Seven state employees and one office employee received Governor’s Ambassador Awards at the Kentucky Capitol on Wednesday. “Today’s winners have supported tornado survivors, helped disabled Kentuckians get their independence back, shared the stories of Kentucky’s veterans who sacrificed for our freedom, served as health care heroes and so much more,” said Gov. Andy Beshear, whose […]
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The Frankfort LINK: Daniel Cameron’s first NKY campaign stop as GOP nominee
At his first general election campaign event in Northern Kentucky as the GOP gubernatorial nominee, Attorney General Daniel Cameron ran through a list of campaign talking points similar to what he provided on the primary campaign trail. Cameron talked about his fight against the opioid scourge in the Commonwealth, his battle against Gov. Andy Beshear […]
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Daniel Cameron stops in Boone County on campaign trail
At his first general election campaign event in Northern Kentucky as the GOP gubernatorial nominee, Daniel Cameron ran through a list of campaign talking points similar to what he provided on the primary campaign trail. Cameron talked about his fight as attorney general against the opioid scourge in the Commonwealth, his battle against Gov. Andy […]
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GOP gubernatorial candidate to appear in NKY Friday
Republican gubernatorial nominee Daniel Cameron will appear in Northern Kentucky this week for his first visit since winning the nomination in the May primary. Cameron, the state’s attorney general, will appear at the Boone County Courthouse Friday at 10 a.m. for a meet and greet. Cameron won the nomination after defeating 11 other candidates — […]
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Kentucky’s overall credit rating upgraded
A “big-three” credit rating agency upgraded the commonwealth of Kentucky’s state-level credit rating from AA- to AA — the state’s first ratings bump in 13 years. New York City-based Fitch Ratings started rating Kentucky in 2014. In a notice to investors released on the 11th, Fitch noted that the state has made material improvements to […]
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Silicon Valley satellite navigation company to open new office in Fort Wright
San Jose-based satellite navigation receiver manufacturer JAVAD GNSS announced they are opening an office in Fort Wright. The facility will focus on research, development and engineering design for satellite navigation receivers. It will serve as a creative center for engineers in firmware development and electronic design. The expansion is expected to create 20 new engineering […]
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The Frankfort LINK: AG Cameron talks certificate of need, McConnell connection in NKY
Attorney General Daniel Cameron appeared in Northern Kentucky Thursday for a Meet and Greet to appeal to Republican voters about why he should win the nomination and face Democratic incumbent Andy Beshear in the general election. Cameron ran through numerous campaign talking points, such as his fight as attorney general against the opioid and fentanyl […]
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Beshear raises $6.6 million; Craft gives campaign $7 million personal loan
Republican gubernatorial nominee Kelly Craft raised over $7.2 million for her election campaign, with $7 million coming from personal loans, and Gov. Andy Beshear reported raising $6.6 million. Gubernatorial candidates filed their 30-day pre-primary reports on Tuesday, with Craft and Beshear showing their financial advantages over other candidates in the race. Governor Andy Beshear raised […]
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Beshear, Lt. Gov. Coleman release tax returns
Gov. Andy Beshear released his tax returns on Monday, showing he made nearly $194,000 from his salary and stock dividends in 2022. Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman also released hers, which reveals a total income of roughly $192,000. Beshear, who is facing reelection in 2023, also called on other constitutional officers and those in elected office […]
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Protestors arrested as legislature overrides veto to ban gender-affirming care
The Senate and House quickly took up the override of the veto of Senate Bill 150 on its first day back after the 10-day veto period. Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed SB 150 — the bill to ban gender-affirming care — last Friday. The bill bans puberty blockers, gender-affirming surgery or hormones. It would also prohibit […]
