L2 Aviation is investing $12.2 million in a new facility in Boone County, creating 250 jobs and receiving a $3.5 million tax incentive from the Kentucky Economic Development Finance Authority.
Tag: Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear
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Beshear endorses Democrat Matt Lehman
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear officially endorsed Democrat Matt Lehman’s campaign for House District 67, according to a press release from the Kentucky Democrats. Lehman is running against Republican Terry Hatton. District 67 is comprised of Newport, Bellevue, Dayton, Highland Heights and other portions of unincorporated Campbell County. “This fall, Campbell County has an opportunity to […]
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Mubea to invest $24.3 million in Boone County, create 102 full-time jobs
Mubea, a supplier of lightweight products for automotive chassis, bodies and powertrains, is expanding its operation in Boone County thanks to a $24.3 million investment. The company is headquartered in Attendorn, Germany, and has more than 14,000 employees in 54 locations worldwide. Mubea plans to renovate its existing facility at 8252 Dixie Highway to accommodate […]
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Kenton County approves agreements for parking garage project
Two agreements regarding Kenton County’s ongoing parking garage project on the county government center campus were approved during Tuesday’s fiscal court meeting. The first was a Guaranteed Maximum Price agreement between Kenton County and Cincinnati-based Dugan & Meyers — the project’s general contractor. The agreement details the project’s scope of work, budget clarifications and pricing […]
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Beshear highlights abortion rights, unity in Democratic convention speech
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear took the stage at the Democratic National Convention Monday night to speak on abortion rights, how to bridge the divide created by “anger politics” and back Vice President Kamala Harris for president. In a roughly five-minute speech, the 46-year-old governor repurposed some of the campaign trail for his 2023 re-election campaign […]
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Boone County Planning Commission recommends approval for medical cannabis zoning amendments
Boone County Planning Commission has recommended approval of a series of zoning amendments related to medical cannabis businesses, which would dictate where dispensaries are allowed to do business.
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Beshear pledges support to Harris-Walz ticket, says it was an honor to have been considered
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear in a social media post Tuesday morning said it was an honor to have been considered as a possible vice presidential nominee and pledged his support to the Harris-Walz ticket. Vice President Kamala Harris’ choice of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate ended speculation about Beshear’s chances of getting the nod and kicked […]
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Beshear dodges questions about potential VP nod
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear has been reported to be on the list of Democrats being vetted to be Vice President Kamala Harris’ running mate, and he has expressed support for public education, health care access and infrastructure.
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Kenton County approves contract for government center parking garage construction
Kenton County approved the development contract for Cincinnati-based general contractor Dugan & Meyers to construct a large parking garage behind the county government center. The vote took place at a regularly scheduled fiscal court meeting on Tuesday, July 9. Kenton County first selected Dugan & Meyers as the project’s contractor last October. “The major terms […]
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Flottweg celebrates grand opening of $1.75 million warehouse expansion in Boone County
Flottweg Separation Technology Inc., a manufacturer of centrifuges and other liquid-solid separation equipment, celebrated the grand opening of its newly expanded warehouse facility in Boone County on Tuesday. In May 2022, Flottweg leaders announced a reinvestment in the company’s Northern Kentucky operation, which assembles and repairs machinery for the company’s existing customer base. The project […]