Amendment 2, which would allow state funding for non-public education, has sparked a contentious debate in Kentucky, with proponents arguing for parental choice and critics warning of potential negative consequences for public education.
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Join LINK nky in a Community Conversation about Amendment 2
Much of Northern Kentucky — and people across the state — are talking about Amendment 2, a crucial constitutional amendment that will be on the ballot this fall. The amendment proposes significant changes to how school funding can be used in Kentucky. It’s implications will affect students, educators and communities across the state. LINK nky, […]
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NKY superintendents speak out against Amendment 2
Superintendents from Northern Kentucky public schools have criticized Amendment 2, arguing that it would siphon money from public schools, reduce access for vulnerable student populations, and put undue strain on an already beleaguered public school system.
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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.
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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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Boone County GOP sues election finance board over civil rights violations
The Boone County Republican Party and GOP parties from two other counties have sued Kentucky Registry of Election Finance officials for alleged civil rights violations, citing an advisory opinion they said has chilled their First Amendment rights. The lawsuit was filed July 22 in the U.S. District Court of the Eastern District of Kentucky by […]
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NKY Democrats battle to win seats in red-leaning districts
Remnants of poison ivy picked up campaigning door to door covered the back of Kentucky 68th House District Democrat candidate Brandon Long’s arm as he stopped to talk with LINK nky last week. The 37-year-old father and educator was in the middle of yet another busy day on the trail that included stops in urban […]
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What happens if Beshear accepts Democratic VP nomination? LINK lays it out
Governor Andy Beshear is reportedly on a shortlist of potential picks to join the presidential ticket with Vice President Kamala Harris following President Joe Biden’s withdrawal from the 2024 presidential race Sunday. That leaves Kentucky asking – what happens if he is chosen, and then, what happens if the Democratic ticket wins? If selected as […]
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Republican delegates from Northern Kentucky support Trump-Vance ticket
Northern Kentucky Republican delegates in Milwaukee said there is “excitement” about U.S. Sen. JD Vance of Ohio being named former President Trump’s running mate, following months of speculation about who would be the party’s vice presidential pick. Kenton County Republican Party chairman Shane Noem is one of 46 Kentucky delegates selected to represent Kentucky at […]
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Moser victory in House District 64 race not close enough to trigger a recount
Rep. Kimberly Poore Moser won her House District 64 primary race against Liberty Republican challenger Karen Campbell by just 84 votes on Tuesday, according to unofficial election results from the Kenton County Clerk. Moser’s victory isn’t narrow enough, however, to trigger a recount. An automatic recount – or automatic recheck of ballots cast in an […]
