Starting Jan. 1, 2025, medical cannabis will be legal in the state of Kentucky. Over the past few months, municipalities throughout Northern Kentucky have been deciding what that will look like in the region. Each city is responsible for creating zoning regulations to make way for (or not allow) those types of businesses to operate. […]
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Mailers sent to Covington residents push for, against government conversion
A committee called Covington Forward has spent $65,000 on gathering petition signatures and campaigning for a ballot question to convert Covington’s municipal government from its current city manager form to the more common mayor-council form, while three local residents have spent $4,534 producing mailers against the change.
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Safety concerns lead Boone County to enact new Election Day procedures
Boone County Clerk Justin Crigler has revised his Election Day procedures due to concerns about the safety of county administrative and election staff.
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NKY by the numbers: why and how to vote early
Kentucky Secretary of State Michael Adams is encouraging voters to vote early to avoid lines on Election Day.
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Debate over Covington government conversion intensifies
Covington residents will vote on whether to convert their city government from a city manager form to a mayor-council form, with proponents arguing it is more straightforward, efficient, and better for economic development, while opponents worry it could lead to an over-concentration of power in the office of the mayor or that it could serve as a vehicle for the municipal government to be captured by special interests.
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Ludlow City Council candidates discuss issues, goals at open forum
Eight candidates running for six open spots on the Ludlow City Council discussed their backgrounds and goals if elected, with a focus on economic development, community engagement, and keeping tax rates down.
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Find your sample ballot for the Nov. 5 election here
The Nov. 5 election is almost here, and clerks in Boone, Kenton and Campbell counties have released their sample ballots. View and download the Boone County sample ballot here: Boone County sample ballot by Meghan Goth on Scribd View or download the Campbell County sample ballot here: Campbell County sample ballot by Meghan Goth on […]
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Erlanger City Council candidates discuss goals and backgrounds at public forum
Erlanger City Council candidates discussed their backgrounds and goals at a public forum, with topics including communication with residents, infrastructure improvements, park improvements and financial priorities.
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The deadline to register to vote is today
The deadline to register to vote in the upcoming general election on November 5 is October 7 at 4 p.m., either electronically or by mail, and voters can register at vrsws.sos.ky.gov/ovrweb or download a paper registration application and mail it to their county clerk.
