Gov. Andy Beshear visited Northern Kentucky last week to talk to the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce’s Government forum. Speaking after the forum, Beshear wouldn’t say if he would veto House Bill 1, the income tax bill set to be taken up by the Senate this week when the Kentucky legislature reconvenes in Frankfort for […]
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Gov. Andy Beshear touts Northern Kentucky’s role in commonwealth’s economic growth
In front of a room full of Northern Kentucky’s prominent business leaders and politicians, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear touted how the region has been instrumental in helping shape the commonwealth’s economic recovery in the post-COVID years. The NKY Chamber of Commerce hosted their Government Forum this week with Beshear being the keynote speaker. The purpose […]
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During visit to Covington, Biden touts $1.6 billion in federal funding for the Brent Spence Bridge project
Standing on a platform nestled underneath the Clay Wade Bailey Bridge on the banks of the Ohio River, a riverboat floating off to his side, President Joe Biden touted the $1.6 billion in federal funding for the Brent Spence Bridge Corridor Project, and the elbow grease it took to make it happen. The return of […]
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Flu-related pediatric deaths already tied with prior record
Today, Governor Andy Beshear reported six new flu-related pediatric deaths, including three within the past week. The prior record for total pediatric flu deaths ever reported in Kentucky in a single flu season has already been met this year. That prior record was during the 2019-2020 flu season where six children died of flu. According […]
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Video: Beshear talks all things NKY in end-of-year interview
Last week, Gov. Andy Beshear sat down with Politics and Government Reporter Mark Payne to talk all things Northern Kentucky. The governor, who is up for reelection in 2023, talked about what type of policy and legislation can move the region forward, charter schools, and his hopes to break ground on the Brent Spence Companion […]
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Gov. Andy Beshear files for reelection in 2023
Though he announced his intention to again run for the state’s highest office in 2021, Gov. Andy Beshear officially filed to run for reelection on Monday. First elected in 2019 after defeating Republican incumbent Matt Bevin, Beshear signed the paperwork for a second term in the Office of the Secretary of State, joined by his […]
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Beshear names four Northern Kentuckians to boards and commissions
Gov. Andy Beshear appointed four Northern Kentuckians to boards and commissions this past week. Beshear reappointed Rick Wurth as a member of the Commission on Human Rights. Wurth, of Union, is CEO of CHNK Behavioral Health and will serve a term expiring Sept. 12, 2025. Beshear has appointed Madeleine Plummer and Emily Dudley as members […]
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Local leaders weigh in on rising inflation, Kentucky’s economy
The Consumer Price Index rose 8.2 percent in September, leading to continued rising prices for American consumers and signs that inflation continues to impact the U.S. economy. The report showed a mixed bag of increases, with the cost of rent continuing to rise along with food prices. One positive for our wallets? Gas prices slightly […]
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Western Kentucky SAFE fund gets additional money for tornado damage
The West Kentucky State Aid Funding for Emergencies, or SAFE, fund is getting an additional $3.3 million. Gov. Andy Beshear announced the funding Wednesday during his weekly press conference. It will go to the City of Mayfield and Fulton County, as well as several eligible utilities, to help with strained fiscal liquidity and costs associated […]
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Beshear, legislature allot $212M in relief to Eastern Kentucky flood victims
Gov. Andy Beshear joined state lawmakers in the Capitol Rotunda last week to sign a nearly $212.7 million relief package that will provide critical help over the next six months to Eastern Kentucky communities devastated by the deadly flooding that began July 26. The Governor called a special session last week after working with legislative […]