Will Kentucky soon face a teacher shortage? It’s a question the Kentucky legislature is faced with as they confront a daunting 42,000 teachers who could be at risk of leaving the profession. The Interim Joint Committee on Education met Tuesday morning and listened to testimony about the possibility of a shortage from Dr. Jason Glass, […]
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Maddox announces run for governor
A Northern Kentucky lawmaker who has been vocal in her opposition to policies and positions set forth by Democratic Governor Andy Beshear, took a step Monday at a chance to take on the incumbent head to head in next year’s gubernatorial election. Rep. Savannah Maddox (R-Dry Ridge) announced her bid for governor Monday evening, which […]
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Will Kentucky’s income tax eventually be eliminated?
The Kentucky legislature continued its march to eliminate the state income tax Thursday, as the Interim Joint Committee on Appropriations and Revenue met to discuss further implementing the law. “House Bill 8 enacted several changes to our revenue structure,” said Jennifer Hays, committee staff administrator of the Appropriations and Revenue, Legislative Research Commission, “and for […]
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Legislative interim committee meetings kick off in Northern Kentucky
The Kentucky legislature’s interim committee meetings kicked off Thursday at the Northern Kentucky Convention Center in Covington. The meetings were also held in conjunction with the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s “NKY United,” an event meant to showcase the Northern Kentucky region. “The interim gives us the time to do a little deeper delve into […]
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AG Commissioner Ryan Quarles officially launches governor bid
Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles officially launched his campaign for governor Wednesday in Georgetown near his family farm after making the announcement in May. Quarles said Wednesday he would run a “people first” campaign. He also attacked Gov. Andy Beshear’s record and decision-making during the COVID-19 Pandemic. “Folks, just because we live through a once in […]
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Could Republican primary battles make NKY seats more competitive for Democrats?
A seismic shift in Northern Kentucky politics took place on May 17 when three incumbent Republican state representatives were defeated in their primary elections. Reps. Adam Koenig (R-Erlanger), Sal Santoro (R-Union) and Ed Massey (R-Hebron) – all influential committee chairmen in the Kentucky House of Representatives lost their seats to challengers who campaigned to the […]
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State Rep. Maddox to make “big announcement.” Is she running for governor?
State Rep. Savannah Maddox is an intense critic of Democratic Governor Andy Beshear and next Monday, she may be announcing a bid to unseat him herself. The Dry Ridge Republican posted to her social media accounts that a “big announcement” is coming on Monday, June 6. Her campaign website calls it “a special announcement about […]
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Voter registration increased before May primary
Secretary of State Michael Adams said Kentucky saw an increase in voter registration across all categories in April. “Although I’m disappointed in the low turnout for our primary election, I’m glad we saw a bump in voter registration and hope this interest continues as we approach November,” Adams said. From April 1 through April 18, […]
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How Kentucky legislators are responding to the Uvalde school shooting
On Tuesday, an 18-year-old gunman, who had bought an AR-15 and hundreds of rounds of ammo days earlier, entered Robb Elementary school in Uvalde, Texas, and killed 19 children and two teachers. Like previous deadly mass shootings in America, debate over gun legislation and how to protect schools and other public spaces is happening across […]
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Beshear orders flags to half-staff in remembrance of Uvalde, Texas victims
In accordance with a proclamation from the White House, Gov. Andy Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff until sunset on Saturday, May 28, 2022, in honor and remembrance of the victims of the acts of violence perpetrated today in Uvalde, Texas. Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, businesses and […]