Written by Aneri Pattani for KFF Health News Opioid settlement cash is not inherently political. It’s not the result of a law passed by Congress nor an edit to the state budget. It’s not taxpayer money. Rather, it’s coming from health care companies that were sued for fueling the opioid crisis with prescription painkillers. But […]
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Early voting begins today: here is where you can vote
Voters in Kentucky can vote in person early beginning today and extending to Saturday. Voters can cast their ballots at designated locations in Boone, Kenton and Campbell Counties. Early voting times and locations vary by county. Click the links below to learn more about in-person early voting in each county.
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Meet the candidates for Ludlow City Council
“I really appreciate the passion that both David and the Ari have for Ludlow,” said Ludlow Mayor Chris Wright. “David is a lifelong resident. Ari is the vice president of the Historic Society, and when I reflect on both of them, I really feel like I’m reflecting on two people that care deeply about our […]
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Coleman and Mills defend their running mates’ positions in KET debate
Written by McKenna Horsley for the Kentucky Lantern Democratic Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman and Republican state Sen. Robby Mills, who are the running mates of Kentucky’s gubernatorial candidates, faced each other Monday night in a debate on KET. The debate is the only joint appearance between Coleman and Mills in which they can speak for […]
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NKY is ground zero for ‘school choice’ in governor race
Outside Student Union Room 107A at Northern Kentucky University last December, public educators from around the region spoke animatedly in groups after the university’s board of regents declined to vote on whether it would become an authorizer for the region’s impending charter school. Authorizers are the institutions that can approve, deny and oversee charter schools. […]
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Meet the candidates for Kentucky agriculture commissioner
Sierra Enlow Democratic candidate for Kentucky agriculture commissioner Sierra Enlow said she has had an eye on the post since she was a teen. “This has always been an office that I’ve wanted to run for, ever since I was in high school,” said Enlow, who grew up on a multigenerational family farm in LaRue […]
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How does Kentucky’s treasurer impact me here in NKY?
Two issues stand out when it comes to the treasurer and how the position affects people’s lives: economic development and state pensions. Both Michael Bowman and Mark Metcalf, the Democratic and Republican candidates, respectively, discuss these issues in their campaign. Yet, just what to do about these issues diverges between the two candidates. Economic Development […]
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What does the secretary of state do in Kentucky?Â
Despite saying publicly that there are widespread election fraud issues involving a recount in Campbell County in 2022, two Northern Kentucky political candidates provided testimony that said there wasn’t. That contradiction led Campbell County Judge Daniel Zalla to point to it in a ruling certifying election results in the Senate District 24 Republican primary last […]
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How an off-year election could affect Kentucky’s race for governor
You’ve probably heard there’s a gubernatorial election coming up. But wait. It’s 2023. Why are we voting for governor in an off-year? Kentucky is one of only three states that holds off-year gubernatorial elections. Along with Louisiana and Mississippi, the state’s highest office will be decided during a year when voters won’t already be coming […]
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What does an attorney general do, and how does the position impact me?
This election season, the commonwealth of Kentucky’s chief law officer position is up for grabs. Current Attorney General Daniel Cameron is the Kentucky Republican Party’s nominee for governor. He will face Democrat incumbent Gov. Andy Beshear in the November election. Cameron chose not to seek re-election for attorney general, instead shifting his focus toward his […]
