Rep. Buddy Wheatley (D-Covington) plans to file legislation this week that, if passed, would allow collective bargaining for all state employees. “We will give them further voice and value to their work when we give them collective bargaining in the workplace,” Wheatley said. Kentucky is just one of a handful of states that doesn’t have […]
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Beshear: COVID positivity rate falls below 13 percent
Gov. Andy Beshear held a press conference on Feb. 21 to update the Commonwealth on COVID-19 in Kentucky. Today, there are the fewest cases since December at 969. “The top line on COVID is, cases continue to fall at a good rate,” Beshear said. “Our positivity rate continues to fall. Hospitalizations, ICU numbers, and ventilator […]
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Frankfort Week in Review: The Governor pulls a fast one on the legislature. Will they strike back?
Amid the ever-increasing intensity of the General Assembly, as lawmakers file bills ahead of the deadline, the big news at the capitol this week was Gov. Andy Beshear’s executive order that would freeze vehicle tax rates for the next two years. The vehicle tax is a hot item as constituents were furious over their tax […]
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Latest poll data for Republican primary 4th Congressional District: Thomas Massie vs. George Foking Washington
Thomas Massie released primary poll information Friday morning that shows he has a commanding lead heading up to the May 17 Republican primary. His closest competitor? George Foking Washington. Public Opinion Strategies conducted the poll on behalf of Massie. The statewide poll surveyed 300 Republican primary voters in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District. The results show […]
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NKY Rep. Rachel Roberts: If Kentucky doesn’t legalize cannabis, ‘we are leaving money on the table’
Representative Rachel Roberts (D-Newport) filed comprehensive marijuana legislation on Thursday. Flanked by Democratic Louisville Senators Morgan McGarvey and David Yates, Roberts announced the bill ahead of the House session. “Today, we are here to announce our L.E.T.T.’s Grow Cannabis Legislation,” Roberts said. The acronym stands for legalize sales, expunge low-level possession crimes, treat those who […]
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The Frankfort LINK Live – Episode 5
In this episode of The Frankfort LINK Live, Michael Monks and Mark Payne are joined by local author Rick Robinson, Sen. Will Schroeder, and Rep. Sal Santoro.
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Bill plans to expand healthcare coverage and address worker shortage
Northern Kentucky Representative Kim Moser (R-Taylor Mill) held a press conference Thursday to address the healthcare worker shortage in Kentucky and increase access to healthcare in Kentucky. Moser, who chairs the House Health and Family Services Committee, plans to file legislation that will address both issues in Kentucky. She noted that it’s on her committee […]
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Under potential new bill, distilleries could sell private barrel selections directly to customers
A bill filed Monday would legalize private barrel selections at distilleries. The bill aims to boost bourbon tourism and bring in repeat visitors. “Bourbon is more than a cultural icon. It is a proven economic powerhouse for our Commonwealth,” said House Majority Whip Chad McCoy, who filed the bill. “Even in the midst of a […]
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Beshear announces vehicle sales and sales tax cuts to combat inflation
Gov. Andy Beshear signed an executive order Wednesday that halted vehicle tax increases for the next two years. He also announced a plan to introduce legislation that would cut the sales tax in Kentucky from six to five percent. Both measures were announced as part of a plan to help Kentuckians with record-high inflation. “We […]
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Transgender sports bill passes house education committee
The House Education Committee approved a bill Tuesday that will prevent girls who are transgender from participating on girls’ sports teams. The big difference between House Bill 23 and the Senate bill passed last week is that HB23 will focus on high school athletes. Rep. Ryan Dotson (R- Winchester) introduced the change in the bill, […]