Senate President Robert Stivers (R-Manchester) appointed Northern Kentucky Senator Gex Williams (R-Verona) as the new co-chair of a new legislative committee that seeks to modernize Kentucky’s technology systems, according to an announcement from the Senate president’s office. “Gex’s professional career has been dedicated to information technology systems, and he will bring a much-needed voice to […]
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Eric Deters: Donald Trump to appear at political event in NKY
Former Northern Kentucky attorney Eric Deters said former President Donald Trump would attend his annual political event in Northern Kentucky in September. Deters announced via Twitter early Tuesday and told LINK nky that Trump is scheduled to attend Freedom Fest, held on Deters’ farm in Morning View. “Subject to some big change, he will be […]
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Kentucky to receive more than $1 billion to improve high-speed internet access
Kentucky is set to receive more than $1 billion to improve the state’s high-speed internet access, according to an announcement from the governor’s office. Kentucky’s allocation comes from the $42.5 billion Broadband Equity, Access, and Department program, created as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law passed in 2021. “Thanks to the support from the federal […]
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Kentucky sign language interpreters embody others’ words, are servants at heart
Written by Sarah Ladd for Kentucky Lantern Sign language interpreters aren’t quite used to celebrity. The job is usually more behind-the-scenes. Translating a diagnosis at the doctor’s office, standing off to the side of a stage. But the COVID-19 pandemic thrust the late Virginia Moore — and her office, the Kentucky Commission on the Deaf and Hard of […]
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Weed Fest 2023: Kentucky Moms for Medical Cannabis hosting live Q&A in Latonia
Medical marijuana advocacy group Kentucky Moms for Medical Cannabis is hosting an informational seminar with a live Q&A to answer attendees’ questions on the latest cannabis news in Kentucky. Weed Fest 2023 is scheduled to begin at 4 p.m. on July 15 at Pandemonium in Latonia. Some of the topics which will be discussed are […]
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Meetings in NKY this week: Here’s how to make your voice heard
Each week, the LINK nky team stretches out across Northern Kentucky to attend — and translate — government meetings for our community. If you’re looking to make your voice heard or to just learn more about what’s going on in your community, we’ve got you covered. Here are the public meetings happening around Northern Kentucky […]
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Daniel Cameron is accused of seeking donations from company his office is investigating
Written by Bruce Shreiner for the Associated Press Republican Attorney General Daniel Cameron directly solicited donations for his gubernatorial campaign from executives of a Kentucky drug treatment organization that his office began investigating last year, according to an attorney for the organization. The request for contributions occurred during a call Cameron made early this year […]
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Ludlow grad’s Marvel comic book gets show on Disney
David Mack, graduate of Ludlow High School in 1990, co-wrote the Marvel comic “Echo”, which will be turned into a Disney Plus exclusive show this November. Writer and producer Marion Dayre, known for shows like “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “Better Call Saul,” will produce it. Echo will be the 10th television series in the Marvel […]
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Kentucky set to stay in voting system at least for a year
Kentucky will stay in the multi-state Electronic Registration Information Center partnership for at least another year, according to the secretary of state’s office. Kentucky joined the partnership, called ERIC for short, in 2019 after scandals plagued former Secretary of State Allison Lundergan Grimes. Judicial Watch, a conservative organization, sued Grimes in 2017 for not following […]
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Covington Board of Education votes to remove, investigate legal policies relating to human sexuality, gender
The Covington Board of Education unanimously voted to remove two sections of the state’s new legal policies, both of which related to human sexuality and gender, at a meeting Thursday evening. At the request of the Board of Education President Tom Haggard, Superintendent Alvin Garrison and the board’s attorneys will investigate the policies to see […]