HEBRON – Gov. Andy Beshear visited Hebron to help Summit Packaging Solutions cut the ribbon on its new 276,000-square-foot facility on Tuesday. Summit Packaging celebrated the opening of its new distribution center, which will serve clients like Proctor & Gamble, L’Oreal, Marc Jacobs, and others. Summit has assembly operations in Georgia, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, […]
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Beshear says FEMA is processing claims for EKY flood victims
Gov. Andy Beshear said the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is rising to the challenge for Kentuckians recovering from the floods that struck the eastern side of the state in July. In a news conference on Monday, Beshear said FEMA is working to process claims for flood victims in Disaster Recovery Centers (DRC) set […]
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Boone County manufacturer expanding operations with $8.4M investment
Skilcraft LLC is continuing its expansion in Boone County with an $8.4 million investment in Hebron. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear highlighted Skilcraft’s momentum Wednesday when he announced an investment that will bring 14 new jobs to Boone County. This will bring the company’s statewide employee count to 126. Skilcraft is a precision sheet metal manufacturer […]
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Parts manufacturer breaks ground on Boone County facility
Parts manufacturer Flottweg Separation Technology Inc. broke ground on a $1.75 million warehouse in Boone County Tuesday, and Gov. Andy Beshear was on hand for the celebration.
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Governor opens $1.8M in grants for sexual assault survivors
Applications for $1.8 million in grant funding to fight sexual assault and domestic violence are now open.Â
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What can NKY learn from Ohio charter schools?
Northern Kentucky as the likely spot for a pilot program, education leaders are no longer talking about the demand for charters but the possible pitfalls of having one and how to overcome them.
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Boone County to receive funds for high-speed internet at unserved homes
Boone County Fiscal Court received a state grant for $808,832 to support expansion of reliable and affordable high-speed internet access. The overall project cost is $4,880,432, including the required matching funds. This investment will expand access to high-speed internet to 2,130 currently unserved households and businesses in Boone County, a news release said. Governor Andy […]
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Trump throws weight behind Daniel Cameron in gubernatorial race
Former President Donald Trump threw his proverbial weight behind Attorney General Daniel Cameron by endorsing the Republican gubernatorial candidate 11 months before the primary election in May of 2023. “A young star is born before our very eyes, his name is Daniel Cameron,” wrote Trump in a statement. “The Attorney General of the Great Commonwealth […]
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Attorney general files lawsuit against Beshear over implementation of abortion bill
Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron filed a lawsuit against Gov. Andy Beshear’s administration over the implementation of House Bill 3, the omnibus abortion bill that passed in the 2022 General Assembly session. “Gov. Beshear has a duty to faithfully execute the law, but he has failed to implement important provisions of House Bill 3,” Cameron […]
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AG Commissioner Ryan Quarles officially launches governor bid
Agriculture Commissioner Ryan Quarles officially launched his campaign for governor Wednesday in Georgetown near his family farm after making the announcement in May. Quarles said Wednesday he would run a “people first” campaign. He also attacked Gov. Andy Beshear’s record and decision-making during the COVID-19 Pandemic. “Folks, just because we live through a once in […]