Attorney General Daniel Cameron appeared in Northern Kentucky Thursday evening for a Meet and Greet to appeal to Republican voters about why he should win the nomination and face Democratic incumbent Andy Beshear in November’s general election. Cameron ran through numerous campaign talking points, such as his fight as attorney general against the opioid and […]
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Beshear raises $6.6 million; Craft gives campaign $7 million personal loan
Republican gubernatorial nominee Kelly Craft raised over $7.2 million for her election campaign, with $7 million coming from personal loans, and Gov. Andy Beshear reported raising $6.6 million. Gubernatorial candidates filed their 30-day pre-primary reports on Tuesday, with Craft and Beshear showing their financial advantages over other candidates in the race. Governor Andy Beshear raised […]
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NKY organizations get more than $3.8 million in funding
Several Northern Kentucky organizations were presented with more than $3.8 million for transportation projects and local nonprofit organizations in Boone County Tuesday at the Northern Kentucky Area Development District. New Day Ranch received just over $66,000 and will use the money to help further their organization’s mission to use horses to help individuals navigate life […]
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Beshear, Lt. Gov. Coleman release tax returns
Gov. Andy Beshear released his tax returns on Monday, showing he made nearly $194,000 from his salary and stock dividends in 2022. Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman also released hers, which reveals a total income of roughly $192,000. Beshear, who is facing reelection in 2023, also called on other constitutional officers and those in elected office […]
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Kelly Craft campaigns with former UK swimmer Riley Gaines on ‘anti-trans’ message
Republican gubernatorial candidate Kelly Craft campaigned in Newport Monday morning, just five weeks before the May 16 primary and as the state grapples with a culture conflict due to recently passed legislation banning gender-affirming care for children. The conflict is something that some are saying is explicitly used for political gain in a gubernatorial election […]
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Kentucky becomes Second Amendment sanctuary
A bill that makes Kentucky a Second Amendment Sanctuary became law after Secretary of State Michael Adams said he received the bill Tuesday morning without the governor’s signature. In Kentucky, if the governor fails to sign or veto a bill, it automatically becomes a law. Filed by Rep. Josh Bray (R-Mount Vernon), House Bill 153 […]
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The Frankfort LINK: NKU political professor provides analysis on 2023 legislative session
On Wednesday, March 29, the legislature convenes for the last two days of the 2023 legislatures session. They adjourned on March 16 for the 10 day veto period, where the governor vetoed multiple bills, including the controversial Senate Bill 150, which will ban gender-affirming care for children. The legislature will spend its last two days […]
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Flags at half-staff for Nashville shooting victims
In accordance with a proclamation from the White House, Gov. Andy Beshear has directed that flags at all state office buildings be lowered to half-staff until sunset on Friday, March 31, 2023, in honor and remembrance of the victims of the acts of violence perpetrated on March 27 in Nashville, Tennessee. Gov. Beshear encourages individuals, […]
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Beshear expresses concern over ‘shell’ bills in Kentucky legislature
Standing outside his office in the Kentucky statehouse Wednesday, Gov. Andy Beshear expressed concern over what he sees as the legislature passing “shell” bills without much oversight or time for review. A shell bill is when a legislator presents a bill with minimal language, but when presenting to a committee, they will present a committee […]
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Highland Heights City Council votes to remove councilmember arrested on drug charges
Highland Heights City Council voted Tuesday to charge councilmember Edward Fessler with misconduct after he was arrested for admitting to drug possession and trafficking charges in February. This could ultimately lead to his removal from the council. Fessler’s seat has stayed empty for the last two council meetings, though the councilmember has not resigned. New city […]