Gov. Andy Beshear awarded multiple grants to the City of Newport on Tuesday. He also gave the City of Alexandria funding to improve Alexandria Community Park. “All right, good afternoon, folks,” Beshear said. “I’m here to make what I hope is one of many future announcements about bridges in Northern Kentucky.” While he wasn’t here […]
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Northern Kentucky senators secure road funding for Kenton County
The 2022 Legislative Session of the Kentucky General Assembly concluded on Thursday, April 14. This year’s road plan included funding for significant projects in Kenton County. Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown) and Senate Budget Chair Chris McDaniel (R-Ryland Heights) played instrumental roles in securing funding for these vital projects. “I’m grateful to be […]
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NKY Communities are among those selected for more than $4.2 million in parks improvements
Recognizing the mental and physical health benefits of time spent outside, Gov. Andy Beshear today announced 41 projects that will enhance accessibility and upgrade parks and recreation spaces throughout the commonwealth. More than $4.2 million from the federally funded Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) has been allotted to communities across Kentucky for a wide […]
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Northern Kentucky House candidates: Quarterly Campaign Finance Reports
Every 90 days, the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance releases campaign financing reports. With the primary races coming up, legislative candidates raked in money from both political action committees (PACs) and individual donors. While many candidates have accepted donations from PACs, Rep. Buddy Wheatley (D-Covington) is the only incumbent candidate to receive money from PACs […]
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Judge issues temporary restraining order on Kentucky’s new abortion law
Planned Parenthood was issued a temporary restraining order against House Bill 3, the omnibus aborition bill that went into law last week in Kentucky. The temporary restraining order, which was issued in the United States District Court, Western District of Kentucky, will allow PP to temporarily continue abortion services in Kentucky. “We’re grateful for the […]
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Beshear announces process to take action on medical marijuana
Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday that he might take executive action on marijuana after the legislature failed to produce legislation to help Kentuckians access medical cannabis. “This session, like the last one and many before it, the General Assembly did not get the job done despite broad support from the public,” Beshear said. “I’m […]
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Rep. Joe Fischer’s retirement opens up District 68 House seat: Candidate Preview
For the past 24 years, Rep. Joseph Fischer (R-Ft. Thomas) has represented the 68th District. Now that he’s retiring from the House and is running for the state’s Supreme Court, the district is wide open. Fischer brought conservative values to the district, which after the latest round of redistricting, includes parts of Bellevue, California, Dayton, […]
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Beshear signs two NKY legislators’ bills into law
Gov. Andy Beshear signed two pieces of legislation sponsored by two Northern Kentucky legislators on Wednesday. House Bill 680 was sponsored by Rep. Ed Massey (R-Union) and would allow high school students to earn credits for a computer science degree passed the House on Monday. Through the virtual computer science career academy, iLEAD, middle and […]
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Beshear hosting party to kick off derby week
Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear invited Kentuckians to the Capitol on Saturday, April 30, for a festive outdoor event that kicks-off Derby Week in the commonwealth. “We’re thrilled to bring in the Derby excitement by having a celebration of community, resilience and tradition – right here at the state’s Capitol,” Beshear and […]
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Thomas Massie stumps at Covington Optimist Club
Primary election season is in full swing in Northern Kentucky. The Covington Optimist Club is having weekly events for candidates running for Northern Kentucky state-level legislative offices, as well as for the candidates running for senatorial and congressional seats in the United States. They hold the events at PeeWee’s Place in Crescent Springs. Rep. Thomas […]