What you need to know The Covington Board of Commissioners cast votes both approving and opposing several statehouse bills this week. Specifically, they cast a vote approving a bill to reform how local occupational tax is collected for certain companies. Meanwhile they voted to oppose a bill that would mandate additional taxes on alcohol sales, […]
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Erlanger officials push back on state property tax exemption proposal
Erlanger city administrator Mark Collier said at Tuesday night’s council meeting that his staff had to “play a little defense” in the face of certain legislation coming from Frankfort. “We are in the middle of the general assembly, and staff continues to meet with our state legislators to ensure they understand Erlanger’s priorities,” Collier said. […]
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Two lobbyists made more than $1 million lobbying the Kentucky General Assembly last year
In 2025 — for the first time — a lobbyist was paid more than $1 million to influence the actions of the Kentucky General Assembly. Actually, reports filed with the Kentucky Legislative Ethics Commission this month show that two lobbyists were paid more than $1 million in 2025 for their work with the state legislature: […]
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NKY Republicans co-sponsor bill requiring ICE task force agreements for law enforcement
What you need to know Three Republican Northern Kentucky legislators have co-sponsored a bill that would require local and state law enforcement agencies to enter into agreements with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement to participate in the “Task Force Model Program.” Reps. T.J. Roberts (R-66), Kim Banta (R-63), and Marianne Proctor (R-60) were among 19 […]
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Florence attorney enters GOP primary for 69th District statehouse seat
Local attorney and NFL agent Jesse Foreman, a Republican, has filed to run for Kentucky’s 69th Congressional District. Foreman, a Florence resident, is challenging incumbent Rep. Steve Doan in the GOP primary scheduled for May 19, while Wilanne Stangel and Bryan Snapp are competing in the Democratic primary. Kentucky’s 69th Congressional District straddles Boone and […]
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This Kentucky General Assembly is going to be very different for the public
Things looked different for lawmakers and the public when the Kentucky General Assembly began its 2026 session on Tuesday. Because the Capitol is closed and vacated for a $300 million multi-year renovation, the House and Senate will meet in a temporary building that was constructed next to the Capitol Annex. Other state offices, including the governor’s […]
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Kim Banta announces run for reelection to KY House
Kim Banta, a Republican from Fort Mitchell who currently occupies the seat for the Kentucky House of Representatives’ 63rd district, filed for reelection this week. Banta was first elected in 2019 during a special election. District 63 includes chunks of Kenton and Boone Counties. “I came to Frankfort to make a difference and that’s exactly […]
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Kentucky lawmakers announce five legislative task forces for the 2025 interim session
Kentucky General Assembly leaders have announced five task forces that will meet ahead of the 2026 legislative session to discuss possible policy proposals. Some of the task forces, like the Artificial Intelligence Task Force, are a continuation of study by previous groups. Others, such as the Disaster Prevention and Resiliency Task Force, are new to […]
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Kentucky public universities are reviewing how to implement anti-DEI law
Following the passage of a Kentucky law that eliminates diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in higher education, the state’s public universities say they are reviewing how they are required to implement the law. The Republican-controlled Kentucky General Assembly overturned Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear’s veto of House Bill 4 last month. The bill’s primary sponsor, Rep. Jennifer Decker, R-Waddy, said during […]
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Beshear vetoes Medicaid changes as health advocates urge lawmakers to hold off on restrictions
Health advocates are urging the Kentucky General Assembly to reconsider Republican changes to the Medicaid program passed in the final hours before lawmakers broke for the 10-day veto period. Meanwhile, Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear on Wednesday vetoed the changes — contained in House Bill 695 — saying they would “put up barriers to and delay health care […]