From the Legislative Research Commission Kentuckians may soon get a break on their motor vehicle taxes. The House Appropriations and Revenue approved House Bill 6 on Tuesday. The bill would require that property valuation administrators tax vehicle owners the same as they did 2021. “House Bill 6 follows concerns from my constituents regarding a letter […]
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Beshear: ‘There Is Still a Whole Lot of Virus Out There’
Written by Mark Payne, LINK nky politics and government reporter COVID-19 cases are falling in Kentucky as the Omicron surge seems to be subsiding, but cases are still high. “This is still the fifth highest week in our entire COVID experience,” Beshear said. “So while we are moving in the right direction, there is still […]
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Boone County GOP Survey Delves Into Controversial Topics
Written by Mark Payne, LINK nky politics and government reporter The Boone County Republican Party is circulating a survey to its primary candidates ahead of the May 17 primaries. While some questions focus on political positioning and strategy, some focus on controversial topics. “The questions for this survey were compiled from a list submitted by […]
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Connect Directly With Leaders at ‘Day in Frankfort’
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce will host its annual “ Day in Frankfort ” on March 2. The Day In Frankfort will allow attendees to talk directly with the House’s and Senate’s leadership and from the Northern Kentucky Caucus. The discussion will focus on business growth and economic development in Northern Kentucky. In addition […]
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Frankfort Week In Review: Ice Cancels Friday Session
Written by Mark Payne, politics and government reporter It was a short week in Frankfort, as the General Assembly convened early on Thursday and canceled the session on Friday due to the weather. The House and Senate will now gavel in for the 23rd day of the 60-day session at 4 p.m. on Monday. The […]
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Bill Proposes Banishing Gun-Free Zones in Kentucky
Written by Mark Payne, LINK nky politics and government reporter In September of 2021, three students were shot at a bus stop in Louisville, Kentucky, including a 16-year-old boy who died from his injuries. “This horrific shooting further underscores the devastation that our gun violence crisis is having on Kentucky students,” said Emma Vonder Haar, […]
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Beshear Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm
Written by Mark Payne, LINK nky politics and government reporter Gov. Andy Beshear declared a state of emergency ahead of Thursday and Friday’s winter storm that is expected to impact most of the state. “Beginning tomorrow morning, Kentucky is going to experience what we believe a severe weather event that is going to be dangerous […]
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NKU Program Places Fellows at Statehouse for Real-World Experience
Written by Mark Payne, LINK nky politics and government reporter Northern Kentucky University student Jamie Collins starts every Tuesday and Thursday morning the same way. She’s up at about 5:30 a.m.; she gets herself ready, drops her kids off at school, and hits the road to Frankfort. It takes just a little over an hour’s […]
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Senate Bill Would Require Grief Training for Coroners
Kentucky Sen. Ralph Alvardo sponsored Senate Bill 66, also known as Nathan’s Law, which requires grief process training for coroners. A caring attitude following a tragic death can’t be mandated, but Senate Bill 66 would be a step in the right direction, the bill’s sponsor told fellow lawmakers Monday from the Senate floor. “I realize […]
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How is Ballot Positioning Chosen in Kentucky? A Bourbon Barrel and Wooden Blocks
Story by Mark Payne, LINK nky government and politics reporter On a small round table, with square wooden blocks with round numbers representing 1 through 27, and a replica bourbon barrel, the ballot positions for Kentucky’s primary elections were determined on Monday in the secretary of state’s office. Due to the candidate filing deadline being […]