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. State Rep. Steve Rawlings ran for state office as a constitutional conservative in 2022. He considers keeping government growth in check to be part of […]
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Kentucky bill would block those with China, Russia ties from farmland buys
Kentucky has passed a bill that would block countries deemed a national security threat to the U.S. from buying or leasing agricultural land in the commonwealth, with exceptions for research and development use only.
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Kentucky House committee nixes certificate of need bill
Kentucky House committee voted 13-3 against a bill that would give certificate of need applicants more control over the state health care approval process, including giving applicants the right to appeal decisions in court.
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$21M proposed for NKY medical examiner, crime lab project
The Kentucky Senate is proposing $21 million to bring a new state medical examiner’s office and current Kentucky State Police crime lab under one roof in Northern Kentucky, with the site expected to open in 18 to 24 months if funding is approved by lawmakers this year.
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Kentucky Senate proposes $16M in bond funds for NKU soccer stadium
Northern Kentucky University’s partnership with FC Cincinnati is getting some love from the Kentucky General Assembly. Last week, the Kentucky Senate proposed authorizing $16 million in bonding authority for the expansion and renovation of NKU’s soccer stadium, Scudamore Field, as part of the next two-year state budget. The bond authorization is included in the Senate […]
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NKU grads among 3 finalists for Kentucky education commissioner
The Kentucky Board of Education has selected three finalists for the post of Kentucky Commissioner of Education, including two educators with doctorates from NKU, and is expected to name a new commissioner before the end of this month.
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Medical cannabis funding hinges on conclusive ‘evidence,’ Senate proposal says
The Kentucky Senate has proposed keeping new funding out of the hands of state medical cannabis regulators until there is conclusive evidence as to the drug’s effectiveness.
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Meet Rep. Savannah Maddox
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. Rep. Savannah Maddox’s take-no-prisoners style of leadership has made her a household name in Kentucky politics within the past five years. Some have called her […]
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Kentucky judge rules Thomas Massie’s candidacy valid, dismisses Deters’ lawsuit
A Kentucky circuit court judge has ruled that Congressman Thomas Massie’s candidacy is valid, striking down a case brought against him by 4th congressional district rival and former attorney Eric Deters. Lewis Circuit Judge Brian McCloud dismissed Deters’ lawsuit against Massie Friday, stating Massie’s candidacy filing with the state dated Dec. 18, 2023 “is valid […]
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Kentucky House moves to cut DEI programs, impacting protected groups
The Kentucky House has voted to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at public colleges and universities – a move that could potentially ban state schools from offering programs geared toward federally protected classes of religion, race, sex, color or national origin. The move came Friday when House members voted 68-18 to strip earlier DEI […]