Fort Wright joined several other NKY cities last week opposing a bill that would move regulation of short-term rentals to the state level. Cities across Northern Kentucky have been enacting local regulations over the last few years, and Fort Wright isn’t the first city to express opposition Senate Bill 112. In Fort Wright, city council […]
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Coercive control ‘operates in the shadows’ NKY lawmaker moves to address it
If you or someone you know has experienced domestic violence, call the National Sexual Assault Telephone Hotline at 1-800-656-4673. Call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233. You can also contact any of Kentucky’s 15 domestic violence programs. A Kentucky victim of “coercive control” can’t use that alone to get a protective order against their abuser. […]
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Stephanie Dietz named Chair of House Budget Review Subcommittee
Northern Kentucky statehouse Rep. Stephanie Dietz, a Republican from Edgewood, has been named the Chair of the House Budget Review Subcommittee on Justice, Public Safety and Judiciary, which is responsible for managing state funding allocations to public safety and judicial programs. “I am honored to have been appointed to serve as chair of the House […]
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Opinion: Rep. Stephanie Dietz’s priorities for 2025 legislative session
LINK nky invited our local legislators to share their priorities for the 2025 legislative session, which began Jan. 7 and concludes March 29. Stephanie Dietz, a Republican from Edgewood, represents House District 65. As the 2025 Legislative Session approaches, we face a number of pressing issues. Among them, several; stand out to me. Two of […]
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Stephanie Dietz beats Aaron Currin for House District 65 seat
Incumbent Rep. Stephanie Dietz, a Republican from Edgewood, beat Democratic challenger Aaron Currin Tuesday in the race for House District 65. “Thank you #65 for trusting me with another two years,” Dietz said on Facebook Tuesday night. “I’m incredibly thankful to so many people for their support…it takes a village to run a race like […]
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House District 65: Aaron Currin vs. Stephanie Dietz
Two Northern Kentucky attorneys are battling this year for election to Kenton County’s 65th House District that includes part of Covington, Edgewood, Fort Wright, Lakeview and Park Hills. The Democrat in the race is Aaron Currin of Fort Wright, a Northern Kentucky native who told LINK nky he is running for election because of what […]
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Local leaders highlight law addressing AI child porn, child sex dolls
Local leaders discuss House Bill 207, which bans AI-generated child porn and child sex dolls, in an effort to combat child sex crimes and set a model for other states.
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NKY women from both sides of aisle look to make gains in KY General Assembly
Out of 12 Northern Kentucky women ever elected to represent the region in the state legislature, seven won for the first time in the last 10 years. Five of those women will be on the ballot again this November. Two of the five will be opposed by NKY women who are running for the Kentucky […]
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SparkHaus development set to receive $6 million in funding
SparkHaus, a new hub for the Northern Kentucky startup community, is set to receive $6 million in funding from the state of Kentucky, with Blue North, eGateway Capital, and Connetic Ventures moving into the space upon its opening.
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House bill could add NKY officials to Kentucky Law Enforcement Council
House Bill 482, a bill sponsored by Northern Kentucky Representatives, would add the Owensboro Police Chief and the Director of the Northern Kentucky Police and Sheriff’s Training Center to the Kentucky Law Enforcement Council to help address the issue of police and police instructor recruitment.