What you need to know Legislation that would rename a stretch of highway in Boone County after the late conservative influencer Charlie Kirk is currently sitting on the governor’s desk. Although Gov. Andy Beshear, a Democrat, could veto the legislation, it’s anticipated that the Republican supermajority in the Kentucky General Assembly would likely override the […]
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As legislature breaks for veto period, what made it, what didn’t, what still has a chance
In Wednesday’s final hours, Kentucky lawmakers passed the state’s two-year budget bills, voted to name a section of highway in Boone County after the late Charlie Kirk and moved dozens of bills, while leaving some controversial legislation on the table. Both chambers adjourned right before midnight. Lawmakers will return to the Capitol on April 14 and 15. […]
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GOP-controlled KY legislature gives final passage to $31B executive branch budget
The GOP-controlled Kentucky legislature gave final passage Wednesday to the state’s executive branch budget, allocating more than $31 billion in General Fund revenues and sparking heated debates between Republicans and Democrats over funding for education, Medicaid, and more. In the House, Democrats called the finalized state budget morally and fiscally short-shighted. The Republican chair of […]
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KY bill making sweeping changes to Medicaid adds copays (but they’re lower now)
The Kentucky Senate has lowered the copays Medicaid patients would have to pay under a bill that proposes a work requirement and other sweeping changes to the federal-state program. House Bill 2 proposed adding copays of $35 for inpatient hospital services and $8 copays for prescription glasses and contacts. In the Senate version, which passed the […]
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Crunch time: KY legislature has one day to finish big to-do list without risking vetoes
With just one working day before breaking for the veto period, the Kentucky legislature still has to approve a two-year state budget. Senate President Robert Stivers told reporters Tuesday night that a final version of House Bill 500, the $31 billion executive branch budget, could be published online later in the evening. “Documents are being drafted […]
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CVG sees shorter security lines as TSA receives first paycheck in weeks
After a week of long lines, travelers moved faster through airport security checkpoints Monday after TSA agents received a retroactive paycheck that included at least two full pay periods — their first payments in over a month. While CVG Airport travelers didn’t see as many long lines over the last week, those at other airports […]
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National party looks to Kentucky to register new Democrats and launch campaign playbook
Top Democrats have their eyes on Kentucky this week. The Democratic National Committee is launching its first National Voter Registration Week of Action to register new voters in the Bluegrass State over the next few days. The DNC has also unveiled its “Organizing and Political Playbook” ahead of midterm elections this year. The events will include voter […]
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Kenton County to discuss 95-acre industrial project in Independence, more in NKY gov
This week in NKY government meetings, Kenton County Planning and Development will discuss an industrial development with three buildings totaling about 1,112,000 square feet of floor area, streets and off-street parking lots in Independence. Keep reading to find out what happened in local government over the past week and what you need to know for […]
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Photos: No Kings protests in NKY
Nationwide protests against President Donald Trump and the policies of the Trump administration occurred on Saturday, March 28, and Northern Kentucky was no exception. There were two demonstrations in the region, one near the Roebling Bridge in Covington and another along Mall Road in Florence. The Florence demonstration was organized by the Northern Kentucky branch […]
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Judge sentences ex-Gov. Bevin to jail that he can avoid by disclosing financial info
A judge sentenced former Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin to 60 days in jail after finding him in contempt of court for failing to disclose his financial details in a year-long legal battle with his estranged son, Jonah Bevin. It is an extraordinary development for the one-term Republican governor who the judge said has resisted repeated […]