Covington leaders met with Congressman James Comer Tuesday, where the Kentucky District 1 representative complimented Northern Kentucky’s regional approach to infrastructure, transportation, housing and other initiatives. Tornado sirens blared during the meeting, but since city leaders only had a limited time with Comer, they made sure to stay in a safe part of the building, […]
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After speculation, Republican Stivers says he will not run for governor in 2027
Kentucky Senate President Robert Stivers said he will not launch a 2027 bid for governor. In a Monday morning statement, the Manchester Republican said he was “deeply grateful for the encouragement and confidence so many Kentuckians have shown by asking me to consider running for governor in 2027.” “After thoughtful discussions with my family, friends […]
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Kentucky Republicans at the center of duel over releasing Epstein files
Two Kentucky Republicans are playing conflicting roles in a drama that threatens to divide President Donald Trump’s political base. U.S. Reps. Thomas Massie and James Comer are central players in the controversy over releasing investigative files in the case of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Massie, who had already gained Trump’s ire, is leading a […]
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Coleman vs. Comer? 2 politicos fuel speculation for 2027 governor’s race in West Kentucky
Most spectators had their eyes on candidates in Kentucky’s upcoming GOP U.S. Senate primary during events surrounding the Fancy Farm Picnic this weekend. However, a Republican and Democrat encouraged speculation about themselves as candidates in the state’s 2027 governor’s race. While addressing party faithful — Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman at a Democratic dinner and U.S. Rep. […]
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Kentucky Supreme Court must weigh constitutionality of partisan gerrymanders
Written by McKenna Horsley for the Kentucky Lantern The Kentucky Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday about whether Republican-drawn U.S. and Kentucky House districts are gerrymandered and if that matters under the state constitution. Kentucky Democrats filed the lawsuit after the Republican supermajority in the General Assembly adopted the maps last year. Attorneys for the Democrats and the […]
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FTM Radio Talks with Lt. Gov. Candidate, Chris McDaniel
Via ChrisMcDaniel.com Sponsored by Omega Processing Solutions and City Barbeque Download this episode (right click and save) FTM Radio talks with Lt. Gov. candidate, Chris McDaniel in his Erlanger office. Topics include their ticket’s 5-point plan for Kentucky, dirty politics, this past year’s Kentucky General Assembly and his role with the heroin bill. The race […]
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Grimes Announces 2015 Election Plans
Allison Lundergan Grimes, who came up shorting trying to unseat Mitch McConnell last November, has been considered a likely candidate to run for Kentucky’s next governor./CC Allison Lundergan Grimes — the Democrat who challenged veteran Senator Mitch McConnell in one of 2014’s most closely watched races — has been considered one of the most likely […]
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Could McDaniel’s New Bridge Proposal Include Fort Thomas?
Could this be where the newest bridge will be constructed? With the Governor’s race coming this November, the Brent Spence Bridge will certainly get a lot of attention as candidates look to cash in on the Northern Kentucky vote. Whether you are for or against tolling in order to build a new bridge, candidates are […]
