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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New 4th Street Bridge project details shared with NKY business leaders
Kentucky state representatives and a Kentucky Transportation Cabinet (KYTC) official were on hand at the Grand Banquet Hall in Covington on Thursday to talk to Northern Kentucky business leaders about the progress of the 4th Street Bridge project, and unveil some new details. Those details included tentative timelines, the new design process and the estimated […]
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Wheatley plans to file collective bargaining legislation
Rep. Buddy Wheatley (D-Covington) plans to file legislation this week that, if passed, would allow collective bargaining for all state employees. “We will give them further voice and value to their work when we give them collective bargaining in the workplace,” Wheatley said. Kentucky is just one of a handful of states that doesn’t have […]
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Rep. Roberts and Rep. Wheatley Send Request to Gov. Beshear for NKY Unemployment Office
Rep. Roberts and Rep. Wheatley send Gov. Beshear a request for an unemployment office in NKY. (Img: Lisa Cooper, NKADD, Representative Buddy Wheatley, Erin Bates, Brighton Center, Representative Rachel Roberts, Tara Johnson Noem, NKADD) Representative Rachel Roberts (D-Newport) and Representative Buddy Wheatley (D-Covington) have requested a temporary, or even possibly permanent unemployment office in Northern […]