation to add abortion exceptions for rape and incest and clarify what constitutes legal abortion for nonviable pregnancy under Kentucky’s abortion ban. The bill is House Bill 711 and the sponsor is Rep. Ken Fleming (R-Louisville), chair of the House personnel, public retirement and finance budget subcommittee. Fleming filed […]