Each week, LINK nky is publishing a profile of one of our local legislators so that Northern Kentuckians can get to know the people representing them at the state level. Wellness is more than physical to Sen. Shelley Funke Frommeyer. It’s mental, the Alexandria Republican and certified financial planner tells LINK nky. It’s also what […]
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From U.S. senate vacancies to paid parental leave: Five bills to watch this week
A Kentucky bill that would eliminate the governor’s authority to fill U.S. senate vacancies – filed one week before U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell announced his impending retirement from Republican leadership – is one of five to watch in Frankfort this week. Other bills expected to come to a vote this week would create a new […]
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University research bill advances; has NKU, other regional schools in mind
A bill designed to fund shared research projects at Kentucky’s public universities – including Northern Kentucky University – advanced to the House Wednesday. Its sponsor is Senate President Robert Stivers, who told LINK nky he proposed the legislation in Senate Bill 1 after watching universities “fighting” instead of collaborating on research ideas. “I watched this […]
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McConnell will step down as the Senate Republican leader in November
Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate leader in history who maintained his power in the face of dramatic convulsions in the Republican Party for almost two decades, will step down from that position in November. McConnell, who turned 82 last week, was set to announce his decision Wednesday in the well of the Senate, a place […]
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Kentucky bill encourages child care access: Here’s what we know
State Rep. Mike Clines didn’t take long to vote yes when House Bill 561 was called for passage on Tuesday. In short, the bill – passed 77-14 in the House – encourages local governments to be more child-care friendly in a state where affordable childcare options are increasingly scarce. Clines, an Alexandria Republican and lead […]
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NKY districts eye $55M in bonds for school projects
Two Northern Kentucky school districts have submitted plans to issue a combined $55.43 million in school building revenue bonds for new construction and school improvements. Both district plans were expected to be reviewed by a state legislative oversight committee Tuesday. The two school districts are Kenton County and Boone County. According to bond financing plans […]
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Meet Sen. Chris McDaniel
Each week, LINK nky is publishing a profile of one of our local legislators so that Northern Kentuckians can get to know the people representing them at the state level. Senator Chris McDaniel is no stranger to public service. He started to find his place in that realm right out of college when he skipped […]
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Bill adds exception for rape, incest to state abortion ban
A Republican state lawmaker has filed legislation to add abortion exceptions for rape and incest and clarify what constitutes legal abortion for nonviable pregnancy under Kentucky’s abortion ban. The bill is House Bill 711 and the sponsor is Rep. Ken Fleming (R-Louisville), chair of the House personnel, public retirement and finance budget subcommittee. Fleming filed […]
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Five bills to watch in Frankfort this week
Kentucky lawmakers expect longer days in Frankfort as they enter the final leg of their three-and-a-half-month budget session this week. Bills to elevate maternal health, nuclear energy and research at public universities are among those expected to come to a vote the week of Feb. 25. Here are five bills to watch: House Bill 10 […]
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Kentucky lawmakers pass bill to protect healthcare workers from assault
With workplace violence against healthcare workers reportedly on the rise, two Northern Kentucky state lawmakers have advanced a bill to expand assault protections to nearly every healthcare worker statewide. House Bill 194 passed the House Thursday on a bipartisan vote of 95-0. Should the bill become law, assault or attempted assault of health care workers […]