From banning cell phones to banning DEI, the Kentucky General Assembly voted to make changes in public education before breaking last week for a 10-day veto period. Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear can now weigh in on bills from the Republican-controlled legislature. However, when lawmakers return to Frankfort on March 27, they can override any vetoes […]
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We Lead CS: NKY, state leaders betting big on tech education in schools
As artificial intelligence gains a significant foothold in the United States economy, Kentucky leaders want to invest more in the state’s future technology industry workers. Kentucky isn’t known nationally for its technology sector. The Columbus CEO found that the Bluegrass state ranked among the worst states for tech job openings. The recently launched ‘We Lead […]
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Boone County lends support to ‘President Donald J. Trump Highway’ resolution
Newly elected State Rep. T.J. Roberts, a Republican from Burlington, wants to name a section of highway in rural Boone County after President Donald Trump. Now, the county’s fiscal court has backed the measure. Roberts introduced House Joint Resolution 8 to the Kentucky House of Representatives Committee on Committees on Jan. 7. If passed, the […]
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Spending to lobby Kentucky lawmakers hits a new high
Written by the Kentucky Lantern’s Tom Loftus Health industry groups, business organizations and electric utilities helped drive spending on lobbying the Kentucky General Assembly to a record $28.1 million in 2024. That total spent by nearly 900 corporations, associations and other groups to influence Kentucky lawmakers soared above the previous record of about $25.5 million […]
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Not total déjà vu, but Kentuckians can expect another income tax cut
Republican supermajorities in the Kentucky General Assembly are expected to begin the 2025 legislative session the same way they began the 2023 session with a popular bill that will cut the state income tax rate by one-half of 1 percentage point. In 2023 the legislature cut the individual income tax rate from 4.5% to 4%, […]
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A sneak peek at Bellevue Elementary School’s $12.7 million renovation
Students returning to Grandview Elementary School in Bellevue this fall found a lot of changes happening in their building. A $12.7 million renovation project is underway and will include upgrades to the HVAC and fire suppression systems, new flooring, new lighting, kitchen and cafeteria renovations along with updated learning spaces. The first phase is a […]
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CVG secures $20 million for new project, enhancing aviation infrastructure
The Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport received $20 million in state funds from the Commonwealth of Kentucky to develop Hangar Row — a dedicated area of the airport tailored to maintaining and upgrading aircraft. Hangar Row is set to be developed on approximately 350 acres southwest of the airport’s campus. Multiple new hangars to store and […]
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NKY women from both sides of aisle look to make gains in KY General Assembly
Out of 12 Northern Kentucky women ever elected to represent the region in the state legislature, seven won for the first time in the last 10 years. Five of those women will be on the ballot again this November. Two of the five will be opposed by NKY women who are running for the Kentucky […]
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Welcome move to boost child protection in Kentucky trips over conflicting views of the law
A grandmother in Kentucky, Michelle Tynes, reported multiple instances of suspected abuse of her grandson to the Cabinet for Health and Family Services and the ombudsman’s office, but received no response, prompting the General Assembly to move the ombudsman’s office to the office of the state Auditor of Public Accounts.
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NKY Democrats battle to win seats in red-leaning districts
Remnants of poison ivy picked up campaigning door to door covered the back of Kentucky 68th House District Democrat candidate Brandon Long’s arm as he stopped to talk with LINK nky last week. The 37-year-old father and educator was in the middle of yet another busy day on the trail that included stops in urban […]