Outgoing Republican Senate Floor Leader Damon Thayer said that when he moved to Kentucky more than three decades ago, he “never would have dreamt” he would be elected to the seat, nor serve as his party’s floor leader for 12 years. However, now is the right time to move forward with ot her pursuits, Thayer […]
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What is ‘citizenship requirement’ amendment?
Titled the Citizenship Requirement for Voting Amendment, or Kentucky Constitutional Amendment 1, the state’s Constitution would be changed to say that only U.S. citizens could vote in elections in the state, according to Ballotpedia. This also includes elections for school trustees and local school board elections. Noncitizens already are not allowed to vote or register […]
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Profile: Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer
Each week, LINK nky is publishing a profile of one of our local legislators so that Northern Kentuckians can get to know the people representing them at the state level. This year is Sen. Damon Thayer’s twelfth as Senate Majority Floor Leader in the Kentucky General Assembly. It’s a position that gives the longtime senator […]
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Sen. Damon Thayer will not seek reelection in 2024
Kentucky Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer announced Wednesday that he will not seek reelection in 2024. In a statement released to LINK nky by the Senate Majority Caucus, Thayer said he made the decision not to seek reelection “After conversations with my adult children, close friends and colleagues.” “I have concluded this is the […]
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Advocates plea for continuation of new Medicaid benefits: ‘Something has to be done’
At their August meeting, members of the state legislature’s Administrative Regulation Review Subcommittee heard testimony from healthcare advocates, providers and Medicaid recipients seeking approval for new Medicaid benefits made available this year. In a renewal of Medicaid benefits for 2023, the federal government offered the option to add or enhance dental, vision and hearing benefits […]
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NKY Senators weigh in on meaning of Memorial Day
Today is Memorial Day, a day to honor veterans across our country, and Northern Kentucky leaders have weighed in with their thoughts on the day’s meaning. These statements about Memorial Day are submitted from staff of the Senate Communications and are from the legislators. Sen. John Schickel (R-Union) The arrival of Memorial Day has come […]
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NKY Chamber hosts 2023 Legislative recap: ‘It was truly one of the most exciting votes I’ve ever been a part of’
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce hosted the 2023 Legislative Recap Tuesday morning, with a panel made up of local legislators. Sen. Chris McDaniel (R-Covington), Rep. Kim Moser (R-Taylor Mill) and Sen. Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown) were among the panel moderated by Tami Wilson, vice president of public affairs at the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce. […]
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Medical marijuana proposal gains momentum in Kentucky
Written by Associated Press reporter Bruce Schreiner Supporters of legalizing medical marijuana in Kentucky achieved a breakthrough Tuesday when their bill cleared a Senate committee with support from a key Republican leader after years of running into a roadblock. Medical cannabis supporters broke into applause when Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer voted for the […]
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Overpass bridge named to honor Clyde and Mary Middleton
On Monday, July 25, people from all over Northern Kentucky and beyond poured into the room at the Fort Mitchell City Building to honor and celebrate the lives of Clyde and Mary Middleton. The couple’s names will appear on the overpass bridge on Dixie Highway over I-75 in Fort Mitchell. The Middletons are well-known as […]
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Rep. Koenig’s House Bill 607 on pari-mutuel betting easily passes in Senate
House Bill 607, co-sponsored by Rep. Adam Koenig of Erlanger, has officially passed the Kentucky Senate with a final vote of 33-1. There was one abstention. The bill will now return to the House of Representatives to concur on changes made in the Senate before being sent off to the desk of Gov. Andy Beshear. […]