From the Legislative Research Commission A measure moving through the Kentucky Senate aims to rein in porch pirates, a nickname for people who steal packages off front porches. Sponsored by Sen. David Yates (D-Louisville), Senate Bill 23 would make it a class D felony to steal or destroy packages from common carriers and delivery services […]
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Posted inEducation, Frankfort
NKU Leaders Make Pitch in Frankfort For Piece of HB1
Written by Mark Payne, LINK nky politics and government reporter A contingent of leaders from Northern Kentucky University presented to the House Review Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education on Jan. 27. All universities are currently taking turns presenting, with the University of Louisville also presenting on the 27th and the University of Kentucky presenting last week. […]
Posted inBusiness, Openings & Closings, Politics
Vertical Farming Operation Wins Incentives for $74 Million Investment, 125 Jobs in Boone Co.
A vertical farming facility was awarded state tax incentives this week as part of a $74 million investment expected to create 125 jobs in Boone County. 80 Acres Farms will locate into an existing 200,000-sq. ft. building on more than 22 acres. The facility will be converted into a vertical farming operation to serve the […]
Posted inFrankfort, Politics, State
State Democratic Leader Won’t Run Again in New District
Written by Mark Payne, LINK nky politics and government reporter Kentucky House Democratic Caucus Leader Joni Jenkins announced that she is withdrawing as a candidate from the 44th district. “I have loved representing my beautifully diverse district for many years and will be forever grateful that the voters gave me the chance to serve them,” […]
Posted inCounty, Elections, Frankfort, Politics, State
Here’s who has filed for Northern Kentucky judicial races
Written by Mark Payne, LINK nky politics and government reporter After Tuesday’s candidate filing deadline, the local and legislative races came into view. There will also be competitive judicial races for Northern Kentucky voters to consider. In the Supreme Court – District 6 race, incumbent Justice Michelle Keller will face Joe Fischer, who currently serves […]
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Kelly Jones Joins Race for 68th Kentucky House District
Democrat Kelly Jones is running for Kentucky House District 68. by Robin Gee Fort Thomas resident Kelly Jones has joined the race for the 68th Kentucky House District. She is the only Democrat in a field that includes three Republicans vying for the seat vacated by Joe Fischer — Mike Clines, Mirna Daniels Eads and […]
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Here’s Who Has Filed for Election in Boone County
Written by Haley Parnell, LINK nky reporter Tuesday afternoon marked the filing deadline for candidates seeking legislative, county, and some local offices. Here are the candidates running in Boone County: Florence Mayor Duane FroelicherJulie Metzger Aubuchon Florence City Council (6 Seats) Jonathan TrimbleMel CarrollDavid OsborneGary WynnJenna KemperLesley ChambersJ. Kelly HuffBrian Scott KinrossA. Page Tubesing-BeetemPatricia WingoAaron […]
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Here Are the Candidates Up for Election in Kenton County
Written by Kenton Hornbeck, LINK nky reporter Time has expired on registering for county-wide elections in Kenton County. The filing deadline was 4:00 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 25. Primary Elections will be held on Tuesday, May 17. Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 8. In Kentucky, Election Day is a federal holiday. County Attorney Stacy Tapke, […]
Posted inFrankfort, Infrastructure, Politics
Beshear Presents Nearly $19.5 Million for NKY Infrastructure Projects
Governor Andy Beshear made multiple stops in Northern Kentucky, awarding more than $19.4 million for water infrastructure projects in Boone, Campbell, and Kenton counties. He was originally slated to visit all three counties, but travel delays resulted in the governor combining the Campbell and Kenton announcements in Newport before moving on to Boone Co. The […]
Posted inElections, Frankfort, News
Here are the Candidates in NKY Legislative Races
Written by Mark Payne, LINK nky politics and government reporter This year’s candidate filing deadline in Frankfort came and went without any last-minute filers. Usually, there is a significant line to file in the capital, but with the deadline being pushed back to Jan. 25 this year, it lessened the impact on deadline day. There […]
