Sen. Chris McDaniel (R-Ryland Heights) and Rep. Rachel Roberts (D-Newport) were recognized by the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce for outstanding contributions to the local community.
Both legislators were celebrated at the NKY Chamber of Commerce’s Eggs ‘N Issues breakfast panel held on Tuesday in Erlanger.
McDaniel was presented the 2024 Kentucky Chamber of Commerce MVP Award by NKY Chamber of Commerce CEO Brent Cooper. McDaniel chairs the Senate Appropriations and Revenue Committee, where he played a crucial role in passing Kentucky’s two-year state budget during the 2024 session.
Furthermore, McDaniel helped secure budgetary financing for several important Northern Kentucky-based projects, including $150 million for the Center of Biomedical Excellence at the vacant Covington IRS site. As part of the project, Northern Kentucky University’s Salmon P. Chase College of Law and a branch of the University of Kentucky will move onto the site.
I’m honored to be recognized by the @KyChamber for my work on behalf of the businesses that help make Kentucky great! pic.twitter.com/cTggobvxec — Chris McDaniel (@kychrismcdaniel) October 15, 2024
Outgoing Rep. Rachel Roberts received the NKY Community Award, which honors individuals, businesses, or organizations throughout Northern Kentucky that have impacted the community.
Roberts was the first woman to hold the House District 67 seat, serving the people of Campbell County. She also was elected House Minority Whip in 2022, making her one of only six women in Kentucky history to be elected to House leadership.
“Representative Roberts has helped pave the way for women in politics within the Commonwealth and has made a significant impact in the Northern Kentucky community,” Cooper said in a press release.