A seismic shift in Northern Kentucky politics took place on May 17 when three incumbent Republican state representatives were defeated in their primary elections. Reps. Adam Koenig (R-Erlanger), Sal Santoro (R-Union) and Ed Massey (R-Hebron) – all influential committee chairmen in the Kentucky House of Representatives lost their seats to challengers who campaigned to the […]
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Kentucky liberty group leader issues apology after tweeting ‘insensitive’ meme
One day after 19 children and two adults were killed in a school shooting in Uvalde, Texas, Kentucky Liberty tweeted a meme that drew intense criticism before it was deleted. The group, which advocated for Republican challengers against incumbent Northern Kentucky lawmakers in the May 17 primary, is a nonprofit that describes itself as pro-constitution […]
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NKY’s Rep. Massie votes against Jewish heritage resolution
Rep. Thomas Massie voted no on a House resolution that sought to honor Jewish heritage while also attempting to denounce antisemitic crimes. Massie, who stormed to victory in the Republican primary in the 4th Congressional district on May 17, was the only no vote on the resolution. The measure passed with 420 votes, with eight […]
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Boone Co. commission candidate weighs defamation suit against opponent
Republican challenger Chet Hand is considering a defamation lawsuit against incumbent candidate Charlie Kenner for the website CheatingChet.com. The men are opponents running for the Boone County District 2 Commission seat in the Kentucky Primary Election, and during their campaigns for the seat, they have both lobbed attacks at one another about their beliefs and […]
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Three gambling bills passed the House of Representatives on Friday, including the legalization of sports wagering
Three gambling-related bills passed the Kentucky House of Representatives last week. While there was debate on the House floor, each bill passed by a comfortable margin. All three bills now move on to the Senate. The legislative session ends on April 15. House Bill 606 Another key hurdle was eclipsed in Kentucky’s quest for legalized […]
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Kenton County Dems call Out Sen. Chris McDaniel for accepting PPP loans
The Kenton County Democratic Party called out Northern Kentucky lawmaker Sen. Chris McDaniel (R-Taylor Mill) for accepting PPP loans during the pandemic, which is contradictory to the General Assembly’s stance on ending the COVID-19 State of Emergency that would end pandemic aid to Kentucky Families, according to the group. “Republican lawmakers’ decision to cut off […]
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Latest poll data for Republican primary 4th Congressional District: Thomas Massie vs. George Foking Washington
Thomas Massie released primary poll information Friday morning that shows he has a commanding lead heading up to the May 17 Republican primary. His closest competitor? George Foking Washington. Public Opinion Strategies conducted the poll on behalf of Massie. The statewide poll surveyed 300 Republican primary voters in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District. The results show […]
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Here’s Why Beshear Proposes Allocating $10 Million to Covington
Written by Kenton Hornbeck, LINK nky reporter Biological Technology and Life Sciences are two burgeoning sectors within the Northern Kentucky economy. The development of these industries locally has provided the area with numerous high-wage jobs. In Covington, some firms have also played crucial roles in the response to COVID-19. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has allocated […]
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More Candidates Emerge in NKY Legislative Races: Senate District 20 and House District 69
Written by Mark Payne, LINK nky politics and government reporter Filings continue to pour in ahead of the Jan. 25 deadline. Two more candidates have filed for Northern Kentucky legislative seats, one in House District 69, and the other in the Senate District 20. Erlanger City Councilman and Republican Steve Doan announced his candidacy for […]
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Frankfort Week in Review: Lawsuits, Redistricting, Vetoes, and Budget Debates
Written by Mark Payne, LINK nky politics and government reporter While a long Martin Luther King Jr. Day weekend brought a reprieve from politics in the capitol, the four-day week made up for time lost. The General Assembly is working on a two-year budget for the first time since 2018, after passing single-year budgets the […]