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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Campbell County political activist, JR Roth, receives unconditional pardon from Gov. Matt Bevin
Continuing a series of final orders, former Governor Matt Bevin has commuted the sentence and granted a full pardon to a man convicted of two felony counts of trafficking a controlled substance in Campbell County court in June of 2017. John “JR” Roth was indicted in August of 2016 for possessing morphine and oxycodone with […]
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Fort Thomas Resident Appointed to Statewide Board
Governor Bevin has appointed Fort Thomas resident Philip Williamson to Kentucky’s Medical Licensure Board as one of the three consumer representatives. Williamson is an attorney with Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP , and was appointed to finish the term of William “Duncan” Crosby III, ending August 31, 2021. The Kentucky Board of Medical Licensure is […]
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Gov. Bevin Calls Special Legislative Session to Address Kentucky’s Pension Crisis
Gov. Matt Bevin announced at a press conference today in Frankfort that he is calling a special legislative session this week to address Kentucky’s looming public pension crisis. The press conference, which began before 4:00 p.m. called for legislators to begin their session tonight at 8:00 p.m. and comes four days after the Kentucky Supreme […]
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Adam Meier Named Secretary of Cabinet for Health and Family Services
Gov. Matt Bevin today announced the appointment of Adam Meier as Secretary of the Cabinet for Health and Family Services (CHFS). Meier will lead policy and operations for the state’s largest cabinet, responsible for human services and healthcare programs. Meier is a resident of Fort Thomas, Kentucky. Meier most recently served as Deputy Chief of […]
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Here’s What’s at Stake if the Governor’s Vetos Stay
With a pension reform bill signed into law by Governor Matt Bevin and subsequent veto of bills covering the state budget (HB 200), CERS phase-in (SB 362) and tax reform (HB 366), public educators are again gearing up to make their voices heard in the state Capitol as the 2018 legislative session winds down. Schools […]
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Andy Beshear Sues to Stop Pension Bill
In a move that was hinted upon after passage of the pension bill, Democratic Attorney General, Andy Beshear and unions representing teachers and police officers, have sued to block Senate Bill 151, the bill that was just signed into law by Governor Matt Bevin on Tuesday. Beshear filed a lawsuit this morning. The bill protects […]
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Gov. Bevin Requests Presidential Disaster Declaration for Campbell County
Governor Matt Bevin yesterday sent a letter to President Donald Trump, requesting a Presidential Disaster Declaration for 35 Kentucky counties that were impacted during a severe weather event beginning on Feb. 21. The weather pattern produced torrential rain that resulted in flooding, landslides and mudslides, along with intense thunderstorms that led to flash flooding and […]
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Gov. Bevin Just Vetoed The Budget and Tax Reform Bills, Here’s What’s Next
Gov. Matt Bevin made his intentions known today on the recently passed budget bill (HB 200) and tax reform bill (HB 366), when he addressed the Commonwealth in a nearly forty-minute address on his Facebook page. He plans to veto both bills. WATCH: Legislators estimated the tax bill they approved a week ago would raise […]
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Gov. Bevin Cuts Ribbon on Maxim Crane Works’
Company’s new $4.71 million headquarters consolidates operations in Northern Kentucky Gov. Matt Bevin today joined local officials and company executives from Maxim Crane Works LP, a nationwide crane rental and lifting services provider, to open a $4.71 million office that consolidates the company’s operations into Kentucky and is creating 100 full-time jobs. “Maxim Crane Works […]