Kentucky House Rep. Marianne Proctor (R-Union) announced her reelection campaign for the statehouse on Dec. 15. Proctor represents Kentucky’s 60th district, which encompasses the City of Union and parts of rural, western, and southwestern Boone County. “I was honored to officially file for re-election to continue serving the 60th District. It has been my sincere […]
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Power tug of war between Beshear, GOP legislature takes center stage at KY Supreme Court
Kentucky Supreme Court justices must once again balance power between the state’s executive and legislative branches. The high court heard oral arguments in two cases Wednesday involving separation of powers between Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear and Republican office holders — a recurring theme during the governor’s two terms in office. One case centered on a […]
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Short-term rental legislative maneuvering frustrates local leaders
Frustration over legislative maneuvering in Frankfort on the regulation of short-term rentals, often referred to as Airbnbs after one of the websites where such properties are advertised, came out at a meeting of the Kenton County Mayors Group this week. “It just exemplifies everything that’s broken,” Independence Mayor Chris Reinersman told LINK nky after the […]
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Chris McDaniel reintroduces bill to limit governor’s pardoning power
Kentucky Senator Chris McDaniel has refiled a bill to limit the governor’s ability to issue pardons, specifically prohibiting them in the 30 days before a gubernatorial election and extending until the next inauguration, in response to former Gov. Matt Bevin’s controversial pardons.
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Stay connected with your local legislators during the 2025 legislative session
The Kentucky General Assembly will begin its 30-day legislative session on Jan. 7, and Kentuckians have many ways to follow along with the action. Kentuckians can use online resources to:— See the General Assembly’s daily schedule— Tune in to live coverage of legislative meetings— Find information on their legislators— Contact lawmakers and offer feedback— Read […]
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Boone County receives nearly $100k in tobacco settlement funds
Boone County is set to receive $99,164 in tobacco settlement funds from the Kentucky Agricultural Development Fund, which will be used to provide cost-share assistance to Kentucky agricultural producers.
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Kentucky Youth Advocates: 2025 policy priorities can make state ‘the best place to be young’
Kentucky Youth Advocates is asking lawmakers to use dollars from a legal settlement reached with an e-cigarette company on nicotine use prevention, remove the certificate of need requirement for freestanding birth centers and more during the next legislative session. KYA released its policy priorities for the 2025 legislative session on Wednesday, which the organization’s executive director, Terry […]
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Kentucky voters reject Amendment 2
Amendment 2, which would allow for public money to fund private schools, was narrowly passed by the electorate, with Northern Kentucky breaking in favor of the measure and rural counties voting against it.
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Local, national experts discuss Amendment 2 at LINK nky Community Conversation
Amendment 2, which would allow state funding for non-public education, has sparked a contentious debate in Kentucky, with proponents arguing for parental choice and critics warning of potential negative consequences for public education.
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Opinion: Kentucky’s largest association for school leaders adopts resolution opposing Amendment 2
By the Kentucky Association of School Administrators The Kentucky Association of School Administrators (KASA) adopted a formal resolution opposing the proposed Constitutional Amendment 2 that will be on November ballots. The unanimous vote taken on September 13 signals an important statement from the organization, which represents more than 3,300 members representing every county and every […]