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 […]
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Kentucky lawmakers’ education changes are now on Beshear’s desk
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 […]
