A Kentucky House committee passed four gambling bills Wednesday; those in support of the sports betting bill cited the ability to curb black-market gambling, while David Walls of the Family Foundation of Kentucky called the industry something that is “designed not to create wealth, but to simply transfer wealth primarily from the poor to the […]
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Rep. Thomas Massie files lawsuit against the CDC over airline mask mandate
Northern Kentucky U.S. Representative Thomas Massie filed a lawsuit against the CDC to end the mask mandate for those traveling on commercial airlines. Along with sixteen congressional colleagues, Massie said the lawsuit responds to President Joe Biden extending the CDC’s mask mandate to April 18. “The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention does not have […]
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The Frankfort LINK Live: Episode 8
Every week, LINK nky connects our region to its lawmakers and legislation as the 2022 Kentucky General Assembly progresses in Frankfort. Hosts Mark Payne and Michael Monks are joined in this episode by State Reps. Buddy Wheatley (D-Covington) and Adam Koening (R-Erlanger).
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Senate explores the idea of a nuclear power plant in Kentucky
As the coal industry continues to shrink, Senators in Kentucky are exploring the option of nuclear energy. Sen. Danny Carroll (R-Benton) introduced Senate Concurrent Resolution 171 in the Senate Economic Development, Tourism and Labor Committee, which, if passed, would request that the Legislative Research Commission explore the option of funding sources and research institutions that […]
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House passes bill to allow students to earn dual credits in computer science
A bill that would allow high school students to earn credits for a computer science degree passed the House on Monday. Through a virtual computer science career academy, middle and high school students can learn computer science fundamentals, which are typically unavailable in their communities. The program will allow them to earn 12 college credit […]
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Will the legislature end the COVID State of Emergency? If so, it could cut SNAP Benefits
Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Monday that he would pause COVID-19 press conferences as the state’s numbers continuously decline. “While we still have some struggles … things continue to move in the right direction, and they are continuing to move at a regular pace,” Beshear said. “That means cases, positivity rate, all declining, as well […]
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Kentucky legislation will be ‘most restrictive medical cannabis bill in the United States’
Medical marijuana has taken a crucial step in passing in Kentucky. Though the bill is barebones and won’t allow users to smoke the flower, it will provide much-needed relief for those who use cannabis for pain or sickness relief. House Bill 136 passed the Judiciary Committee on March 10 and now heads to the House […]
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Frankfort Week In Review: Medical marijuana and the senate budget
The 2022 General Assembly has only 14 days left in session until its veto period begins. This means that bills are moving through the halls of the Kentucky capitol. This week, the most notable bill that moved through the chambers was the Senate budget amendments to House Bill 1. This means $200 million for the […]
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$200 million on the table for Brent Spence Bridge Project as senate passes biennial budget
The state budget took two crucial steps toward its finale Wednesday. The Senate Appropriations and Revenue committee presented its version of the two-year biennial budget, and it moved through the Senate floor on the same day. The bill will now head back to the House for approval, but it’s likely to face additional changes via […]
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Beshear signs name, image and likeness bill into law
Gov. Andy Beshear signed into law the name, image, and likeness bill that will allow college students to cash in on their own brand. He was flanked by Kentucky’s college coaches, including John Calipari, Northern Kentucky University’s Men’s Basketball Coach Darrin Horn, and Director of Athletics, Ken Bothof. Fellow Northern Kentuckian Jeff Walz, the University […]
