The 2022 Legislative Session of the Kentucky General Assembly concluded on Thursday, April 14. This year’s road plan included funding for significant projects in Kenton County. Senate Majority Floor Leader Damon Thayer (R-Georgetown) and Senate Budget Chair Chris McDaniel (R-Ryland Heights) played instrumental roles in securing funding for these vital projects. “I’m grateful to be […]
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NKY Communities are among those selected for more than $4.2 million in parks improvements
Recognizing the mental and physical health benefits of time spent outside, Gov. Andy Beshear today announced 41 projects that will enhance accessibility and upgrade parks and recreation spaces throughout the commonwealth. More than $4.2 million from the federally funded Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) has been allotted to communities across Kentucky for a wide […]
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Northern Kentucky House candidates: Quarterly Campaign Finance Reports
Every 90 days, the Kentucky Registry of Election Finance releases campaign financing reports. With the primary races coming up, legislative candidates raked in money from both political action committees (PACs) and individual donors. While many candidates have accepted donations from PACs, Rep. Buddy Wheatley (D-Covington) is the only incumbent candidate to receive money from PACs […]
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Judge issues temporary restraining order on Kentucky’s new abortion law
Planned Parenthood was issued a temporary restraining order against House Bill 3, the omnibus aborition bill that went into law last week in Kentucky. The temporary restraining order, which was issued in the United States District Court, Western District of Kentucky, will allow PP to temporarily continue abortion services in Kentucky. “We’re grateful for the […]
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Beshear announces process to take action on medical marijuana
Gov. Andy Beshear announced on Thursday that he might take executive action on marijuana after the legislature failed to produce legislation to help Kentuckians access medical cannabis. “This session, like the last one and many before it, the General Assembly did not get the job done despite broad support from the public,” Beshear said. “I’m […]
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Beshear signs two NKY legislators’ bills into law
Gov. Andy Beshear signed two pieces of legislation sponsored by two Northern Kentucky legislators on Wednesday. House Bill 680 was sponsored by Rep. Ed Massey (R-Union) and would allow high school students to earn credits for a computer science degree passed the House on Monday. Through the virtual computer science career academy, iLEAD, middle and […]
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How NKY Companies lobbied during the 2022 General Assembly
Lobbying is a part big of the legislative process. Companies pay lobbyists money to work with legislators on bills while also pushing for legislation to pass. However, companies aren’t the only groups that lobby, with schools also spending money to get their priorities passed in the General Assembly. Here is a list of Northern Kentucky […]
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How sports betting legislation died in the Kentucky Senate
House Bill 606, the bill that would legalize sports betting, died in the Senate on the last of the Kentucky 2022 General Assembly session. On Thursday morning, Rep. Adam Koenig (R-Erlanger) attempted to maneuver to get enough votes for the bill, but it ultimately failed. The bill was given some last-minute life before the veto […]
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Cannabis research center bill passes House and Senate
A bill establishing a cannabis research center in Kentucky passed the state Senate on Thursday and will head to the House for concurrence. Rep. Kim Moser (R-Taylor Mill) is the primary sponsor of House Bill 604. Moser repeatedly said throughout the session that there needs to be more research on marijuana before she would back […]
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Gov. Beshear releases tax returns, encourages legislators to follow suit
Gov. Andy Beshear released his 2021 tax returns and 2021 Statement of Financial Disclosure. The governor released his tax returns for the sixth consecutive year and called on all other constitutional officers and legislative leaders to do the same. So far, Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman is the only other statewide elected official to release their […]