The average price of a gallon of regular gasoline in Boone, Kenton and Campbell County is $4.33, according to the AAA Gas Price index. Northern Kentuckians are paying more than they ever have for gasoline and diesel. Fuel prices in the region have reached record highs, economically straining the general public in ways that haven’t […]
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Three Northern Kentuckians named to statewide boards
Gov. Andy Beshear named three Northern Kentuckians to statewide boards on Friday. Beshear reappointed Randy Poe to the Kentucky Board of Education. Poe is the executive director of the Northern Kentucky Education Council and will serve a term that expires April 14, 2026. Poe has been on the board for the last year and a […]
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Kentucky Dems file ethics complaint against Daniel Cameron
The Kentucky Democratic party filed an ethics complaint against Attorney General Daniel Cameron after he announced his run for governor yesterday. The complaint alleges that Cameron violated ethics rules by investigating Gov. Andy Beshear, who is now a political opponent. “While Andy Beshear utilized the attorney general’s office to protect Kentuckians, to fight the opioid […]
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$1.75 million warehouse facility, high-wage jobs coming to Boone County
As Kentucky rebounds economically from the COVID-19 pandemic, Boone County is now a beneficiary of the Commonwealth’s continued efforts to invest in Northern Kentucky. On May 9, Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear congratulated Flottweg Separation Technology Inc., a manufacturer of centrifuges and other liquid-solid separation equipment, which will commit $1.75 million to create a new warehouse […]
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Future Covington Life Sciences lab has been a year in the making
Earlier this year, the state of Kentucky allocated $15 million for a 10,000 square foot life sciences lab in Covington. The discussion that inspired the line item in Kentucky’s recently approved biennial budget began over a year ago. Covington leaders, scientists, medical researchers, and technical experts gathered together to discuss future opportunities. The group included […]
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Federal grant process opens for Brent Spence Bridge funding
The federal grant process to apply for funding for the Brent Spence Bridge Companion bridge is now open. The Kentucky legislature provided funding for the grant. Now, the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce is seeking letters of support for the project from chamber board members and board of advisor members. Once collected, the letters will […]
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Beshear touts growth of Kentucky’s bourbon industry with distillery expansion
Today, Gov. Andy Beshear announced further momentum in the state’s bourbon and spirits industry with the expansion of Casey Jones Distillery in Christian County, a $1.9 million investment that will create 15 full-time jobs for local residents. “Kentucky’s bourbon and spirits industry is currently in a period of incredible growth and expansion,” said Gov. Beshear. […]
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Beshear hosting party to kick off derby week
Gov. Andy Beshear and First Lady Britainy Beshear invited Kentuckians to the Capitol on Saturday, April 30, for a festive outdoor event that kicks-off Derby Week in the commonwealth. “We’re thrilled to bring in the Derby excitement by having a celebration of community, resilience and tradition – right here at the state’s Capitol,” Beshear and […]
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Ethos Lab to invest over $2 million in Campbell County expansion
Gov. Andy Beshear announced today that Ethos Laboratories, which provides laboratory testing services for the health care industry, will expand its presence in Campbell County with a more than $2.2 million investment. In response to the pandemic, the company pivoted in 2020 to provide COVID-19 PCR testing for schools and higher education institutions, long-term care […]
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Gov. Beshear releases tax returns, encourages legislators to follow suit
Gov. Andy Beshear released his 2021 tax returns and 2021 Statement of Financial Disclosure. The governor released his tax returns for the sixth consecutive year and called on all other constitutional officers and legislative leaders to do the same. So far, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman is the only other statewide elected official to release their […]