Kentucky is one step closer to getting a 4%-plus tax on all alcohol and THC beverages in the state under House Bill 9, formerly House Bill 612. The bill would impose an additional 4% state regulatory license fee on gross receipts. Essentially, if passed, it would be an extra 4% fee on all alcohol sold […]
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Kentucky’s closed primaries exclude fastest-growing voter group. Should that change?
On May 19, about 1 in 10 registered Kentucky voters will not be eligible to cast a ballot in the state’s partisan primaries because they are not Republicans or Democrats. Kentucky is one of eight states in the nation that have closed primaries, or primaries that allow only registered members of the Republican and Democratic parties to cast ballots […]
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Kentucky lawmakers announce five legislative task forces for the 2025 interim session
Kentucky General Assembly leaders have announced five task forces that will meet ahead of the 2026 legislative session to discuss possible policy proposals. Some of the task forces, like the Artificial Intelligence Task Force, are a continuation of study by previous groups. Others, such as the Disaster Prevention and Resiliency Task Force, are new to […]
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Top Republicans say Kentucky lawmakers must wait to respond to new Trump policies
Top Republicans in Kentucky’s legislature are waiting to see what federal mandates come from the Trump administration before enacting policies based on them at the state level. Both House Speaker David Osborne, of Prospect, and Senate President Robert Stivers, of Manchester, told reporters this week that the General Assembly would be “reactionary” or “reactive” to […]
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Here are the new Florence city councilmembers
Voters have selected the newest members of the Florence city council. The city council consists of the mayor and six council members. Apart from the mayor, council members serve two-year terms. Joining Mayor Julie Metzger Aubuchon on the city council are incumbents Gary Winn, David Osborne, Patricia Wingo and Leslie Chambers. Newcomers include former mayor Diane […]
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Florence City Council
Florence City Council (11 candidates, vote for 6) Lesley Chambers Lesley Chambers is running for a second term on Florence City Council. Outside of city council, Chambers works as a manager and bartender at a local restaurant. She said her job and her different perspectives help the council “ connect with all different kinds of […]
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Teacher raises unlikely to be mandated in next state budget, lawmakers say
Pay raises for public school teachers and employees are unlikely to be mandated in the next two-year state budget approved by the Senate and House, Republican legislative leadership told reporters on Wednesday. House Speaker David Osborne (R-Prospect) said in a joint press conference with Senate President Robert Stivers (R-Manchester) that while he expects the budget […]
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Moser appointed to task force aimed at improving health outcomes for Kentuckians
Taylor Mill’s Rep. Kim Moser, a Republican, will serve on the Kentucky General Assembly’s Health and Human Services Delivery Task Force, according to an announcement from the office of House Speaker David Osborne. The task force will meet during the interim legislative session, which is held during the summer and outside of a regular legislative […]
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Maddox to focus on school safety issues as part of state task force
Rep. Savannah Maddox (R-Dry Ridge) will serve on the Kentucky General Assembly’s School and Campus Safety Task Force, according to an announcement from the office of House Speaker David Osborne. The task force will meet during the interim legislative session, which is held during the summer and outside of a regular legislative session. During the […]
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Moser continues as health committee chair
Representative Kim Moser (R-Taylor Mill) will serve another term as Chair of the Kentucky House’s Health Committee, House Speaker David Osborne announced recently. Moser previously chaired the Health and Family Services Committee, but it was split into two separate committees. “It is an honor to be able to continue to lead the House Committee on […]