Governor Andy Beshear announced the appointment of four Northern Kentuckians to state boards and commissions in recent days. State Rep. Adam Koenig (R-Erlanger) was appointed to the Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council, replacing Senator Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown). Koenig will serve through August 1, 2024. Joshua Lillard, of Hebron, was appointed to the Fish and Wildlife […]
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Op-Ed: Ban Conversion Therapy in Kentucky
The following op-ed is written by State Rep. Kim Banta (R-Ft. Mitchell). Kentuckians are navigating unusual and trying times. We have all faced our share of obstacles during this crisis. Our shared obstacles and the way our communities have stood up to face adversity has shown why I firmly believe we are strong and have […]
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Beshear, Wife Tested for COVID-19 After Feeling Ill; 562 New Cases in Ky.
562 additional COVID-19 cases were confirmed in Kentucky on Tuesday, including 57 in Northern Kentucky. An 86-year old Grant County man was among the eight deaths announced by Governor Andy Beshear in his daily update. Kentucky has seen a total of 35,793 confirmed positive cases since the coronavirus pandemic began, and 783 deaths. Beshear and […]
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Op-Ed: Reopening Kentucky Schools? Local Superintendents Should Decide
The following op-ed is written by State Senators Wise, Stivers, Givens, Thayer, Adams, and Wilson, all Republicans. We, members of the Kentucky State Senate Majority, have heard a myriad of disappointment, anger, confusion, and frustration from our constituents regarding Governor Andy Beshear’s ‘recommendation’ that all schools open virtually in the fall of 2020. From parents […]
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Op-Ed: Three Crises Require Swift Action in Ky. During Pandemic
The following op-ed is written by Kentucky Chamber President and CEO Ashli Watts As we continue to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, the road to Kentucky’s economic recovery will no doubt be longer than we would prefer, but the length of the journey will ultimately be decided by how we address three key issues: unemployment insurance, […]
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Face Mask Mandate Extended in Ky.; Another NKY COVID Death Reported
Governor Andy Beshear extended his mask mandate across Kentucky for another thirty days. The governor issued the original order in early July in response to a spike in COVID-19 cases. On Thursday, Beshear said that the facial coverings are part of the reason that cases appear to be going down again. “By now, we all […]
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Banta Pre-Files Breast Cancer Legislation
New legislation proposed by State Rep. Kim Banta (R-Ft. Mitchell) aims to make breast cancer treatment more affordable and accessible. Banta pre-filed a bill to remove financial restraints from accessing care, a news release said. The legislation would mandate that the Department for Medicaid Services exempt individuals who have been diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer […]
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COVID-19: 778 New Cases in Ky.; State’s Total Tops 30,000
778 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Kentucky were announced on Friday by Governor Andy Beshear. That brings the state’s total to 30,151 cases since the coronavirus pandemic began. “The health and the lives of people around you, our economy and how fast we can build it back, and our ability to get our kids […]
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Newport Student Sees Legislature Up Close as Graduate Fellow
A Newport student currently attending the University of Louisville has gained a front-row seat to legislative action at the Kentucky State Capitol through her participation in a graduate fellowship. Molly Connor, who is pursuing a master’s in public administration, began work this summer in the Legislative Research Commission (LRC) Graduate Fellows Program. The program gives […]
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Ky. Senate Leader Working on Bill Related to No-Knock Warrants
After a statewide outcry over the use of no-knock warrants in Kentucky following the shooting death of Breonna Taylor in Louisville at the hands of police there, Senate President Robert Stivers (R-Manchester) says he’s working on a bill to regulate the use of such warrants. “This would not allow a no-knock warrant to be a standalone […]
