Fort Mitchell declined to request an extension of Gov. Andy Beshear’s 10‑cent gas tax reduction on Monday, citing concerns about further reductions in state road aid revenues. In response to Beshear’s May 5 executive order lowering Kentucky’s gas tax by 10 cents per gallon to provide short‑term relief from rising fuel costs, cities across the […]
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More NKY cities move to preserve savings at the pump: Here’s where
Drivers in at least four Northern Kentucky communities could continue seeing slightly lower prices at the pump through the end of June after local officials opted into an extension of Gov. Andy Beshear’s temporary 10-cent wholesale gas tax break. Gov. Andy Beshear’s executive order, first issued May 5 to address rising fuel costs, cut Kentucky’s […]
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Alexandria, Covington among KY cities to get gas tax freeze extension
An executive order from Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear that reduced the state’s gas tax by 10 cents is set to expire on Wednesday throughout the commonwealth but two Northern Kentucky communities are getting an extension. As of this posting, Alexandria and Covington are the only Northern Kentucky cities set to get an extension that will […]
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Gov. freezes gas tax, enacts other measures amid rising fuel costs
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear signed an emergency order Tuesday to reduce the state gas tax by 10 cents per gallon, a move that could take effect as early as May 11. The average price of a gallon of gas in Kentucky is currently $4.28, up from $2.85 a year ago, according to the governor’s office. […]
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Beshear files emergency regulation to freeze state gas tax
Gov. Andy Beshear filed an emergency regulation Thursday to freeze the state gas tax and prevent a 2-cent increase per gallon that would have taken effect July 1. “Kentuckians cannot afford to pay more, and I am committed to doing everything I can to help keep more dollars in people’s pockets,” Beshear said. “This law […]
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Gas Prices Will Likely Drop in Northern Kentucky, Here’s Why
The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday approved Kentucky’s revision to the State Implementation Plan to eliminate reformulated gasoline (RFG) requirements for Boone, Campbell and Kenton Counties in Northern Kentucky. Northern Kentucky business leaders from the Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce (NKY Chamber), Kentucky Petroleum Marketers Association (KPMA), and state and local officials led by State […]
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Public Hearing for Special Street Tax on Residents
The scene last night at the public hearing for the “Special Street Repair Tax Assessment.” FTM file. Each year a public hearing is set for residents to give feedback to Fort Thomas City Officials on their special assessment tax on residents for street repair. Back in February, the Public Works Committee adopted the repair plan […]
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Random Notes on Independence Weekend
1. I read a recent comment on the Kentucky gasoline tax that you may find interesting. I haven’t heard anything reported locally but apparently Friday was the first day for a 2 cent increase in gas taxes for Kentucky motorists. 2. Two weeks ago I read a release on the Kroger Company earnings call and […]
